Attic Insulation Regulations Ireland

U values measure the effectiveness of insulating materials.

Attic insulation regulations ireland. Under tgd part l up to 300mm of typical product insulation giving a u value of 0 16w m2k should be used in pitched roofed homes at ceiling attic joist level or 0 20w m2k if insulated on the sloped roof section. The lower the u value the less heat will be lost through a building element like an external wall or the foundation of a house. While installing good quality insulation may cost you you will make a return on the investment within two or three years due to reduction in heat loss which correspondingly reduces your energy bills. Roof attic insulation up to 30 of heat loss in a house occurs through the attic.

The new building regulations require that after any alteration to a minimum of 25 of your home s surface area your home either achieves a minimum b2 ber rating or your heating system and attic insulation comply with the building regulation standards. For the attic room to comply with regulations the internal doors on the ground and first floor have to be upgraded to fire rated standards another costly exercise. 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. The building regulations apply to the design and construction of a new building including a dwelling or an extension to an existing building.

Cold water pipes and cold water tanks are lagged and sealed. Attic space in a newly built. An average un insulated attic area represents 25 of the heat loss of your home. Ballytherm insulation boards are manufactured to the highest specs and meet the uk and irish building regulations and british standards.

For a flat roof a u value of 0 22w m2k must be achieved. 353 0 49 95 27000 info ballytherm ie. A homeowner s guide to attic and rafter insulation. Attic insulation can be quite a simple project which you can do yourself provided that you have easy access to your roof you don t have any damp or condensation issues the joists of your attic are placed with a regular space and you are not attempting to install the insulation on a flat roof.