Attic hatch

Abstract

A prefabricated attic hatch includes a frame comprising an outer frame and an inner frame. The inner frame encloses a central insulating panel which is fabricated from metal-skinned insulating foam. A preferred material for the panel is metal insulated door waste material. A method of fabricating attic hatches includes the use of metal insulated door waste material.

1 . A method of constructing an attic hatch comprising a central insulating panel, the method comprising the steps of receiving insulated metal door waste material and forming the central insulating panel from the waste material.  
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the attic hatch comprises an outer frame encircling a central panel comprising a metal clad insulating foam, wherein the central panel is metal clad on both sides and is framed by an inner frame.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the outer and inner frames are rectangular and the inner frame fits closely within the outer frame.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the outer frame comprises means for attaching a vertical separator.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the means for attaching a vertical separator comprises an upward facing groove for receiving a vertical separator.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the inner frame comprises a tongue and groove configuration on opposing horizontal sides of the inner frame, such that identical inner frames may be stacked vertically with the tongue of one frame mating with the groove of an adjacent frame.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising a resilient seal disposed between the inner and outer frames.