Build Attic Insulation Box

Attach the blanket insulation to the attic side of the cover box with adhesive and wrap it with building wrap or other air barrier to prevent air movement in the insulation from degrading its r value.

Build attic insulation box.

The kit includes the rigid box stair cover rubber gasket a reflective shield and r 50 fiberglass insulation to cover the top of box. I made the box wider than the custom piece so it would fit over the first box. New codes require the attic access to be insulated to the same level as the attic. 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.

Insulated attic stair cover box. How to make an insulation cover for an attic door. The kit includes everything you need to cover seal and insulate your pull down ladder. For less than 25 learn how to make a cover to stop this energy waste and save money on.

I also made the box wider and longer than the attic stair opening so that i could install weather stripping on the bottom to create a tight seal. Finally i made the main insulated attic stair box cover. Either of these materials provide little if any insulation. Attic stairways are a major source of energy loss in a typical home.

Attic doors are typically covered with a thin sheet of plywood or a drywall remnant. We solve this by insulating and air sealing them with a foam box that is hinged so that it opens and closes automatically.