The Main Benefits you will enjoy from investing in Attic insulation are reduction in heating bills, increased comfort levels in the home and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse emissions. Attic insulation can be the most cost effective way to upgrade your homes’ energy efficiency. The materials we use for your attic insulation will depend on the type of attic you have. At Harrington we are more than happy to discuss the options with you. Remember there are grants available from SEAI towards the investment in attic insulations.

External Wall Insulation External wall insulation is considered the best way to insulate your walls. External insulation involves fixing insulation materials such as mineral wool or expanded polystyrene slabs to the outer surface of the wall. The insulation is then covered with a special render to provide weather resistance. A steel or fibreglass mesh is embedded in this render to provide strength and impact resistance. Although external insulation is an expensive insulation solution, it can also resolve other issues, such as rain penetration, poor airtightness and frost damage, provided the product used is NSAI certified. This is also an excellent opportunity to give your home a new look, subject to local planning laws.

Internal insulation involves fixing insulation to the inner surfaces of your external walls. This usually involves attaching an insulation board to the walls and covering it with a vapour barrier layer and plasterboard. This can often be a more affordable option of insulation.

A heat pump is a device that controls your home’s climate by distributing the heat that is already available in the air. In the winter, it transfers heat from the outside environment and transfers it inside your home to provide warmth and comfort. In the summer, depending on your system design, the heat pump extracts the heat inside your home and moves it outside. A heat pump is a smart and clean way to heat, cool, purify, and dehumidify your home. Source: Bord gais Energy