Typically, the biggest attic leaks are found where the walls meet the attic floor, above drop ceilings and overhangs, and behind attic walls. Look for dirty or discolored insulation to find the leaks – this indicates that air is moving through the insulation material. There are lots of other  

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The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to R-38 (or about 12 -15 inches, depending on the insulation type). In Northern climates, as much as R-49 is recommended. R-Value is a measure of the insulation’s ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal per…

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Catch pesky animals humanely with the Havahart trap. Set your Havahart trap away from people and pets, but not under the house; you may forget about it. Try the backyard or near a water source. Note footprints in the soil, and place traps near them, preferably hidden by shade. Put a trap where y…

If you are a home building contractor, you already know everything you need to about ventilating a home to keep it insulated and safe. Yet, many homeowners want to ensure their homes are adequately ventilated without paying hefty consulting and contracting fees each time they have a question or …

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Attic fans are an excellent supplement to home air conditioners and are ideal in areas where temperatures regularly exceed 80o degrees Fahrenheit. Attic fans by themselves can reduce the temperature in your upstairs by 10o degrees in the summer. Attic fans, when used in conjunction with air cond…

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Some home centers offer the free use of an insulation sprayer or blower with the purchase of 20 or 25 bags of cellulose insulation. Installation is a two-person job (one upstairs, one down) and will take about 6-8 hours. Put the machine outside and run the tubing up the inside staircase or up…

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As Steve Martin’s “Father of the Bride” character George Banks becomes increasingly unnerved at the spiraling cost of his daughter’s wedding, he decides to take a small economy and retreats to the attic to try on his 15-year-old tuxedo. There, surrounded by comfortingly familiar and artfully arr…

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Because of the easy operation of this attic ladder, the dreaded trip to the attic is no more. Turn empty space into storage space!® using this attic ladder. The sleek design eliminates bulky springs. With the extra large opening, it allows more clearance to store oversized container…

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 - Set Ladder’s Height
SETTING THE LADDER HEIGHT
Step 1. Remove the telescoping feet by cutting the plastic tie attaching them to the step.

For 8 ft. ladder: A plastic insert has been provided to be placed in the open end of the telescoping tube. This insert is not required for ceiling heig…

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Hanging the Ladder and Attaching the Gas Struts
Step 1. Locate the gas strut posts at the hinged end of the ladder. Rotate the post upward so it slides into its designated slot. Tighten the nut and bolt that holds the post in place (See Figure 26).

Step 2. Lift the attic ladder and hang the slot…

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 - Install the Frame -
Before Proceeding: You must have a rough opening in the ceiling measuring 22 1/2″ (22 1/4″ min. to 22 3/4″ max.) x 54″.
The opening should be lined up with the ceiling joists.
Make a vertical center line on the hinged end of the rough opening.
Position the Frame
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 - Frame Opening -
Before Proceeding: You should have a space between the joists at least as large as the rough opening shown on the box. Any cut joists must be attached to uncut joists.
Goal: To create a four-sided frame the size of the rough opening using joist-sized lumber. This frame will …

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