Insulsure (Charlotte, Star: house, company, move)

[bibit612]

As we were discussing having to possibly move our upstairs thermostat to another location, I came across an article in the "Living in South Carolina" magazine regarding a product that seals your attic trap door and prevents hot air from escaping there, presumably reducing your energy use, both heat and a/c. I checked the website for pricing and noticed a 704 phone number aside from the toll free one. Has anyone heard of this company or used this product, and if they are in Charlotte, where are they? I did not find their location on the web. For those that used it, did you notice a reduction in your gas or electric bill?

[Mr Green Energy]

I have a source for a product you can install over your drop stairs in your attic, I'd have to look for his brochure. If you have a scuttle hole in the top of a closet just weaterstrip it and glue 4 or 5 pieces of blue polystyrene foam board on the back of the door within 1/16 of an inch around the perimeter(it's easily trimmed).
Ideally you should have your home tested for air leaks so you can find out if there are other air leak areas. Obviously the attic door is also recognized as one of those. However, if you have attic areas adjacent to interior walls there are other things that could be affecting that area. Pipe, wire, chimney and HVAC chases can also accelerate the stack affect in a two story house that lets hot air escape through the ceiling and pulls cold air in through the first floor. EnergyStar.gov has info also natresnet.org is a good source.