Install a premade attic stair cover such as the owens corning attic stair insulator or duck brand attic stairway cover which sits over the attic stairs 40 50.
Attic hatch cover is a bit too small.
How small is.
I had a tiny attic access hatch today less than 1 sq ft.
Pretty easy this is an attic tent.
25 54 attic stair cover r 50 insulation.
11 x 12 inch 91 sqft its a good thing i went in.
Standard attic stair covers will work on most any attic stair unless you have a unique situation like our house.
There s a lot of different kinds of attic tents that are available.
I think the manufactures of these attic stair covers are a bit misleading.
With several hundred sf of moderately to poorly insulated as well as air leaking ductwork in a typical attic an attic hatch consisting of poorly insulated and poorly sealed 8 square feet and 12 linear feet is a relatively minor concern.
If you discover small gaps and cracks between the door when it is shut and the frame of the door the air is definitely flowing through this area which you do not want.
A scuttle hole is an attic entrance hole with just a panel as a cover.
The first sign to tell if you need an attic hatch door is by inspecting the area around your attic door and its frame.
It certainly makes a little sense to try to insulate this a little bit.
How do i tell if i need an attic hatch cover.
Make sure to install the attic tent so you can access the zipper easily.
Installation is a bit different as the attic tent will be vertically attached to the walls instead of the floor.