Air Sealing And Insulating An Attic Access
How to insulate and air seal an attic access hatch.
Air sealing and insulating an attic access. Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering. Carefully pull down the finish trim. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
The attic gator is designed to keep the air in the attic separate from the air in the rest of the home. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area. Air seal the trim the first step is air sealing the finish trim and enclosure around the attic hatch. The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
Pray that the installer used finish nails and not say ring shank nails. Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage. Then finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking foam weatherstrip photos 10 and 11. Once installed the attic gator creates an adequate seal around the attic access.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws. Yellowblue inspectors are highly experienced with attic gator installations. Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal.