How To Seal Attic Access Door

The standard air sealing recommendation is to install a compression bulb weatherstrip.

How to seal attic access door.

Measure the size of the attic access door and cut a piece of insulation slightly larger than that. Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop. Air seal the hatch perimeter the plywood hatch rests on a small wood strip lip. Stand a stepladder beneath the scuttle hole cover.

Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal. Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in. The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. This way it will create a seal when the door is closed.

When you insulate and seal the attic access you help prevent heat transfer between the attic and the conditioned home improving energy efficiency which is reflected in lower heating and cooling costs for homeowners. Ever wonder how much your attic entrance costs you each month in your cooling and heating bills. Lift the cover and set it aside. Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.

Seal the attic access. This can also be beefed up to a sealing gasket like the one on your refrigerator door. Attach the rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the door. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area.

Apply a bead of caulk on the inside and outside edges of the trim and then reattach it. Pull 12 inches of backing. Ensure all paint runs and caulk are removed. Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.

We are going to show you step by step in less than 2 and 1. Unroll the insulation over the door. Scrape the exposed section of the trim that holds the scuttle cover in place with a putty knife. Use a hammer to drive nails through the material and attach it to the attic door frame.

If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair. Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door. Then secure the pillow with the duct tape. This creates an insulated attic access door.

Once you have the materials you can begin to seal and insulate the knee wall access door through these steps.