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320u - "How to utilize
attic for storage space and seal/insulate the entrance" |
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c320-1.jpg - This shows an insulated
corrugated, weatherstripped box over the attic entrance opening. When the
stairs are unfolded and you are entering the attic, just lift off the box and
place it to the side. - Photo credit - Battic Door
- c320-2.jpg - A folding wooden ladder
with counterbalance springs folds up into three sections. - Photo credit -
Calvert
- c320-3.jpg - Strong steel attic ladder
has built-in handrail and insulated attic opening cover. - Photo credit -
Rainbow
- c320-4.jpg - Metal attic ladder folds up
into a very small space on top of insulated and sealed opening cover. - Photo
credit - Rainbow
- c320-5.jpg - When the attic entrance
cover is zipped closed, it seals very well. Notice the extra thick insulation
in attic with just standard insulation under the floor immediately around the
entrance. - Photo credit - Attic Tent
- c320-6.jpg - Once you lower the folding
stairs, climb up and unzip the cover to enter the attic. Notice how well it is
attached the attic floor. - Photo credit - Attic Tent
- c320-7.jpg - This lightweight foam
(similar to a cooler) attic entrance cover insulates and reduces air leakage. -
Photo credit - Atticap
- c320-8.jpg - This is the attic entrance
cover in Dulley's home. Notice the black weatherstripping on the top of the
molding and the foam insulation on top of the cover. - Photo credit - James
Dulley
- c320-9.jpg - Nail furring strips to
pegboard to use as attic flooring for storage area. - Photo credit - James
Dulley |
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