Foam Board Insulation Attic Hatch

This product is perfect for insulating an attic hatch.

Foam board insulation attic hatch.

Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door. Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. The width of the door also determines the correct or best way to attach.

Kingspan insulation r 3 common. 0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft. Pre made insulated attic stair covers are also available from local home improvement centers or on the web. Attic hatch or door.

A foam board should be attached on the attic side of the door to maintain integrity with the rest of the attic insulation. It s made of environmentally sound closed cell polyisocyanurate foam bonded to a durable white matte non glare aluminum facer and a reflective reinforced aluminum facer. It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches. Cut a piece of fiberglass or rigid foam board insulation the same size as the attic hatch and nail or glue it to the back of the hatch.

Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation. Insulate the hatch cut foam board to 1 2â less than the size of the hatch on each side. Step 3 place caulking and furring strips. It is easily assembled just mount the foam block very heavy duty eps you can stand on this stuff onto the back of your attic hatch make sure it fits the same footprint and glue the baffle material together so you can prevent insulation from falling into your house.

Some types of thicker foam board insulation are available but they may need to be special ordered. When installing foam insulation boards in the attic make sure you start from one corner and work your way around the room. Foam insulation boards can be attached to concrete walls as well and in such a case care should be taken not to chip the cement. Rigid foam board also known as foam board or insulation board can be an excellent option for insulation.

0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft 1 unfaced polystyrene foam board insulation item 511270 model 100000050497. Typical thicknesses range from inch to 2 inches with estimated r values of r 3 for the inch to r 10 for the 2 inch board. Apply a bead of foam compatible glue to it and attach it to the plywood hatch. A 4 by 8 board weighs next to nothing and can easily be cut to fit.

If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner. It is lightweight and easy to work with.