Lack of insulation is only one of the problems with a thin plywood attic access cover. Skip to Article. ... Attic entry can be a heat exit, access cover needs insulation and tight seal.

How much insulation you’ll need depends on the size of your attic and how high of an R-value you are trying to achieve. There will be a chart on the packaging explaining how much area that ...

As a rule of thumb, homes built before the 1990s are often prime candidates for additional insulation. Homes more than 30 years old were built with far less emphasis on energy efficiency than ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. There is no insulation on the access door in the ceiling, nor did it seal well.

In the battle against winter cold and sky-high home energy costs, the first line of defense is attic insulation. According to the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates, homeowners can save ...

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 ...

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.