Then to really seal the attic access up tight says olson lay fiberglass batt insulation on the inside of the hatch or door and wrap it up tight like a christmas present photo 3.
Diy insulate attic hatch.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Then secure the pillow with the duct tape.
Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door.
Insulate and air seal your attic hatch to save money and improve your house s comfort.
He is also the author of the energy auditing blog.
You can easily.
If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
Erik north the owner of free energy maine is an energy auditor and home performance specialist in westbrook maine.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.