The materials you will need in order to build the attic stair cover include.
How to make a cover for attic stairs.
Finish the cuts by bending the piece and cutting from the other side.
Make the strips an inch or two wider than the stairs extend above the attic floor.
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Cut the strips to length to form the box using a framing square as a guide then join the corners with foil tape.
I was cleaning up the attic and noticed a major temperature difference while climbing up the attic stairs.
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.
2 inch thick foil covered foam boards with an r value of around 13 the foil will act as insulation against radiant heat while the foam will act as insulation against heat transfer through conduction.
In the past i was concerned about the amount of light and air that seeped from the attic while the stairs were in the up position.
To build the attic stair cover i decided to use two inch thick foil faced foam board by dow tuff r.
Diy attic stair cover materials.
One area that you may overlook when insulating an attic is the hatch or stair cover.
You may already know that a poorly insulated attic can cause your heating and cooling bills to skyrocket.
The box should rest squarely on top of the attic stairs frame or on wood stops installed to support it.
A bead of caulking can be applied as well to form a better seal.
The best attic insulation will not be 100 percent effective without attention to the details.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Forget those flimsy insulated tents this is sturdy and no leaks.
I made the attic stair cover based on your instructable last night.
This video will show you the best way to insulate your pull down attic stairs.