Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
How to seal a attic door.
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
Sealing the attic hatch or door.
This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
Final review of sealing and insulating your attic access.
When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented.
How to seal an attic access door.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
Seal the attic access.