Thermally Sealing Attic Door

Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.

Thermally sealing attic door.

Insulate the attic side of the door by gluing rigid foam to it or attaching batt insulation with screws and wire. Install weather stripping along the inside door frame and threshold. When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented. Install a latch that will pull the door tight to the frame and the weather stripping.

How to air seal an attic door. Here s one good method. Sealing the attic hatch or door. A ceiling mounted attic door features a continuous outer panel of flame resistant plaster board an intermediate layer of thermal insulating material and marginal sealing gaskets and insulating.

If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening. Do not undercut the door. This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners. The hatchway attic stairwell insulation cover is made up of our highly reflective arma foil radiant barrier bonded to a polyester fiber insulation making this attic access insulation light thin and effective.

Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. Add foam insulation tape around the edges to seal the perimeter where it rests in the access hole. Final review of sealing and insulating your attic access.