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Attic Insulation Prices Ireland

One of the most important parts of a house to have effective insulation is the attic. Almost every house in Ireland has an attic although it might not necessarily be part of the home’s livable area still, it’s the cheapest insulation method with the greatest impact on your home.

Some homeowners go the extra mile to convert their attics into extra storage space or living space (something similar to a home office). This is less common and doing so requires extensive renovations.

You may be wondering what area of a house is referred to as an attic. An attic is the space above the ceiling of a home’s top but below the roof, usually a space full of insulation, electrical wiring and HVAC.

Most attics in Ireland are open spaces and when observed from outside, they match the shape of the roof. The exposed frame of a home is the most prominent feature of many attics.

When an attic is not properly maintained, many problems can occur as regards water damage and ice buildup. The attic must be properly insulated from the main part of a house, whether you chose to leave your attic empty or you are planning to convert it into an additional living space, insulation is key.

Many homeowners are willing to insulate their attic but are obviously stuck with not knowing how much it would cost them.

Attic insulation prices vary from place to place as several factors play pivotal roles to influence the prices, likely to either increase or reduce the costs associated with it. The determinant factors that can influence the prices of attic insulation are:

• Type of Insulation: The type of material you choose to use will determine the cost or the price of insulating your attic. Insulating materials include spray foam, fibreglass, rigid foam boards, cellulose and mineral wool. All these materials have different prices and loose fill insulation is more expensive than attic roll insulation. Due to the time required to properly fill small attic spaces, labour with loose-fill is usually higher.
• The purpose your attic is serving: If you are insulating your attic to prevent heat loss then it will be way cheaper than when you convert it into a living area. If you are converting your attic into a living space then you will be required to put an insulated board on top of the rafters and also insulate between the rafters while if it’s just to prevent heat from escaping, all that is needed to be done is to lay insulation on the floor.
• Your location: The distance of your property from where the contractors are coming from can influence the price of insulating your attic. If the contractors have to travel a long distance to get to your home then the time factor and the logistics might attract an additional cost.
• Attic shape and accessibility: If accessing your attic itself becomes a piece of work, it will require extra time and labour costs will have to increase compared to when there is ease of access. Square shaped attics are not usually difficult to work with during installation but when an attic is oddly shaped, insulation installation becomes too complicated thereby making the overall cost of the job more expensive.
• The energy performance required: Basically, B2 is now the minimum level of BER. Additional insulation material would be needed if you demand for a higher BER and this will alter the price of insulation in the long run.
• The labour costs: If contractors have to remove older insulation and dispose of them, if there are any water pipes to lag or if there are any cables to move then property owners should expect higher costs. As a matter of fact, the fewer the work to be done, the quicker the job and the lesser the labour costs.

Cost can add up when installing but attic insulation is a sensible and effective way to save money on heating bills.

 Can you over-insulate your attic?

It is possible that you over-insulate your attic if you use more insulation than required. Insulation in a vented attic will do more harm than good and adding more insulation can lead to diminishing returns as regards trapping heat.

So, yes! You can over-insulate your attic especially when you are not properly informed and yet you choose to do the installation all by yourself. This does not offer a significant advantage but rather causes moisture buildup, mould growth and eventually affects how your attic ventilates. However, climate and the region of where you live, how energy efficient you want your home to be and the size of your attic will determine the right amount.

Final Thoughts

Considering the reduced HVAC bills and lower carbon footprint, you will agree that insulating your attic is a worthwhile endeavour. Are you curious about whether your attic is over-insulated? Schedule an inspection on your attic with Home Improvements Dublin. Leave the job to the pro!