Owens Corning Attic Stairway Insulator
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A good example of why this screen is thicker and much more durable is the outer cover (silver)
It is possible to do so. Open space configuration will determine what type of structure is required. I'm not sure if you need to go up into the attic space from time to time. Try pressing around the edge of the glass if that works, it might do the trick. You may have to press it around the inside edge and tack it or tape it to hold it in place. However, doing this means that you won't be able to go up into the attic quite as often.
If you need it to cover an opening up to 30 inches wide, then it's definitely not a good choice. It works great for my attic access, but I don't believe it can cover yours. As if you were setting up a tent, it would drop on top of No changes are made to the dimensions.
As for me, I use this to prevent the hot air from escaping through the roof into the house and to prevent the cold air from entering the It's worth the time and effort!
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The 18th of September has been updated Now that this blanket has been retired for 7 years, it's time to move on. Having become weak over the years, the foil became more fragile. It was dusty too after being exposed to the elements for so long. This very long-lasting, cost-effective and incredibly sturdy ladder lasted me 7 years, during which time I climbed up and down its seven steps daily. The solution is live! I am updating this article as of October 12th The blanket has been with me for four years now, going on five, and I still have no complaints about it. It's held up no matter how many holes I poked in it (patched with foil tape), pulled it back into place, removed it and mangled it to get it out of the attic, and it still works. There are lots of low-cost options available for this Using attic stairs as a heat sink is a cost-effective and simple solution. The following update was posted on I have been using this blanket since November 2012, and I would still recommend it with my modifications. Although I push it and fold it out of the way as I climb in and out of the attic, it has held up well. I also don't have fiberglass in my face thanks to my mods. It's a very economical solution, and I'm very happy with it! I'm sure you've already figured out that this is a foil-wrapped fiberglass blanket. The part that wasn't clear to me was that it's open at the bottom, so fiberglass is exposed all along the bottom edge, which is supposed to seal against the ground. In the case of an attic that rarely gets used, it might be fine. In my attic, however, I use it constantly, so whenever I have to move the tent, I don't want fiberglass in my face. Lastly, the blanket did not sit well against my attic floor, leaving gaps, like some reviews have found. My solution to both of these problems, and how it has been working out great for me, is explained below. These are the two items you will need The foil bubble insulation will come on a roll (like Rectix BP48010) and will be taped on with aluminum foil (like Scotch Aluminum Foil Tape 3311). The foil insulation should be cut into strips of about 10" wide and about the same length as the tent sides. You can attach the bubble insulation to the outside of the tent with strips of foil tape, then loop the bubble insulation under the tent (covering the fiberglass) and tape the other edge inside the tent with a strip For shorter pieces of foil tape, you can use a small rectangle of magnetic You do not necessarily need to wrap the bubble insulation around the entire edge. Be sure the composite loops are loose, so if you were to press the loop flat, there would be 2" to 3" between the bottom of the fiberglass and the bottom of the loop. You are essentially extending the tent by looping bubble insulation through its base. Tape the corners but not the edges Let the flaps of bubble insulation hang out so you have "flaps of insulation". Do yourself a favor and stop using duct tape and switch to foil It is impossible to stick duct tape to the wall. There is no reason why the foil tape can't be used for ever. You can now place your tent over your stair opening, and use your bubble insulation pack loops to pull the tent into place. The skirt will cover all of the gaps between the tent and the floor, add insulation, and cover In addition, your bubble insulation can be pushed The tread is thin enough that it does not interfere with the stair's operation. Also, I made a few handles out of 8" x 4" strips of bubble pack insulation, foil taped inside the tent, so that when I repositioned the tent, I could grab something. It was a first attempt to improve the tent after I expressed concern that I might poke holes in it while I was trying to move it. Alternatively, you can also try at least one of these methods, but I don't use them very often since I can just grab the bubble pack around the base and pull the tent into position using that. Please let me know if this is useful!.
You can do it! A Seek Compact thermal camera is something that I have, and I had used it to try to figure out why one room in our house was colder than the rest. Using the thermal camera, we determined that the attic door was 12 degrees colder than the ceiling surrounding it. As I was removing the product from the box, I was a bit suspicious of it The foil consists of only a few sheets of material - Insulation taped together (and as others have pointed out, the bottom edges aren't sealed either! )
I propped it up over the attic hatch, then closed the stairs and waited for 2 hours. When I checked the ceiling temperature with the thermal camera again, Upon entering the room today, I was struck by the fact that it WASN'T cold as it would normally be. This product is very effective and helped me tremendously. Although it appears to be simple (and rough), the thing is very useful and is worth the money simply for its simplicity and functionality.
I never would have thought to insulate the attic door, to be honest. The upstairs hallway is always cold, but I just figured that was the way things are in this house. As you can see from the picture, the thermostat is right under the door, and I am always amazed that it measures it as cold as it does. Tuesday, my neighbors put a cardboard box out for recycling, which caused me to think of how great it would be to insulate an It went without saying that I went to amazon to see what other options were out there besides the pink panther brand the neighbors had. After a bit of consideration, I decided to go with the pink panther brand. It just looked thicker than The product arrived on Thursday but I put it off until today about taking down the attic stairs and installing it. It is never easy to install when they say it If you take a few deep breaths and focus on the task at hand, you will be fine climbing the stairs. Forget about being afraid of heights just install the device and descended the ladder safely. I just slid it over the opening in the attic and it flipped open. Installing this product is a cinch. My attic was not necessary for this, so I did not have to climb up there. I was amazed at how much difference this little pop-up tent blanket made to the temperature in the hallway when I awoke this morning. My heating bill is going to be drastically lower once I make the change.
The next thing you need to do is finish the insulation in The attic temperature was lowered by at least 20 degrees from maybe 135 to 115 on a 100 degree day due to that. My solution was to add enough fiberglass insulation to the tiny amount of builder's code insulation to get about R60 (10" or maybe $600) across the whole attic floor. With the new system, even on a 100 degree day in Virginia, my upstairs ceiling temperature stays within a few degrees of the thermostat, which means that the HVAC system needs to work less.
I'm so glad you found it This is a well-made and heavy piece of furniture. Exactly what I needed for my attic hatch. My job was to carry the insulation box into the attic, open the box in the attic, and step carefully down the stairs as I put it in In the insulation, there is a lot of warmth. During the day on the day I installed the insulation, it was probably about 30 degrees in my attic, and the moment I felt under the insulation, it was like a heavy down comforter being thrown on my It has been noted in other reviews that this item could have been modified to be more robust. In its current form, it seems fairly sturdy to me. Because it is quite heavy, it forms a good seal against the hole in the attic hatch. As the silver covering can be pierced easily while holding fingernails, I formed a fist and gently moved it with my fist against the tent shape. It is already apparent that there has been a difference. As a result of the attic hatch being conveniently located adjacent to the stairs to our second floor and our upper landing, the attic was always freezing. After the insulation was installed, it was immediately noticeable that the difference had been made.
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