How To Close Door For Attic
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
How to close door for attic. Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop. Measure 1 inch in from the corners of the attic hatch on the frame on the opposite side where the hinges have been mounted. 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. Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door. Inspect the brackets at the door hinge where the springs attach to the attic door frame. If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.