Hinge the lid to the box on one side with metallic tape.
Insulate an attic ladder.
Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape.
Finish the cuts by bending the piece and cutting from the other side.
Add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box.
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The third factor to consider is the insulation r value.
Once you have the appropriate materials you can start the process of sealing and insulating the attic hatch.
Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.
Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic.
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That means that you should glue at least 4 inches of foil faced polyisocyanurate r 26 to the box.
Install the weather stripping onto the hatch or on the inside of the trim.
Cut the strips to length to form the box using a framing square as a guide then join the corners with foil tape.
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Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor.
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Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Pull down stair or ladder.
More insulation 6 inches or 8 inches isn t uncommon.
A bead of caulking can be applied as well to form a better seal.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.
Attach the pieces of foam board to themselves and then attach them to the hatch.
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Cut two pieces of foam board that are about 1 4 smaller than the hatch.
Attic hatch or door.
Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.
Attach the foam box to the floor with metallic tape.