Earlier this winter I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow. When I opened the attic hatch, I found the edges of the hole wet.

Better insulated, better sealed One of Silver's first projects was to add insulation and a better seal on his attic hatch. "Our attic hatch is really important.

Properly insulating your attic is a cost-effective way to enhance your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. Whether you’re looking to stay warm in winter or cool in summer, insulating your attic is a ...

But insulation and ventilation are two different things. It's not actually the attic that's insulated -- it's your living space, which should be sealed and insulated at the attic floor.

Slowly close the attic hatch and call your local animal-control contractor. Otherwise, take your tape measure out and measure the depth of the insulation. Optimally, you’re hoping to have 18 inches, ...

This attic hatch is not only leaky, it has no insulation above it. Mould is caused by moisture that condenses on the cold hatch surface during winter. Photo by Robert Maxwell / Ottawa Citizen ...

Then, with one person feeding the machine with insulation from a position below the attic hatch door, and a second person in the attic directing the blowing wool into the required space, insulation ...

Airtight attic hatches There are several reasons why we recommend airtight attic hatches. Firstly, they improve energy efficiency by preventing air leakage and helping to maintain consistent indoor ...