Air sealing to prevent air transported heat loss and beefing up the insulation.
Attic hatch insulation.
So what to do.
If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.
The goal is two fold.
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.
It stops the contaminant pathway of attic dust allergens and insulation particles from entering your home.
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It stops the contaminant pathway of attic dust allergens and insulation particles from entering your home.
An attic hatch can have finished trim and paint look perfect and still be a giant heat sink.
Quick to install and reliable this is the complete out of the box solution for your attic scuttle hole hatch.
Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door.