Construct an Attic Stairs Cover Box
撰稿EERE能源办公室美国能源部
To insulate your attic stairs access, you can construct a lightweight, moveable box that will rest on the stair frame from the attic side.
Pay careful attention to inside and outside dimensions plus height requirements for the specific measurements of the attic staircase being installed. The cover box should rest squarely on top of the attic stairs frame. Shim and seal the gap between the frame and rough opening and install weatherstripping.
所需材料
You'll need the following materials to construct an attic stairs cover box:
- 4x8 foot sheet of 1/2-inchrigid foam board要么纤维ductboard绝缘
- Insulation棉絮(可选的)
- Duct sealing mastic or construction adhesive
- 1-inch roofing nails (8d or 16d)
- Tape measure, sharp utility knife, and straight edge; or table/circular saw
- Weatherstripping或衬垫材料用粘合剂。
Instructions
为1/2英寸的刚性隔热的单,4X8脚片使用的模板中下图,裁片用于箱532分之1英寸长(511/2英寸内),24 3 / 4-英寸(内部22 3/4英寸),和深度内的9英寸。这个盒子将适合的楼梯由24 3/4英寸的53英寸半的外框架的尺寸。调整尺寸,以适应正在安装的特定楼梯。的内部和外部尺寸仔细测量到合适的长度,宽度,和深度的间隙,以覆盖框。
Create the box as shown in the illustration below:
- 应用粘合剂/胶粘剂和使用瓦楞钉来构建所述两个端部和两个侧片。
- Assemble the side and end pieces into a box using adhesive and longer nails.
- Add the center support brace and cover piece with glue and nails.
- Glue a faced insulation batt to the cover piece with adhesive applied to the paper backing (optional).
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07 20 00 Thermal Protection