Attic Tent AT-2 Attic Cover / Insulator for 25W" x 54"L x 7" Rough Opening

by Attic Tent

Product Description

The AT-2 is 25"W x 54" x 7"H and fits attic ladders with a 25" x 54" attic opening size and 1x4 side rail. (Measures 7" or less above the ladder frame when the attic ladder is closed.

The Attic Tent has an insulating value of R-3.2. It is a specially engineered, patented insulator designed to create an air transfer barrier between your attic and living areas. It is a practical and economical solution to a problem that has existed since homes were first built with overhead attic entries. That problem is wasted energy through and around the attic door and stairs. It insulates folding attic stairs, knee wall doors, and attic scuttle holes.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000I6MX2Y
• Item model number: AT-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,997 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!, January 5, 2010

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C. Dixon (D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Attic Tent AT-2 Attic Cover / Insulator for 25W" x 54"L x 7" Rough Opening

Despite being skeptical, I bought one of these for my attic ladder. I have been in my house less than a year, so I don't have a good comparison for utility bill savings. However, I can tell you that when I climb the ladder and unzip the attic tent there is a huge temperature difference from the heated to unheated space. When zipped up, there is virtually no airflow from the house to the attic. Before installing the Attic Tent I could feel the airflow around the attic ladder door. Now there is none.

Installation was very easy. I could not be happier with this purchase.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Seal for a Huge money Eating Hole in Your Ceiling, September 28, 2010

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BMS "As I see it." (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Attic Tent AT-2 Attic Cover / Insulator for 25W" x 54"L x 7" Rough Opening

I was looking for a solution to insulate my new attic stairs. Thought of building my own cover with insulated boards or buying that other box (battic door/hatch) they sell here, but I discovered I didn't have a perfectly flat surface to rest the box on. There were too many protruding 2x4's supporting the adjacent raised floor that is used to accommodate the attic A/C unit. This thing is made of foam covered in some polyester material which is flexible enough that you can install around imperfections near the attic ladder.

It's true the R-value is low, but the goal of this thing is to stop all airflow from conditioned to unconditioned space. The pocket of air created between the tent and the plywood of the attic ladder will provide additional insulation value. I would say 99% of the airflow stops (remember it's zippered and a minimal amount will get through the seems?. Once you install it in place, caulk all around the perimeter. I stapled it and then spread an entire tube of silicone between the tent and the surface it was attached to (use silicone because it will remain flexible and take the heat and cold of the attic better than the acrylic caulk). Installation took about 15 mins and only needed a staple and caulk gun. Since it will be opened/closed only a few times a year, I expect it to hold up well...let's see!

BTW, I bought the slightly smaller model, AT-1, from another auction site (i.e. rhymes with freeway) for half the price. The AT-1 is the most common size. Do your research first on the manufacturers site ([...])and than shop around online for a better deal.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile investment, September 21, 2010

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W. J. Howitt "joho@mo" (Ozark) - See all my reviews
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This device was easy to install and immediately made a big difference in ambient temp on the second floor of our old home. Too early to speak to heating/ cooling costs, but we are far more comfortable and are very pleased with our purchase.