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draught/vapour barrier for loft ladders

elchanco · 2010-01-24 21:35:04

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

24-01-2010 9:35pm

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elchanco

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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

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#2 24-01-2010 10:47pm

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

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#3 25-01-2010 1:12am

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sorry, total diy novice!

What does the seal look like?

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#4 25-01-2010 2:36am

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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. .

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#5 25-01-2010 3:20am

elchanco

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cheers

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#6 25-01-2010 8:25pm

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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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