Attic Drop Down Ladder Insulation

Most pull down attic stairs are leaky and poorly insulated.

Attic drop down ladder insulation.

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. Attach the foam box to the. 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.

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. Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes. You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch. The stair cover fits between trusses.

X 54 in 25 in. More insulation 6 inches or 8 inches isn t uncommon. That means that you should glue at least 4 inches of foil faced polyisocyanurate r 26 to the box. 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. Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box. An innovative air locking design creates a tight seal reducing drafts and air leakage up to 60. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.

Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape. The hatch should be insulated with at least 6 in. Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor. Shop attic stairs insulation.

Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit. The shield holds the insulation to the box. To insulate fold down attic stairs. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.

Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency.