An attic door in the middle of a hallway wall or ceiling is a practical yet unattractive feature. Instead of ignoring it, ...

Though you can do a lot to make your home more energy efficient, the hole in your ceiling that gives you access to the attic can help make your house […] Skip to content. All Sections.

The attic access door system is highly insulated and completely weather-stripped. The door is made of expanded polystyrene foam that provides an insulation value of R-48, and hinges out of the way.

J.D.: People seldom think about it, but the attic access opening can account for a significant loss of heat from your home during winter. This loss is a combination of heat flow through the ...

Another similar product is the Battic Door E-Z Hatch Attic Access Door, which sells for $200 or $250 for the R-42 or R-50. I haven't seen any of these in person, but I like their style.

If you have a big hole in your ceiling and a fire starts in the garage, it can get into the attic. You can buy a fire-rated access door, but these are typically special-order items and cost ...

Q: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. I realize there is no insulation on the access door in ceiling, nor did it seal well. Is there much energy lost through there, and what can I ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree in the attic. I realized no insulation is on the access door in ceiling nor did it seal well. Is there much ...