Attic Drop Down Ladder Insulation
Most pull down attic stairs are leaky and poorly insulated.
Attic drop down ladder insulation. The stair cover fits between trusses. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder. 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. Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box. Attach the foam box to the. 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.
An innovative air locking design creates a tight seal reducing drafts and air leakage up to 60. Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. X 54 in 25 in. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Of rigid foam should have weatherstripping and should be equipped with two latches that draw the hatch tightly closed. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic. With attic insulation we aim for a pretty high standard usually at least r 49 and the coffin insulation should match. You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch.
Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency. 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. Shop attic stairs insulation. To insulate fold down attic stairs.
Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes. The shield holds the insulation to the box. More insulation 6 inches or 8 inches isn t uncommon. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
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.