Attic access solutions for the new Codes - How are

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Battic Door exhibited at the 2013 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las VegasJanuary 22-24.

Dan Morrison, editorial director of Builder magazine, selected Battic Door from 1000's of exhibitors to be profiled for their Best of Day 2 video at the NAHB International Builders Show!!

Dan introduced Battic Door by saying “Battic Door is a small company that is addressing a big home building issue – air leakage in homes”. “There are a lot of big holes in the thermal envelope that can waste a lot of energy which means a lot of problems for homeowners with higher energy bills.”

Speaking to builders Dan stated “For production builders air leakage is a big problem because more and more blower doors are working their way into the building Codes - so pretty soon your houses are going to have to be tight, and they are going to have to be proven that they are tight. And one of the biggest holes is the attic access hatch.”

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Mark D. Tyrol, President

Battic Door Attic Access Solutions

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Attic access solutions for the new Codes - How are you meeting Code?

Due to Code changes, it may be confusing for builders, developers, architects to select an attic access solution that Meets the New Building/Energy Codes for use with residential / multifamily / apartment / condominium projects. 2009 IECC Section 402.2.3 and 2009 IRC Section N1102.2.3 and 2012 IECC Section R402.2.4 reads: "Access hatches and doors. Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces (e.g., attics and crawl spaces) shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces." Energy Star Version 3 requirements conform with the 2009 IECC and 2009 IRC. The 2012 International Green Construction Code conforms to the 2012 IECC. What this means is that the attic access scuttle door or pull down ladder must now be gasketed and insulated to min R-30. Here are two attic access solutions that meet these new Codes and provide solutions: 1. E-Z Hatch R-42 Attic Access Door. This is an energy-efficient attic access unit (scuttle door). It is R-42, triple-gasketed, pre-finished, and provides a 22x30” access opening. An energy efficient alternative to energy wasting attic pull down ladders, E-Z Hatch exceeds all Code requirements. A Deluxe version with a 4-point locking latch and handles is available (shared attics, knee walls, rentals, etc). The cost of this attic access door is less than the cost of a pull down ladder and an insulated cover. A step ladder is used to provide attic access.

2. Battic Door R-50 Attic Stair Cover. When pull down ladders are preferred install an energy-efficient insulated pull down ladder cover. The kit includes a stair cover box and gasket, along with a reflective shield. The installer provides the desired amount of fiberglass insulation (R-50+) into the reflective shield, and the box is placed into the reflective shield covering the insulation. The shield holds the insulation to the box. The stair cover fits between trusses. If there are no clearance issues, add insulation to the sides of the box. Available in 22x54, 25x54 and 30x54 sizes.

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