Attic Tent - Attic Stair Insulation Cover (25 in. x 54 in. x 13 in.) AT-4

Highlights

• Reduces heat loss caused by most attic doors
• Improves indoor air quality by reducing allergen and dust flow from the attic
• EnergyStar-rated and significantly raises R-value of the house
• Affordable and has short payback period of less than one year
• Easy to install, comes in a variety of sizes, and durable

How It Works

Most attic doors are poorly designed and cause tremendous energy loss throughout the year. They are often made of thin plywood: an uninsulated material that doesn't perfectly seal air leakage (when new) and only worsens with age (as it warps due to dramatic temperature differences). Consider this: even the tiniest gap around the attic door perimeter -- as small as 1/32 (0.08 cm) -- is like leaving a 5-square inch opening or window open all year!

The Attic Tent, an insulating attic door cover that shields and puts a lid on air leaks, addresses all of the primary issues as well as being:

• Easy to install by any Do-It-Youselfer (DIY). To install, secure the Attic Tent in place with staples to the surface, then add a bead of silicone caulk around the seam to create an airtight seal. And youre done.

• Versatile. Attic Tent can be used on folding attic stairs, attic knee doors, and attic scuttle holes.

• Durable, convenient and improves air quality. The space-age synthetic casing is made up of a high tech material that is adhered to 1/2 thick micro-fiber urethane insulation. The non-corrosive, heavy duty zippers allow easy access to your attic while keeping harmful insulation and dust particles in the attic -- thus improving air quality in your house.

• Affordable, effective and excellent payback. Attic Tent provides an R-value of 3.2 and has been proven to reduce air transfer up to 71%. This means, your Attic Tent will pay for itself in one year, and save you at least $145 per year thereafter.

This Attic Tent measures 25" x 54" x 13". To be sure this is the correct size for you, all you have to do is take a measurement of your stairway opening, and confirm this one closely matches your attic door dimensions.


Package Content

• Attic Tent - AT-4
• 2-Year Warranty

Not Included in Package

• Silicone Caulk
• Staple Gun with Staples

• Manufacturer: Insulsure
• Model: AT-4 (25”x54”x13”)
• Color: Silver
• Material: Synthetic casing adhered to 1/2-inch thick micro-fiber urethane insulation

• Measure the width across (e.g., it will be between 22” to 30”).
• Measure the length across (e.g., it will be between 54” to 60”).
• If you have a standard triple fold attic staircase, measure the height of it when folded (e.g., it will be between 7” to 13”).
• Height of 7” needed if attic ladder side rail made with a 1x4.
• Height of 13” needed if attic stairs with ladder side rails made with a 1x5 or 1x6.

• Place Attic Tent with the zipper heads at the hinge end of the attic stair box.
• Staple the mounting flange to the rough frame, on all four sides about every 2-3 inches.
• Seal between mounting flange and rough frame with a bead of caulk.

• Align Attic Tent vertical to the back side of the door frame.
• Insure the zipper end is down.
• Fold flange under zipper side to attach to the floor.
• Staple around door frame on attic side and seal with a bead of caulk.

• Attach a piece of 1/2 inch plywood measuring, for example, 24” by 35”*, to the adjoining side of the access hole and along the floor joist in the attic as per drawing above.
• Seal any adjoining areas to insure a good seal. This will allow the required mounting surface for the Attic Tent.
• Position the Attic Tent over the scuttle hole with the zippers near the access.
• Staple the Attic Tent flange, around the access frame and extension of plywood.
• Apply a bead of caulk between the flange, access frame and extension of plywood to provide a tighter seal.

• Open the heavy-duty zippers that allow easy access to the attic.
• Enter the attic and close the attic door if needed (NOTE: You cannot close the Attic Tent from inside the attic).
• Remember to close the zipper once you exit the attic.