Reached the end of last year's leftovers.

[alternativeheat]

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-Attic-Stair-Insulator-II-25-1-2-in-x-54-in-AS2/100676399/

Yes I know about that after my search today, hoping I could pick one up. It's not an in store item, then when I clicked online it said no longer available. It's rated at R10 fwiw and available at Amazon though. R5 would be better than what's there now !!

 

[DBCOOPER]

I have folding attic stairs as well. I fashioned a box out of some rigid foam insulation that fits over the attic opening which really helps cut down on heat loss.

I'll post a picture this evening when I get home.

Good idea.I think I'll build one like that.

 

[alternativeheat]

Good idea.I think I'll build one like that.

There are how to and DIY videos online FWIW. I have no idea why I never thought of this !

 

[TimfromMA]

I think the DFs have actually started burning.

 

[alternativeheat]

I think the DFs have actually started burning.

Hopefully they don't send your settings bonkers !

 

[TimfromMA]

There are only 2 settings. The stove level and the thermostat temperature. I dont see how the DF could screw those up.

 

[alternativeheat]

There are only 2 settings. The stove level and the thermostat temperature. I dont see how the DF could screw those up.

Well see I don't know your stove. I read all these posts around here about stoves with manual dampers and wonder. Does yours have a manual damper ?

 

[TimfromMA]

If you are referring to the damper on the OAK line, then yes I do.

 

[alternativeheat]

If you are referring to the damper on the OAK line, then yes I do.

That's the one I'm thinking of yes. Does that need slight adjusting for different pellets to burn optimally?

 

[TimfromMA]

Ive never adjusted it since it was installed.

 

[alternativeheat]

Ive never adjusted it since it was installed.

Oh, well the St Croix tutorials do say that for most installs the factory setting usually works.

 

[TimfromMA]

Seemed warmer in the house than usual last night.

 

[alternativeheat]

Seemed warmer in the house than usual last night.

Yes, that's what we get from them as well. But hey, maybe it was warmer out ! Our DF last year were rated at 9200 BTU and .2 % ash.

These pure white pines I'm burning now are no slouch either. But I got to get away from them, my wrists started breaking out last night right at my shirt cuff line.. I was afraid of that with the itching starting ( I'm allergic to spring time pine pollen and break out worse than this from it). It's contact dermatitis. I have cream for it but it's a steroid mix, I'm not living with that stuff on me as much as I like these pellets. i have two and a half bags left, I'll burn those up and tap my Energex Hardwoods I guess ( hot but ashy).

 

[TimfromMA]

I'm liking the DF so far but I need more time to see if I like them $345 per ton worth.

 

[alternativeheat]

I'm liking the DF so far but I need more time to see if I like them $345 per ton worth.

Bet not. I buy just enough for the real cold. And last I knew they don't make me itch. These white pines are great other than the itch. Sooo. But those DF's are hot.

 

[Papelletman]

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-Attic-Stair-Insulator-II-25-1-2-in-x-54-in-AS2/100676399/

In stock at my local HD...Now in stock in my attic as well!!

 

[alternativeheat]

In stock at my local HD...Now in stock in my attic as well!!

Nice, though I think I will build mine. For one thing to properly span the opening I need mine to be 27" wide. I think I'd be Mickey Mousing the tent to fit unless you guys think I could successfully stretch it over a frame that wide ? Like 1x2 strapping maybe. If so then it would work great.

 

[Papelletman]

If it helps up in my attic the outside of my framing is twenty eight and a half inches wide and this thing fits perfect. And it actually does do a good job it's already a lot warmer when I open up that attic door.

 

[alternativeheat]

If it helps up in my attic the outside of my framing is twenty eight and a half inches wide and this thing fits perfect. And it actually does do a good job it's already a lot warmer when I open up that attic door.

So it stretched to 28" ?

 

[Papelletman]

It did not have to stretch the measurements you're seeing on the website is the size of your door the actual measurement of this thing is a little bit bigger to fit over it.

 

[alternativeheat]

It did not have to stretch the measurements you're seeing on the website is the size of your door the actual measurement of this thing is a little bit bigger to fit over it.

Cool ! Since my HD doesn't stock this thing I will order one through Amazon then. Wow that saves me some work.

I think I'll go tune my piano now.

 

[Papelletman]

I like building things myself, but this was just too easy to pass up. Here's a better picture of the box.

 

[alternativeheat]

I like building things myself, but this was just too easy to pass up. Here's a better picture of the box.

Oh wow, 36x60, I can build a good frame for it and make it easier to handle and etc. Maybe hinge it so as to just flip it all back when going up there. Nice , thanks for posting this ! And Tim for planting the whole idea to begin with.

 

[TimfromMA]

If you look at my picture of the box underside, I use velcro straps on each end to secure it in place over the door opening. The straps allow me to exert just enough downward forces to seal the weather stripping I put on the bottom of the box.

 

[Papelletman]

This thing is only insulation wrapped foil, it comes folded in the box.