Transcription of Attic Access Solutions for the New Building Codes
1 Attic Access Solutions for the New Building CodesMark D. TyrolMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy International Energy Conservation code (IECC)Topic2006 IECC 2009 IECCA ccess Access hatches and doors. Access doors from conditionedhatches and doorsAccess doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces ( , attics and crawl spaces) shall (g,p)be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces. Mark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy International Residential code (IRC)Topic2006 IRC2009 IRC (page 469) Access Access hatches and doorsAccess doors fromhatches and doorsdoors.
2 Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces ( , attics and crawl spaces) p(g,p)shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces. Mark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Star Thermal Bypass ChecklistTo p i c5 . 1 5 . 2 Attic /Ceiling Attic Access Panel shall be fully Attic Drop-down Stair shall be fully Interface gasketed and insulatedgasketed and insulatedEnergy Star does not supersede code requirementsMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code RequirementsMark D.
3 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code Requirements R-42+ Attic Access HatchExceeds all code RequirementsRequirements22x30, Pre-finished whiteWood frame & trimEZH t hTriple gasketed, air tight sealE-Z HatchMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code RequirementsR-42+ Attic Access HatchFits between trusses 24 and joists 16 and joists 16 doorEasy 1-person installAlternative to pull down laddersE-Z HatchMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code RequirementsR-42+ Attic Access HatchDeluxe model with 4-point lock and recessed handleslock and recessed handles also availableCan be used in kneewallsDlEZH t hDeluxe E-Z HatchMark D.
4 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #1 Select location to install doorinstall D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #2 Cut hole in D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #3 Cut joist and add headers (if required)headers (if required).NOTE: Only if installed between joists 16 in. BETWEEN TRUSSES 24 D.
5 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #4 Install door D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #5 Install D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Hatch Easy Install Instructions STEP #6 Enjoy!Mark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code RequirementsMark D.
6 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy for the New code RequirementsR-50+ Attic Stair CoverAvailable in 3 sizes:22x54 25x5430x54E1itllBattic Door Attic Stair CoverEasy 1-person installNo Tools RequiredBattic Door Attic Stair CoverMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Tools RequiredBattic Door Easy Install Instructions STEP #1 Assemble box and bring parts into atticMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy box and bring parts into Door Easy Install Instructions STEP #2 Insert R50 fiberglass into reflective shieldMark D.
7 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy R-50 fiberglass into reflective Door Easy Install Instructions STEP #3 Insert box into reflective shield over insulationMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy box into reflective shield over Door Easy Install Instructions STEP #4 Drop box down onto gasket and you are D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Door Easy Install Instructions STEP #5 Enjoy!Mark D.
8 Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Summary Building Codes Have ChangedTopic2006 IECC2009 IECCIECCA ccess Access hatches and doors. Adf ditidhatches and doorsAccess doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces ( , attics and crawl spaces) shall bedoorsattics and crawl spaces) shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on qthe surrounding surfaces. Mark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy Summary Here Are Two SolutionsMark D. Tyrol, , , Battic Door Energy D.
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