Seai Attic Insulation Guidelines

Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor.

Seai attic insulation guidelines.

Through our wide range of grants we ll help you upgrade your home making it warmer and more energy efficient. Typically they will insulate the water tank and pipework and provide a walkway to access the tank. They will also install ventilation for the house to breathe. Correctly installed insulation will have a low u value meaning that only small amounts of heat will pass through thus keeping your home warmer for longer.

This document is a reference for registered contractors carrying out works supported by seai s better. The seai will provide the following grant values off the work. Homeowners availing of wall insulation grants under the seai home energy grants programme are required to install wall insulation achieving a u value of 0 27 w m2k. But if the floor is covered in plywood you can t stuff enough insulation beneath it to do the job sufficiently not even in warm climates.

Ranging from 2 750 for an apartment mid terrace house to 6 000 for a. Attic insulation ceiling level roof insulation is generally the most cost effective of any energy efficiency upgrade made to a house. In addition to the grants we discuss below they also provide insulation grants including attic insulation which you can find out more about in our insulation guide. We received 125 entries from businesses communities and organisations across the country who are leading the charge reshaping our communities and businesses and inspiring each and every one of us through their action.

Even if you have some attic insulation you should upgrade it to today s standard of 300mm of rockwool or equivalent. Apply now and benefit from lower energy bills. As part of seai s commitment to achieving these targets seai grants are provided to improve and upgrade home energy efficiency. A range of seai home energy grants are available to create your energy efficient home.

Homeowners availing of the attic or rafter insulation grants under the seai better energy homes programme are required to install insulation achieving the minimum required u values of 0 16 w m 2k for ceiling level insulation or 0 20 w mk for rafter insulation. To insulate your attic a contractor will roll fibreglass or mineral wool out over the ceiling to a depth of about 300mm 12 inches. Apply now and benefit from lower energy bills. Ranging from 1 600 for an apartment mid terrace house to 2 400 for a detached house.

Additional information for contractors.