Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
Attic hatch weatherstripping.
If the attic hatch rests on the molding you should add 2 1 2 inch stops around the entire opening.
Minimum vertical height of 30 inches measured from the top of the ceiling framing members to the bottom of the roof framing members.
To ensure an airtight seal the foam weather stripping should be attached to the top of the box being careful not stretch it out.
The door hatch should close all the way pressing down on the gasket to create a full seal.
If the attic space is smaller than these specs then an access hatch is not required.
The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
These new wood stops provide a larger area for attaching new weatherstripping.
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If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
Install or replace weatherstripping around attic hatch door.
In the summers it will radiate heat down into the house and in the winter heat and warm air will escape.
Consider an inflatable chimney balloon to seal the flue when not in use.
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Look for an attic ladder that comes with an insulation cover.
Choose a type of insulation that can be cut to size at home and installed using adhesive or glue.
As you can see from this picture we attached a bolt with a hook at the end through the foam and used 2 washers a nut to make sure that it would not pull through we recommend one small washer an oversized washer to help ensure that won t happen.
Lay it inside of your attic hatch press down slightly to squash the weatherstripping by placing a heavy weight in the centre of the panel then trace the top edge all the way around the inside of your jamb stock with a pencil.
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An attic hatch can have finished trim and paint look perfect and still be a giant heat sink.
Attic area exceeds 30 square feet and.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
The goal is two fold.
So what to do.
Weatherstripping along the edges of your hatch can keep drafts at bay.
Air sealing to prevent air transported heat loss and beefing up the insulation.
They also give you an easy area to add hook fasteners if needed.
Seal air leaks around furnace water heater and chimney flues with sheet metal aluminum flashing and heat fire resistant caulk.
Keep fireplace flue damper closed when not in use.
