Attic Access Door Seal

Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Attic access door seal.

Seal the attic access weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door. The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the trim surrounding the. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening. While there are a variety of ways to seal and insulate an attic hatch the most effective method is through the installation of an approved attic access cover such as attic gator by yellowblue.

Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. 90 3 30 in 46 90 46 90. Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws. Sometimes referred to as a scuttle hole cover attic access covers are products specifically designed to solve the insulation and sealing problems associated with attic hatches.

Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails. 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.