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Has anybody heard or use this product? I believe there are two kinds out there, the more popular Attic Tent and the Battic Door. Seems like a good idea... or is it a waste of $$ ?
Has anybody heard or use this product? I believe there are two kinds out there, the more popular Attic Tent and the Battic Door. Seems like a good idea... or is it a waste of $$ ?
No, I do not think it is a waste of money. The ceiling louvers for attic fans and doors for attic ladders allow an obscene abount of heat & air conditioning out of the house and up into the attic. Remember, the cost can also go toward that $1,500.00 federal energy savings credit if you haven't already used it.
My attic steps do not fold up and I actually had to have an insulated closet built around them. If I had folding steps these two products you mentioned would have been my choice as well.
From the IRC (International Residential Code)-
"403.2.3 Access hatches and doors. Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces (e.g., attics and crawl spaces) shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces."
The highlighted in RED is the most important part.
These things are pretty much a code requirement everywhere now. My insulating company supplied mine. They are made of 1-1/2" polystyrene and covered with R-30 batt material.
Good point on the weatherstripping. I don't believe mine has it around the openings. I'll need to research how to do this and what material to use. Seems like it's a lower cost effective option. My attic stairs is a folding one and inside the house on the 2nd level.
Radiant heat does flow upwards, shouldn't be a concern in the summer time. However, it may allow some heat to dissipate in the winter time when you actually want to retain it.
Good point on the weatherstripping. I don't believe mine has it around the openings. I'll need to research how to do this and what material to use. Seems like it's a lower cost effective option. My attic stairs is a folding one and inside the house on the 2nd level.
Radiant heat does flow upwards, shouldn't be a concern in the summer time. However, it may allow some heat to dissipate in the winter time when you actually want to retain it.
its just the thinnest stick-on weather stripping from Homedepot/Lowes.
my attic access is right above my thermostat. in my experience, this area should be the 'least energy efficient' part of my house or else the farthest part of my house will get too hot on hot days or too cold on cold days.
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