The battic door attic stairs cover.
Insulating attic access stairs.
Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.
1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.
Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.
Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs.
To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.
Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.
Products designed to seal or insulate 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.
Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.
Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.
Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil.
The draft cap attic stair insulator.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.