BETTER KIT: durable stair cover and weatherstripping. + reflective shield (add your own insulation, the same as Best Kit without fiberglass)
BEST KIT R-50 INSULATION: Same as Better kit + R-50 fiberglass insulation. Our MOST POPULAR model.
PLEASE email or call if any questions!
Please note that our Best kit ships in 2 boxes.
When attic stairs are installed, a large hole (approximately 10 square feet) is created in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only a thin, unsealed, sheet of plywood.
Because your attic space is ventilated directly to the outdoors, the attic space can be very cold in the winter, and in the summer it can be very hot. And what is separating your conditioned house from your unconditioned attic? Only a thin sheet of plywood.
Try this yourself: at night, turn on the attic light and shut the attic stairway door. If you see any light coming through, it means your heated and air-conditioned air is leaking out of these large gaps in your home, 24-hours a day.
An easy, low-cost solution to this problem is to add an insulated attic stair cover that seals the stairs and stops drafts and energy loss. Add the desired amount of insulation over the cover to restore the insulation removed from the ceiling.
The Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover kit includes the rigid box (stair cover), rubber gasket, a reflective shield and optional R-50 insulation. The stair cover fits between trusses and is available in 2 sizes to fit most any size or brand of pull down ladder: 22x54, and 25x54. Available with or without insulation (installer may add their own), it is the least expensive, easiest install and highest insulation value of any attic stair cover kit available.
A Message From John O'Connell, CEO of Tamarack Technologies, Inc. and Battic Door®:
Due to the recent IRC and IECC Code changes it may be difficult for Architects, Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, etc. to select an attic access solution for residential use that meets the new Building and Energy Codes:
2009 IECC Section 402.2.3 and 2009 IRC Section N1102.2.3 and 2012, 2015, 2018 IECC Section R402.2.4 reads: "Access hatches and doors. Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces (e.g., attics and crawl spaces) shall be weather-stripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces." Energy Star Version 3 requirements conform with the IECC and IRC. The International Green Construction Code conforms to the IECC.
These Code requirements mean the attic access pull down ladder or access hatch must now be insulated to the same level as the rest of the attic (minimum R-30).
Our Battic Door® R-50 Attic Stair Cover Insulation Kit is your attic access solution that meets these new Codes. It provides air-sealed attic access that helps to increase your blower door test results.
It is important to note that R-5, R-10 attic ladders Do Not Meet Code - they must be insulated to a minimum of R-30.
We now offer a Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover with non-compressible R-50 insulation.
Also see our E-Z Hatch® attic access door, a high performance attic access hatch available in R-42, R-50 and R-80. E-Z Hatch® is an alternative to energy-wasting pull-down ladders.
Thank you.
How to Install the Battic Door® R-50 Attic Stair Cover Kit
Battic Door® was profiled by Builder magazine at the 2013 NAHB International Builders Show
Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover kit was featured on DIY Channel's I Want That at the 2013 NAHB International Builders Show
Battic Door®was profiled on DIY Channel's Your Best Built Home
Battic Door’s stair cover kit meets the 2009 - 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2009 - 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) - used in all 50 states and most jurisdictions!
A MINIMUM OF R-30 to R-49+ is NOW REQUIRED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION!
And WE have it!
2009-2018 IECC Section 402.2.3 and 2009-2018 IRC Section N1102.2.3 reads: "Access hatches and doors. Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces (e.g.,
attics and crawl spaces) shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the
surrounding surfaces.
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We are the original - We are the Best!
Our R-50 Kit in 22x54 or 25x54 sizes: $109.50
Beware of inferior products that have no gaskets and do not provide an air seal. The Codes require gaskets and insulation - other products simply DO NOT MEET CODE!
By reducing the amount of heat and moisture leaking into your attic, the severity of ice dams and attic mold is greatly reduced!
Available in 22x54, and 25x54 sizes to fit most pull down attic stairs - the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover pays for itself in months!
Fits between trusses, rails, and existing construction. Optional - add your own extra insulation to the sides if you have clearance.
Check out our recent customer feedback: "I am a 65-yr old widow and was able to assemble and install the Best attic stairway insulation kit by myself in 15 min. Suffice it to say I am most pleased with this product." --Janice S.
" My husband and I are 77 and 78 years of age. Recently, to make things easier for ourselves, we had attic stairs installed. It's now much easier to get into our attic, but we lost the insulation factor and after these few hot, humid days the temperature in our second-floor bedrooms was hard to take. We checked the internet and found on youtube a set of instructions for building an enclosure which was certainly doable but would require trips to Home Depot and a great deal of measuring, cutting, and probably cussing for a guesstimate of $50. Then out of curiosity, I tried "attic stairs/insulation" and Battic Door® popped up with the perfect solution: a cover that was insulated, made to fit perfectly with no tools required, all for $109.50. The packages arrived within 3 days of our order. Enclosed were clear, well-illustrated directions and we two completed the job in no time. We would recommend your product and operation to anyone. Thank you." --A. & N. Munroe
"Your R-50 Stair Cover is terrific! My oil bill went down and my wife can walk around without a heavy sweater!" --Chris K.
