Energy efficient scuttle cover kits

An insulated building scuttle opening comprising:

• a building scuttle opening;
• a scuttle panel configured to cover the building scuttle opening, the scuttle panel further configured to be supported when positioned within the building scuttle opening;
• an insulated pouch assembly positioned adjacent to the scuttle panel, the insulated pouch assembly including insulation material sealed within a flexible pouch, wherein the insulated pouch assembly is positioned on an attic side of the scuttle cover panel;
• and
• a gasket associated with the scuttle panel and configured to substantially prevent air from flowing around the edges of the scuttle panel;
• wherein the scuttle panel and the insulated pouch assembly cooperated to prevent or substantially retard the flow of air passing through the building scuttle opening.