Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
How to seal a attic door.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
Scuttle hole covers and pull down attic stairs loosely fit into the attic access hole they are covering.
Final review of sealing and insulating your attic access.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
Seal the attic access.
How to seal an attic access door.
Most attic doors routinely are sealed with layers of paint or a bead of caulk when the house is built.
Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
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Sealing the attic hatch or door.
When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.