Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
Attic access door seal.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Sealing the attic hatch or door finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.
Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.
The gaps between the edges of the access doors and the trim surrounding the.
Seal the attic access weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
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Sometimes referred to as a scuttle hole cover attic access covers are products specifically designed to solve the insulation and sealing problems associated with attic hatches.