Diy Attic Stair Insulation Cover

Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape.

Diy attic stair insulation cover.

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. X 54 in 25 in. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.

Folding attic stairs unlike your ceiling does not have any insulation. Available in 3 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. 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.

Introductionhere is away to reduce heat transferred during the winter and summer by encapsulating your folding attic stairs. At least my diy attic stair cover has insulation on all four sides and a nice tight seal. Attic stairs especially drop down stairs are notorious for acting as large holes that leak hot or cold air out while bringing in undesirable cold or hot air in. Regardless of the type of insulation you use for your attic access it is important to thoroughly air seal the opening.

Because of this heat is transferred between the. The stair cover fits between trusses. The whole project cost about 30 for materials and took about 2 hours to complete. Attach the foam box to the floor with metallic tape.

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. To avoid wasting money on energy you should insulate your attic stairs.