Air Sealing And Insulating An Attic Access

Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal.
Air sealing and insulating an attic access. How to insulate and air seal an attic access hatch. Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage. The attic gator is designed to keep the air in the attic separate from the air in the rest of the home. Once installed the attic gator creates an adequate seal around the attic access.
Carefully pull down the finish trim. Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area. Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.
Then finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking foam weatherstrip photos 10 and 11. When you re done sealing your attic bypasses push the insulation back into place with an old broom handle or stick as you back out of the attic. Yellowblue inspectors are highly experienced with attic gator installations. Once you have the materials you can begin to seal and insulate the knee wall access door through these steps.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening. Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.