Attic Insulation using Spray Foam Insulation

 

Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective ways to insulate your attic or loft. The foam used to insulation attics is called open cell spray foam, it expands to over 200 times its size and is able to get into gap or crack in the buildings structure. 

Breathable Vent Cards

In order to allow water vapour to escape your home a air gap needs to exists between the roofing felt and the insulation material. If your roof has been counter battened then you're fine, if not then you will need to create this gap by attaching a breathable vent card between the rafters 50mm from the roofing felt and the insulation material. Thais allows the air to leave the building preventing the buildup of condensation that leads to harmful damp and mould. 

Spray Foam Insulation Costs

The cost of insulation your attic with depend on a few factors. The size of the space to insulation, the depth of the insulation needed, the brand of foam used and the labour costs etc. 

Spray foam insulation is one of the most cost effective forms of insulation so your attic insulation cost must be offset against the money saved from reducing your heating bills. 

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Spray Foam Insulation Ireland

 

Spray foam insulation is one of the most versatile insulation materials available on the Irish market. Spray foam insulation come in 3 forms, open cell spray foam, closed cell spray foam and slow pour foam. 

Open Cell Spray Foam

Open cell spray foam is used primarily in residential application, roof, attic, floor and internal wall insulation. Open cell spray foam expands to over 200 times its size enabling it to fill every nook and cranny creating a continuous airtight seal in you attic, wall, floor or roof. Its cells are open and while it is prevents air or heat loss it allows harmful water vapour to escape preventing hazardous damp and mould. 

It is easy and quick to apply and is inert making it an ideal insulation material for attic or loft insulation. 

Closed Cell Spray Foam

Unlike open cell spray foam insulation, closed cell spray foam's expansion is 20-30 times its size forming hard coating seal that prevents both water and air escaping. Closed cell spray foam is normally used on metal or concrete structures. Its is the best insulation material for farm sheds, commercial and insulation units and container insulation. It prevents the buildup of damp and mould and is used for bot heating and cooling. 

Slow Pour Foam

Slow pour foam is used mainly to insulate wall cavities, it once again gets into every nook and cranny and is very effective at prevent heat loss. 

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Attic Insulation Costs in Ireland

 Attic Insulation Costs

A well insulated attic is critically important in preventing heat loos from your home. 

The costs of insulating your attic will vary depending on:

1. The size of the attic.

2. The depth of insulation needed.

3. The type of insulation used.

4. The amount of grant you can receive. 

Here is breakdown of the costs by material. 

Insulation Material

Cost per m2

Fiberglass

€7 - €9

Spray Foam

€24 - €28

Mineral Wool

€11 - €14

Sheeps Wool

€22 - €30

Hemp

€11 - €14

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Container Insulation Costs Ireland

 Getting an container insulated is a great idea. If you want to use a container as a storage space not only does it help regulate the temperature protecting the contents for cold in the winter and heat in the summer but it will prevent condensation which can harm the contents. 

If you are using the container as a lining or working area closed cell spray foam insulation is by far the best insulation material available. Cost effective and quick to do. 

The cost of insulation a container

Container Insulation Costs per Container
Size of Container	Price
20ft Container	€750 +
40ft Container	€1,400 +
40 ft Cube Shipping Container	€1,550 +

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Heat pumps costs in Ireland

The costs of heat pumps in Ireland can range depending on the type of pump you require, geothermal or air to water etc, the size of property you need to heat and the installation costs. Below is a rough estimate of the costs. 

Heat Pump Costs Ireland
Type	Property	€ Range
Air to Water	Apartment (ANY)	€8.5k - €14.5k
	Semi + Detached End + Mid Terrace	€10.5k - €16.5k
Ground to Water	Apartment (ANY)	€12.5k - €23.5k
	Semi + Detached End + Mid Terrace	€14.5k - €25.5k
Exhaust to Water	Apartment (ANY)	€5.5k - €8.5k
	Semi + Detached End + Mid Terrace	€7.5k - €12.5k

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Spray Foam Insulation

 Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation is one of the most versatile insulation material on the market. Open cell spray foam insulation, used mainly in home or residential applications, expands to over 200 times its size making it perfect at getting into every nook and cranny. This ability to fill every space makes spray foam insulation perfect at preventing heat loss by creating a airtight seal on whatever it covers. 

There are 3 types of spray foam insulation, open cell, closed cell and slow pour spray foam insulation. 

Open cell is used in areas where moisture buildup can be an issue ie in a domestic setting, closed cell is used on metal and concrete surfaces and slow pour is used to fill cavities in walls. 

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Cost of Spray Foam Insulation in Ireland

 What is the cost of spray foam insulation?

The cost of spray foam insulation will depend on the area you want insulated, attic, wall, floor, roof, shipping container or shed. 

There are 3 types of spray foam insulation, open cell spray foam, which is used in areas where humans live or work, closed cell spray foam, which is used in commercial and industrial applications mainly on metal or concrete surfaces and slow pour spray foam, which is used in cavity wall insulation. 

With that in mind here is a ballpark idea of what spray foam insulation might cost per m2.

Spray Foam Insulation Costs per m2
Application Area	Cost per m2
Attic or Loft Insulation	€22 - €30 per m2
Attic with Vent Card	€25 - €33 per m2
Internal Wall Insulation	€20 - €28 per m2
External Wall Insulation	€16 - €22 per m2
Shed Insulation	€16 - €22 per m2
Container Insulation	€16 - €22 per m2
Industrial Insulation	€16 - €28 per m2

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