Insulation Part 1

When we first moved in, during the last throws of winter, you could physically feel a draft coming down the stairs from the attic door. This was partly solved by weather-stripping and a proper latch to keep the door closed properly. However, the last time I checked, the R-value of 1/4 inch plywood is pretty poor. As there's no hope of staining the deck anytime soon thanks to the weather (summer solstice indeed!) we made up an insulating box from solid insulating foam that will accommodate the ladder when folded and keep some of the heat in (and out during the summer).