Attic Insulation in Dublin 6
Bringing the attic up to current depth with the details that keep it working: ventilation, hatch and services. Covering Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure and the surrounding area.
Attic Insulation for Dublin 6 homes
Rathmines and Rathgar red-bricks commonly have shallow valley roofs hidden behind parapets, and Terenure homes often have larger hipped roofs. Both need care to keep eaves ventilation open and protect lath-and-plaster ceilings. Rear return roofs are usually separate small voids and frequently uninsulated, so we always include them.
How homes in Dublin 6 lose heat
Solid brick walls, suspended timber floors, open fireplaces and single-glazed sashes typically put these homes at E to G. Basements and garden levels in the larger Rathgar houses add damp and cold-floor problems. Draughts are often the single biggest and cheapest loss to fix.
Typical housing: Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces and semis in Rathmines, Rathgar and Terenure, with classic three-window frontages and long rear gardens.
Planning: Much of Dublin 6 is within Architectural Conservation Areas, and many terraces are protected structures.
How attic insulation works
Heat rises, and in a typical Irish semi a poorly insulated attic is one of the biggest single sources of heat loss. Many attics still have the 50mm to 100mm of glass wool laid when the house was built, compressed by storage boxes and disturbed by electricians. Current practice is around 300mm of mineral wool laid in two cross layers, or an equivalent depth of other materials.
Read the full guide to attic insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Dublin 6, see MZCC.ie in Dublin 6.
Attic Insulation in Dublin 6: questions
Do you carry out attic insulation in Dublin 6?
Yes. We cover Dublin 6 and the surrounding Dublin area, including Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure. Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces and semis in Rathmines, Rathgar and Terenure, with classic three-window frontages and long rear gardens.
Is planning permission an issue for attic insulation in Dublin 6?
Much of Dublin 6 is within Architectural Conservation Areas, and many terraces are protected structures. We check the planning position for your specific house at the free survey, before any work is specified.
Is there a grant for attic insulation in Dublin 6?
SEAI individual grants for attic insulation are up to €2,000 for a detached house (€2,500 for first-time buyers and qualifying welfare recipients), with fixed lower amounts for semi-detached and terraced homes and apartments. Homes must have been built and occupied before 2011. Grant amounts are set nationally by SEAI and change from time to time, so check seai.ie before applying. We confirm what your home is likely to qualify for during the survey.
How deep should attic insulation be?
Around 300mm of mineral wool, laid in two cross layers, meets current practice for most attics. Many older Dublin homes have 100mm or less, often compressed.
Can I still use my attic for storage?
Yes. We install raised platforms so stored items sit above the insulation rather than crushing it, which keeps the insulation working.
Will insulating the attic cause condensation in the roof?
Not if the eaves ventilation is kept clear and the hatch is sealed, which is part of every installation. Blocking eaves ventilation is the common mistake that causes condensation, and we avoid it.
Book a free survey in Dublin 6.
We cover Dublin 6 and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.