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If I blow insulation everywhere in my attic except the door trap, will heat escape through it?
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I want to blow insulation into my attic. The door into my attic is on the floor and made up of a large board which doesn't have hinges. I have to push the door up and slide it over in order to gain access to the attic. That means when I blow in insulation, I can't blow any in on the door or in the area that I will slide the door over to.
Will this gap in insulation cause major hot or cold air loss? Are there alternatives to this?
insulation attic
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I want to blow insulation into my attic. The door into my attic is on the floor and made up of a large board which doesn't have hinges. I have to push the door up and slide it over in order to gain access to the attic. That means when I blow in insulation, I can't blow any in on the door or in the area that I will slide the door over to.
Will this gap in insulation cause major hot or cold air loss? Are there alternatives to this?
insulation attic
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
1
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago
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I want to blow insulation into my attic. The door into my attic is on the floor and made up of a large board which doesn't have hinges. I have to push the door up and slide it over in order to gain access to the attic. That means when I blow in insulation, I can't blow any in on the door or in the area that I will slide the door over to.
Will this gap in insulation cause major hot or cold air loss? Are there alternatives to this?
insulation attic
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
I want to blow insulation into my attic. The door into my attic is on the floor and made up of a large board which doesn't have hinges. I have to push the door up and slide it over in order to gain access to the attic. That means when I blow in insulation, I can't blow any in on the door or in the area that I will slide the door over to.
Will this gap in insulation cause major hot or cold air loss? Are there alternatives to this?
insulation attic
insulation attic
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
asked 3 hours ago
Meyer DenneyMeyer Denney
1355
1355
They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
1
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago
add a comment |
They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
1
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago
They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
1
1
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago
add a comment |
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You don't put blow in above the door. Use batts or cut several layers poly board insulation to mimic slightly less than your attic cover. 4-5 layers will give you good coverage.
This will not provide a perfect barrier but is the recommended way of handling attic openings.bb
answered 2 hours ago
DMooreDMoore
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This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
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You don't put blow in above the door. Use batts or cut several layers poly board insulation to mimic slightly less than your attic cover. 4-5 layers will give you good coverage.
This will not provide a perfect barrier but is the recommended way of handling attic openings.bb
answered 2 hours ago
DMooreDMoore
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This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
add a comment |
You don't put blow in above the door. Use batts or cut several layers poly board insulation to mimic slightly less than your attic cover. 4-5 layers will give you good coverage.
This will not provide a perfect barrier but is the recommended way of handling attic openings.bb
answered 2 hours ago
DMooreDMoore
29k1352121
1
This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
add a comment |
You don't put blow in above the door. Use batts or cut several layers poly board insulation to mimic slightly less than your attic cover. 4-5 layers will give you good coverage.
This will not provide a perfect barrier but is the recommended way of handling attic openings.bb
answered 2 hours ago
DMooreDMoore
29k1352121
You don't put blow in above the door. Use batts or cut several layers poly board insulation to mimic slightly less than your attic cover. 4-5 layers will give you good coverage.
This will not provide a perfect barrier but is the recommended way of handling attic openings.bb
answered 2 hours ago
DMooreDMoore
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This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
add a comment |
1
This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
1
1
This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
This and some soft foam tape to seal the perimeter surface are a great solution.
– isherwood
2 hours ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
I'd create a xps perimeter inside the attic to prevent the loose insulation from falling down. This will also help achieve the correct depth near the opening.
– Fresh Codemonger
34 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
@FreshCodemonger - that is always a good idea. The issue with the new blown in insulation is keeping it from dropping all over when going into attic.
– DMoore
25 mins ago
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They make insulated covers for folding attic stair cases. You could use that basic design to make your own insulated "cap".
– JPhi1618
3 hours ago
1
Consider using a different type of insulation on top of the door (i.e. fiberglass bats) in addition to your blown insulation elsewhere.
– Nate Strickland
3 hours ago