Attic Drop Down Ladder Insulation

Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.

Attic drop down ladder insulation.

An innovative air locking design creates a tight seal reducing drafts and air leakage up to 60. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic. Most pull down attic stairs are leaky and poorly insulated.

Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box. Using a utility knife with a straight edge as a guide cut strips from the sheet of foam to form the sides of the box. Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor. That means that you should glue at least 4 inches of foil faced polyisocyanurate r 26 to the box.

The hatch should be insulated with at least 6 in. To insulate fold down attic stairs. The werner energy seal aluminum attic ladder delivers the werner energy seal aluminum attic ladder delivers five times more energy efficiency than a traditional attic ladder with its insulated door and weather stripping that offer energy saving benefits. Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder.

Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. The shield holds the insulation to the box. The stair cover fits between trusses. Attic stairs insulation attic stair insulation covers are designed to prevent air infiltration between your home and the attic making your home more energy efficient lowering energy bills.

Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. Attach the foam box to the. Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes. Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape.

You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch. Shop attic stairs insulation. Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency. For best results use a new blade so it will cut the foam cleanly.

Of rigid foam should have weatherstripping and should be equipped with two latches that draw the hatch tightly closed.