To build the attic stair cover i decided to use two inch thick foil faced foam board by dow tuff r.
How to make a cover for attic stairs.
A bead of caulking can be applied as well to form a better seal.
The materials you will need in order to build the attic stair cover include.
I made the attic stair cover based on your instructable last night.
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This video will show you the best way to insulate your pull down attic stairs.
The box should rest squarely on top of the attic stairs frame or on wood stops installed to support it.
Diy attic stair cover materials.
2 inch thick foil covered foam boards with an r value of around 13 the foil will act as insulation against radiant heat while the foam will act as insulation against heat transfer through conduction.
Forget those flimsy insulated tents this is sturdy and no leaks.
Finish the cuts by bending the piece and cutting from the other side.
Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor.
So it became the top priority on this cold winter night.
One area that you may overlook when insulating an attic is the hatch or stair cover.
The best attic insulation will not be 100 percent effective without attention to the details.
I was cleaning up the attic and noticed a major temperature difference while climbing up the attic stairs.
The first piece of the attic stair cover is installed between the truss members while the second piece installs over the plywood sub floor and overlaps the first piece.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
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.
In the past i was concerned about the amount of light and air that seeped from the attic while the stairs were in the up position.