Insulating Attic Access Stairs

This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round.

Insulating attic access stairs.

And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. To insulate fold down attic stairs. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. 1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.

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. If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place. Whether the attic access is an attic hatch pull down stairs or a knee wall door you should install insulation with the proper r value for your climate based on the department of energy s recommendations.

Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs. Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient. Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.

Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit. Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc. Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs. The battic door attic stairs cover.

To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way. Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening. Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.