Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
How to seal a attic door.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
If the attic has ever been accessed for any reason the seal is broken.
Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Position the screw eyes so the.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
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.
Sealing the attic hatch or door.