Attach foil insulation board to the back of the attic hatch panel.
Build insulated attic hatch.
To insulate an attic hatch you need weather stripping rigid foam board and fiberglass batt insulation.
In addition there are many do it yourself methods and materials available for customized thermal sealing of attic openings.
Insulate the hatch cut foam board to 1 2รข less than the size of the hatch on each side.
I glued the foil board to the door hatch and used screws to hold it in place.
Apply a bead of foam compatible glue to it and attach it to the plywood hatch.
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This ible is about how to build an insulated attic hatch for cheap i am currently renovating an old building to turn it into a multi flat rental property.
Cut out two pieces of rigid foam board that are 1 4 inch smaller than the hatch so homeowners can slide the attic access panel open easily.
Several layers should be applied.
First install foam weather stripping on the inside of the trim or directly onto the hatch.
I used 1 board which has an r 6 5 insulating value.