Attic Stairs Cover Box

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Attic stairs cover box.

The shield holds the insulation to the box. New codes require the attic access to be insulated to the same level as the attic. 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. The kit includes everything you need to cover and seal your pull down ladder.

I also made the box wider and longer than the attic stair opening so that i could install weather stripping on the bottom to create a tight seal. New codes require the attic access pull down ladder be insulated to the same level as the attic floor minimum r 30 unless insulated to a minimum of r 30 attic ladders do not meet code kit includes a stair cover box sized to fit perfectly onto the frame of your wood or aluminum pull down ladder stair cover kit weighs about 10 lbs. You can air seal and insulate the attic stairs opening by building your own insulated cover box or purchasing a kit or pre built box. Finally i made the main insulated attic stair box cover.

Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. Battic door attic stair cover is an energy efficient pull down ladder insulating cover. Insulated attic stair cover box. An attic insulation box covers the attic ladder with insulation which stops the flow of air into your house and eliminates any drafts around the opening.

I made the box wider than the custom piece so it would fit over the first box. Treat the attic stairs access as you would an opening to the outdoors. The stair cover fits between trusses. In many homes poorly insulated and leaky attic access stairs provide an opportunity to improve comfort and save energy and money.

The box is hinged on one side which makes.