Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
How to seal a attic door.
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
If the attic has ever been accessed for any reason the seal is broken.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
Seal the attic access.
Position the screw eyes so the.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Sealing the attic hatch or door.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
How to seal an attic access door.