The draft cap attic stair insulator.
Insulating attic access stairs.
Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs.
Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.
This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.
Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.
Whether the attic access is an attic hatch pull down stairs or a knee wall door you should install insulation with the proper r value for your climate based on the department of energy s recommendations.
Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.
Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.
If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.
And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc.
Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.