Letters

Speedy Scuttle Holes To the Editor: Here's a solution we arrived at for putting in attic scuttles that won't compromise an insulated ceiling. We use an inexpensive casement window and install plasterboard in place of the glazing. This will fireproof the foam that is glued to the other side of the window for insulation. These scuttles go in fast. They're shimmed and sealed just like any window or door, and the latches and weatherstripping are better than anything we could fabricate on site. Our clients actually seem to like the crank opening, and, best of all, it's fairly foolproof. We can rest assured we won't get many callbacks for moisture in the attic introduced through a leaky, or neglected scuttle. Keep