The stops provide a wider surface for attaching the weatherstrip and a space to mount hook and eye fasteners.
How to seal an attic opening.
Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.
These new wood stops provide a larger area for attaching new weatherstripping.
They also give you an easy area to add hook fasteners if needed.
Sealing the attic hatch or door.
Small attic vents located below the roof peaks provide sufficient ventilation to let the moisture created by heat rising into the attic escape.
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If the attic hatch rests on the molding you should add 2 1 2 inch stops around the entire opening.
From masonry chimneys to any combustible material including insulation.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings add 2 1 2 inch wide stops around the opening.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.
Finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking weather stripping.
The large vent opening allows the heat to rise and.