Build Attic Insulation Box

Either of these materials provide little if any insulation.

Build attic insulation box.

The box is hinged on one side which makes. We solve this by insulating and air sealing them with a foam box that is hinged so that it opens and closes automatically. Attic stairways are a major source of energy loss in a typical home. I also made the box wider and longer than the attic stair opening so that i could install weather stripping on the bottom to create a tight seal.

An attic insulation box covers the attic ladder with insulation which stops the flow of air into your house and eliminates any drafts around the opening. For less than 25 learn how to make a cover to stop this energy waste and save money on. 4 attach the blanket insulation and wrap it. I made the box wider than the custom piece so it would fit over the first box.

The box should rest squarely on top of the attic stairs frame or on wood stops installed to. Finally i made the main insulated attic stair box cover. The kit includes the rigid box stair cover rubber gasket a reflective shield and r 50 fiberglass insulation to cover the top of box. Attic doors are typically covered with a thin sheet of plywood or a drywall remnant.

Attach the blanket insulation to the attic side of the cover box with adhesive and wrap it with building wrap or other air barrier to prevent air movement in the insulation from degrading its r value. New codes require the attic access to be insulated to the same level as the attic.