Build Attic Stairs Cover Box

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Build attic stairs cover box.

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. Treat the attic stairs access as you would an opening to the outdoors. Introductionhere is away to reduce heat transferred during the winter and summer by encapsulating your folding attic stairs. 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.

Battic door attic stair cover is an energy efficient pull down ladder insulating cover. Folding attic stairs unlike your ceiling does not have any insulation. The kit includes everything you need to cover and seal your pull down ladder. The kit includes the rigid box stair cover rubber gasket and reflective shield.

An attic insulation box covers the attic ladder with insulation which stops the flow of air into your house and eliminates any drafts around the opening. In many homes poorly insulated and leaky attic access stairs provide an opportunity to improve comfort and save energy and money. The tuff r has an r value of 13 for 2. New codes require the attic access to be insulated to the same level as the attic.