Attic Hatch Weatherstripping

Remove your existing attic hatch and measure its size.

Attic hatch weatherstripping. In most typical attic hatches there is only a thin piece of stick on weatherstripping placed on the top edge of the drywall protruding into the attic opening. I have one word for most of those that is fail. Fine homebuilding as this thermal image shows poorly detailed attic access hatches leak a lot of heat. Cut four pieces of polystyrene rigid insulation about 1 2 inch smaller than the dimensions of the hatch.

If they seem dried out or damaged remove them before replacing them. Use the foam compatible glue to fasten the insulation to the back of the. Position the eyes so that the weatherstrip is. Pull the door tight.

Every attic access hatch needs weatherstripping. Cut two pieces of foam board that are about 1 4 smaller than the hatch. There are a few ways to correct this issue the most popular one done by many is applying weather stripping insulation to the access door itself yes i have seen batts used but the most common material is foam. Sealing the attic hatch or door.

The insulation will both slow heat loss and add ballast to the hatch to improve the seal at the weatherstripping. Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails. The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners. If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.

Not only is this stick on weatherstripping a poor air sealer it also is notorious for falling off in dusty environments say for example like an attic where there are mounds of fluffy. Attach hook and eye fasteners to the door and stops. If the weatherstripping was fastened with nails or screws more time will be needed to remove all of the fasteners. Begin by checking to see if the attic stairs close tightly then apply self adhesive foam weather stripping around the perimeter where the plywood door meets the frame except on the hinge end.

Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door. To fix this energy nosebleed the hatch needs thicker insulation good weatherstripping and tight latches. Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop. Attic tent 20 battic door 9 draftmaster 6 insul door 1 seal n shield 6 therma dome 1 type.

Whole house fan shutter cover. Usually you can just pull them away from the frame. Battic door deluxe ez hatch attic access door w keyed lock and handles r 50. Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.

Once the opening has been sealed it can be further insulated by building a foam box in the attic to enclose the stairs. Install the weather stripping onto the hatch or on the inside of the trim. Special price 410 95.