How To Insulate Attic Ladder Door

2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.

How to insulate attic ladder door.

How to seal knee wall doors. There are different ways to accomplish this. This video will show you the best way to insulate your pull down attic stairs. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.

The latch should lay flush against the frame. 1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board. 1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic. Cut out two pieces of rigid foam board that are 1 4 inch smaller than the hatch so homeowners can slide the attic access panel open easily.

Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal. In the case of a knee wall door insulate the walls. Weather stripping is easy to apply because it is self adhesive. Add fiberglass or rigid foam.

Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door.

Then secure the pillow with the duct tape. Hinge the lid to the box on one side with metallic tape. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area. Continue to sealing air leaks.

Pre made insulated attic stair covers are also available from local home improvement centers or on the web. This creates an insulated attic access door. Step 1 apply weather stripping. For additional details and images download the seal and insulate diy guide pdf 12 8 mb.

This ensures a tight seal between the door and the opening. To insulate an attic hatch you need weather stripping rigid foam board and fiberglass batt insulation. Attach the foam box to the floor with metallic tape. If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.

Inspect the weatherstripping gaskets around the attic hatch opening. Affix foam insulation to. Apply weather stripping to the perimeter of opening not the attic door cover. 1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.

You can check for air leaks with a lit incense stick or a thin. Check for air leaks and wood stops. Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape. Build a fiberglass pillow stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.

First install foam weather stripping on the inside of the trim or directly onto the hatch. Use spray foam to air seal these.