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A Rate Your Attic, specalise in provding home and attic insulation. If you are considering whether additional insulation would be benefical for your home, we have sepcalists who can help you make that deceision for more information on insulation and our company please read below.

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Ultimate Attic Flooring Guide

May 21, 2024
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We will provide a breakdown of the best methods to add some flooring to your attic insulation works, whilst making sure that you still receive SEAI grants. ...Read Article

Maximizing Savings with OptiTherm Plus Windows in 2024

May 21, 2024
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Upgrade your home’s efficiency today and start reaping the rewards of OptiTherm Plus Windows. Say hello to comfort, sustainability, and significant savings in 2024 and beyond! ...Read Article

Understanding the difference between Earthwool vs. Fiberglass

Mar 20, 2024
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In the world of home insulation, the attic is commonly the starting point. Selecting the right insulation for your attic is essential for persevering an enjoyable indoor environment and cutting down on your energy bills. Earthwool is the industries most energy efficient option and most effective for insulating the floor of your attic. ...Read Article

Warm Attic vs Cold Attic

Mar 4, 2024
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Insulating along the floor creates a Cold Attic, it is the most energy efficient option. Due to the volume of air within the envelope of the building being less, meaning less energy is required to heat your house. In addition the cold barrier to the outside is less than half the distance compared to insulation on the roof rafters. ...Read Article

How much can you save with Attic Insulation in 2023?

Mar 4, 2024
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Most houses current;y have around 100mm insulation, which is level with the top of the floor joists. SEAI have grants available to upgrade the insulation to 300mm, this upgrade is estimated to save you up to 30% of your energy. ...Read Article

A Comprehensive Guide to Securing a SEAI Attic Insulation Grant

Mar 4, 2024
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Discover how to enhance your home’s energy efficiency and reduce heating bills with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Attic Insulation Grant. ...Read Article

Benefits of Home Insulation (Top 4)

Feb 29, 2024
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Many homes within Ireland have a low standard of insulation, with many homes having no Insulation all together. The first step to improve on your homes efficeny is to retain as much heat as possible, this is where insulation comes into play. ...Read Article

Why Attic Insulation is Essential for Energy Efficiency

Feb 13, 2024
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Finding the right attic insulation for yourself is important, it could be that the spray foam is the most optimal solution it could also be that attic floor insulation will make your home more comfortable ...Read Article

Whats better, Shallow Measures or Deep Retrofit (DRP)?

Feb 13, 2024
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A Deep Retrofit is an energy renovation project where multiple parts of a property are upgraded in order to achieve a higher energy rating, typically B2 or better. These retrofits can cause large amounts of disruption and cost tens of thousands of euros. ...Read Article

What should I do to improve my energy efficiency this Summer?

Feb 13, 2024
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One of the most popular options is to install solar panels. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of energy that can provide a number of benefits to homeowners. Here are just a few reasons why customers should consider getting solar for the upcoming summer ...Read Article

What is a Building Energy Ratings (BER)?

Feb 13, 2024
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In Ireland today, energy efficiency and sustainability are key considerations in design and construction of buildings. As a country we are striving to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our energy consumption. ...Read Article

What effects Solar electricity generation?

Feb 13, 2024
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As the longest day of the year approaches, we take a look at what affects the production of solar electricity. Ireland is not renowned for its sunshine, but that doesn’t mean that Ireland is not a promising avenue for generation of solar.. ...Read Article

What are Roof Tile Vents?

Feb 13, 2024
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If you are insulating your attic, you may have heard that it’s essential to add ventilation. But why exactly do you need to do this? In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of roof tile vents and how they can help keep your attic dry, healthy, and energy-efficient.. ...Read Article

Welcome to our FAQ on attic insulation!

Feb 13, 2024
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Here, we aim to shed light on the most commonly asked questions related to insulating your attic. Whether you’re a homeowner seeking to improve energy efficiency, reduce utility bills, or enhance your comfort ...Read Article

U Values Explained - What Do I Need to Know?

Feb 13, 2024
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Understanding U Values is crucial when making your home more energy efficient. U Values also known as Thermal Transmittance values, measure how effective materials are at insulating your home. ...Read Article

Start saving energy today! Three tips to reduce your bill!

Feb 13, 2024
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Reducing the thermostats by as little as 1 degree can add up over time to save you significant amounts on your energy bill. In addition, turning off thermostats on using zone controls to not heat areas of the house that aren’t in use can add to this saving. ...Read Article

Solar Vat Ireland

Feb 13, 2024
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The Irish government has announced that it will remove the value-added tax (VAT) on PV panels, to make them more affordable for homeowners and businesses. This decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to increase the uptake of solar power and reduce Irelands carbon emissions, in line with the carbon action plan. ...Read Article

Insulation Deep Dive

Feb 13, 2024
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A Row of frosted houses, clearly show the difference with the recent cold weather and which houses are insulated to modern standards and which hosues are not insulated ...Read Article

How to know if I need more insulation in the attic?

Feb 13, 2024
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Homes should aim to have 300mm of insulation in the attic, in order to achieve desired levels of thermal efficiency. Upgrading to this level of insulation will allow you to save up to 30% of your heating bills by trapping the heat within the home’s building envelope and preventing ...Read Article

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