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draught/vapour barrier for loft ladders

  • 24-01-2010 10:35pm
    #1
    elchanco
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I’m looking for suggestions on how to provide extra draught/vapour barriers in my loft ladder. I’m in the process of reducing warm air entering the attic space and causing condensation.

    Cheers
    el


Comments

  • #2
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    it should have a draft stopper on it. A seal that goes around the doors. Mines does.


  • #3
    elchanco
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭elchanco


    sorry, total diy novice!

    What does the seal look like?


  • #4
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    on the frame there should be a rubber lip seal going the whole way around .

    when you push up the door with the stick. The door should close on this rubber seal. stopping the draft.

    It could be likely that the latch may need adjustment . So when the door latches closed, it will be tight against the seal. .


  • #5
    elchanco
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭elchanco


    cheers


  • #6
    dunlopwellies
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭dunlopwellies


    Maybe the attic tent. Take a look at www.econstructionproducts.ie

    Don’t know anything about it or have any experience with the product but it may be worth a look.


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