bpuharic wrote:

i have one of those attic doors with the pull down steps. read an
article saying these really blow the heat out of the house....best way
to seal it wihtout spending a fortune?

Make an insulated box to set over the opening.

I've seen versions made from 1x2 wood slats covered with roll
insulation and plastic mesh netting, but the simplest were foamboard
fastened together with metal tape. Put some stick-on weatherstripping
around the bottom to improve the seal.

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Steve B
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA