How To Seal A Attic Door

How to seal an attic access door.

How to seal a attic door.

Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping. Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering. Seal the attic access. Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.

If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening. 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.

The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented. Most attic doors routinely are sealed with layers of paint or a bead of caulk when the house is built. Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.

If the attic has ever been accessed for any reason the seal is broken. Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.