Air Sealing And Insulating An Attic Access

Then finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking foam weatherstrip photos 10 and 11.

Air sealing and insulating an attic access.

Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal. Air seal the trim the first step is air sealing the finish trim and enclosure around the attic hatch. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening. Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. Once installed the attic gator creates an adequate seal around the attic access. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings like ours did add 2 1 2 in wide stops around the opening.

Pray that the installer used finish nails and not say ring shank nails. 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. Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.

Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering. The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. The attic gator is designed to keep the air in the attic separate from the air in the rest of the home.