"The Battic Door® made a HUGE difference. Thanks again for your product!" --Doug K.
"We have friends that bought your stair cover and R-50 kit, you come highly recommended!" --Andrew B.
"I purchased the Battic Door® attic stair cover. I can't believe the difference it makes! The furnace does not turn on NEARLY as often as it did before. Great product, and worth every penny!" --Felix F.
Re: Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover: " What a superb idea! I am amazed at your design and ingenuity. It is one of those ideas that is as nifty and applicable as the hand potato peeler! Thank you very much for an easy, functional piece of equipment." --Bill B.
" I received my Battic Door® and covered it with insulation. It was easy to put together and fit perfectly. Thanks for a terrific product!" --Bill P.
" Thank you for the same day shipping on my Order and answering my question right away.
The R50 is an Elegantly Simple Design with Complex Results.
It is a high quality product that is quick and easy to install." --Curt B.
OUR ATTIC STAIR COVER KITS ARE AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES:
All kits include durable stair cover and weatherstripping. All kits easily install in minutes with no tools!
How To Determine Correct Size To Fit Your Folding Stairs:
Pull down cord - measure length and width of the hinged door (between trim).
21" wide x 52" long = Model 22x54
24" wide x 52" long = Model 25x54
Please purchase the correct size to fit your ladder - a larger size will not fit a smaller ladder correctly.
Dimensions are approximate so PLEASE email or call if any questions!
BEST KIT Out of stock due to covid related supply chain issues with our fiberglass insulation supplier. To achieve the R-50 insulation value, purchase the “Better” kit and add your own fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation can be purchased at any building supply store such as Home Depot or Lowes. We recommend 21” or 23” wide insulation for the 22x54 Battic door and 23” or 24” wide for the 25x54 Battic door.
Better
Includes stair cover and reflective shield
(same as Best Kit without fiberglass)
Reflective Aluminum Shield slips over stair cover and seals insulation. It also provides a reflective surface that saves energy and reflects away heat. The Reflective Aluminum Shield blocks up to 97% of radiant heat!
R-50 Best
Includes stair cover, reflective shield, and our R-50 "Ultimate" fiberglass or RIGID insulation kit
(Picture shown above)
Maximize the benefits by insulating your stair cover!
Includes everything you need to quickly and easily seal and insulate your stairs.
This is our most popular kit. Highest insulation of ANY kit available Fastest and easiest installation - NO TOOLS! Add insulation on the sides, or leave off for clearance between trusses. We are the ORIGINAL and the BEST Preferred by Contractors.
$139.50
The Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover is Easy To Install!
Pictures and Install Instructions Below
All our stair cover kits come with a durable strong stair cover. Here is over 350 lbs on top of the stair cover - lightweight and very strong and durable.
Our BEST kit includes stair cover, reflective shield, and R-50 insulation.
Reflective Aluminum Shield slips over stair cover and seals insulation. It also provides a reflective surface that saves energy and reflects away heat. The Reflective Aluminum Shield blocks up to 97% of radiant heat!
Easy to install. Assemble the stair cover and then bring the stair cover, reflective shield and R-50 insulation into the attic. Final assembly is performed in the attic as the finished kit will not fit through the stairs!
Drop the R-50 insulation into the reflective shield.
Then insert the stair cover into the reflective shield.
Stair cover is positioned on top of the weatherstrip seal as you leave the attic.
When you enter the attic just lift and move the stair cover out of the way. No hinges or zippers to get in your way or break!
The hinges clear the sides and top of the stair cover.
A stair cover must be used to seal attic stairs. Without a stair cover, there is nothing between you and the outdoors except the thin 1/8" piece of plywood! Energy Codes require these openings to be sealed and insulated - otherwise they are like an open skylight letting all your heat and AC just pour out of your house - wasting energy and costing you 24/7!
Close up of weatherstripping seal around the perimeter of our stair cover.
Cut-away view of our stair cover at one of the numerous trade shows and home shows we exhibit at each year.
FITS BETWEEN TRUSSES! THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEST! THE CONTRACTOR'S CHOICE!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover is quickly and easily installed in minutes with no tools required!
Included in the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover kit is the attic stairway cover, a supply of weatherstripping and a set of installation instructions.
The attic stairway cover is self-locking - just fold it into shape! Self-locking tabs securely lock the ends of the cover into place - it just takes a minute to assemble!!
Test fit the Battic Door® on the folding attic stairway frame. Then apply the adhesive-backed weatherstripping to the top of the folding attic stairway frame.
Then position the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover onto the weatherstripping as you leave the attic. The weatherstripping is as wide as the attic door frame - just let it fall into place and the stair cover embeds itself into the weatherstripping!
That's it - you're done!
The Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover is designed to reduce drafts and save energy costs by reducing the transfer of air (drafts) between the conditioned house and the unconditioned attic. Insulation alone cannot do this - you need to prevent unwanted air leakage. And the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover does this quite well!!
However - to maximize the benefits of the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover, if desired, the insulating value of the Battic Door® Attic Stair Cover can be increased by adding insulation to the top of the cover.
