Stormguard Around Loft Attic Hatch Door Draught Excluder Seal Strip Weather Proofing Insulation. (4 x 685mm, Brown)

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If sealing is poor, the loft hatch can act as a sort of chimney funnel and pull up warm air out of your home into the unheated loft space. By purchasing from us we will add you to our monthly newsletter database, there is an option to unsubscribe at anytime from this. And likewise, if you have a hinged hatch that swings downwards but rests against a post within the hatch casing/frame when shut then you’d apply the strip around that post. Breathing, cooking and washing all create humidity which needs to be able to escape otherwise you could develop moisture issues. I cant seem to find any polystyrene insulation that is rated as fire proof in any way or doesn't this matter?

Good use of draft proofing could reduce your air permeability to around 8-10 metres cubed per hour which is a good low-cost way of reducing you heating bills.I suspect those battens screwed onto the back are to restrain warp, decent quality plywood at that size should be self flat.

A typical building built 1900 to 1990 will lose around 20-30 metres cubed of air per hour per square meter of floor area. The attic hatch is a very large opening in that ceiling which accelerates this effect by allowing that rising air to escape the home.Ree is right, those hinges are completely inadequate, particularly how they are supported by screws into the edge of timber which may shear out. This is due to natural leakage through the fabric of the building, but largely through gaps around windows and doors.

Flat hatches Cut the self-adhesive foam tape to size and stick it directly to the frame facing upwards (into the loft space). To stop your attic hatch from draining your savings, try these easy steps to seal in the air and protect your attic. If you’d like to deep-dive into the exciting world of loft insulation then head over to or ultimate guide.We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the Section 75 guide for protection tips). Draught excluder strips are practical and easy to install, just cut to size and stick straight onto the frame required. These weatherstrips also help to keep the internal air in the property and help with energy saving costs on heating or air conditioning. However, they reduce the clearance area and sometimes get in the way when I'm putting large boxes up there. If you are looking for the best quality, most reliable, and longest-lasting loft ladders and hatches, browse the range from Loft Centre today.