Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
Fully sealed attic.
Unventilated attics can help to mitigate energy loss through leaky ducts or ceiling fittings.
The number one prep step.
The energy savings touted by unvented attics can be as high as 20.
A fundamental requirement of an unvented attic assembly is the use of air impermeable insulation on the underside of the unvented roof to prevent air infiltration and exclude airborne moisture from the attic.
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Sealed attic construction by excluding vents to the exterior can be a good way to exclude moisture laden outside air from attic and may offer a more easily constructed alternative for air leakage control at the top of residential buildings.
Attic insulation shall be installed at all flat and sloped surfaces adjoining the conditioned space with less than 2 gaps voids and compressions and at levels that meet or exceed prescriptive levels specified by the 2012.
All joints cracks and penetrations in the wall air barrier shall be fully sealed with caulk foam or equivalent.
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Seal the attic access.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.