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.
Seai attic insulation guidelines.
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.
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They will also install ventilation for the house to breathe.
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Attic insulation ceiling level roof insulation is generally the most cost effective of any energy efficiency upgrade made to a house.
To insulate your attic a contractor will roll fibreglass or mineral wool out over the ceiling to a depth of about 300mm 12 inches.
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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.
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.
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This document is a reference for registered contractors carrying out works supported by seai s better.
Plan to pull up the flooring and layer new insulation on top of the old.
As part of seai s commitment to achieving these targets seai grants are provided to improve and upgrade home energy efficiency.
Additional information for contractors.
A homeowner s guide to attic and rafter insulation.
Even if you have some attic insulation you should upgrade it to today s standard of 300mm of rockwool or equivalent.
Ranging from 1 600 for an apartment mid terrace house to 2 400 for a detached house.
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.
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The seai will provide the following grant values off the work.
Ranging from 2 750 for an apartment mid terrace house to 6 000 for a.
