Attic Drop Down Ladder Insulation

For best results use a new blade so it will cut the foam cleanly.

Attic drop down ladder insulation. Of rigid foam should have weatherstripping and should be equipped with two latches that draw the hatch tightly closed. That means that you should glue at least 4 inches of foil faced polyisocyanurate r 26 to the box. X 54 in 25 in. The stair cover fits between trusses.

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. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. With attic insulation we aim for a pretty high standard usually at least r 49 and the coffin insulation should match. Attach the foam box to the.

Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes. Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box.

Shop attic stairs insulation. The hatch should be insulated with at least 6 in. Most pull down attic stairs are leaky and poorly insulated. To insulate fold down attic stairs.

Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor. 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. Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency. More insulation 6 inches or 8 inches isn t uncommon.

The shield holds the insulation to the box. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch.

An innovative air locking design creates a tight seal reducing drafts and air leakage up to 60.