I don't understand why attics aren't better insulated. It seems like it would make operating your a/c much more efficient - working in a 80° environment instead of a 160° one. I was up in my attic last week trying to clear a clogged drain line (unsuccessfully, I might add), and was sweating my balls off after just a few minutes.
That wallplate is very well done btw, I can't recall if I said that the other day.