Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
How to seal a attic door.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
Position the screw eyes so the.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
If the attic has ever been accessed for any reason the seal is broken.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
How to seal an attic access door.
Seal the attic access.
Final review of sealing and insulating your attic access.
Sealing the attic hatch or door.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented.