How To Insulate Attic Hatch Cover

If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.

How to insulate attic hatch cover.

Place the fiberglass insulation paper side down onto the scuttle hole cover and press firmly on all areas where it meets the glue. Affix the fiberglass batt insulation to the top of the foam board. Attach foil insulation board to the back of the attic hatch panel. I used 1 board which has an r 6 5 insulating value.

Do i need more attic insulation. Attach the pieces of foam board to themselves and then attach them to the hatch. A quick way to tell if you have insufficient insulation is by heading into the attic with a measuring stick and measuring the depth of your insulation. Don t forget about insulating the attic hatch access door.

It depends on where you. I would recommend using gloves and wearing protective clothing so you don t actually touch the insulation. Cut out two pieces of rigid foam board that are 1 4 inch smaller than the hatch so homeowners can slide the attic access panel open easily. Cut a piece of fiberglass or rigid foam board insulation the same size as the attic hatch and nail or glue it to the back of the hatch.

Insulating the attic hatch here s a real quick solution. Several layers should be applied. First install foam weather stripping on the inside of the trim or directly onto the hatch. To insulate an attic hatch you need weather stripping rigid foam board and fiberglass batt insulation.

Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door. Measure the insulation a bit bigger than the hatch so it creates a seal when shut. Foil faced polyiso is the greenest and best performing of the rigid foam options. Gaskets are generally more durable and produce a tighter seal.

If you live in a warmer climate consider installing a radiant barrier.