Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Insulating attic access stairs.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.
1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.
1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.
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.
Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.
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.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil.
Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc.
This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round.
1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.
The battic door attic stairs cover.