Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil.
Insulating attic access stairs.
The battic door attic stairs cover.
1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic.
Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.
If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.
The draft cap attic stair insulator.
Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.
To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.
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.
1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.
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.
This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round.