The whole project cost about 30 for materials and took about 2 hours to complete.
Diy attic stair insulation cover.
X 54 in 25 in.
Attach the foam box to the floor with metallic tape.
Because of this heat is transferred between the.
Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Additional insulation not included may be added to the sides or insulate the attic up to the sides of the stair cover kit.
Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.
Introductionhere is away to reduce heat transferred during the winter and summer by encapsulating your folding attic stairs.
Even though the store bought attic stair covers boast an r value of 50 i doubt that s the case based on the lack of side insulation.
Studies show that the tiny gaps and cracks in between the stairs and under the attic door can cause hot or cold air leaking equivalent to a 5 square inch window.
Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder.
Treat the attic stairs access as you would an opening to the outdoors.
The stair cover fits between trusses.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
Regardless of the type of insulation you use for your attic access it is important to thoroughly air seal the opening.
You can air seal and insulate the attic stairs opening by building your own insulated cover box or purchasing a kit or pre built box.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
Folding attic stairs unlike your ceiling does not have any insulation.
To avoid wasting money on energy you should insulate your attic stairs.