Insulating Attic Stairs

Mitch M

Any suggestions how to insulate attic stair openings and general attic access hatches? I have taken a couple of infrared shots of some attic stairs and there is a huge leak there. I don't like the insulation within the steps because it is crushed and also comes apart when you walk up. I have also seen the Attic Tent. I am not sure about that either.

I thought about making my own cover with styrofoam but I have not found the right thickness yet.

JonM

Home Depot does sell these....

genecarp

11/2'' rigid foam, cut a fabricate to fit your opening, glue it with caulking.

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Mitch M

any idea what the final R value is?

genecarp

7.5 r value

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mdshunk

One of my gripes is building inspectors who pass ordinary attic stairs in garages that aren't fire rated. They'll type X the whole garage, then just have a flimsy luan lid on the attic stairs.