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attic insulation

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  • 11-12-2014 6:43pm
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    antigua
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7 ✭


    I’ve recently qualified for a warmer homes scheme grant where I can have my attic insulated.

    My problem is I put a floor down in the attic years ago consisting of half inch tongue and groove. The existing insulation is there about 20 years and is only a couple of inches thick.

    Question is: is it worthwhile lifting floor and put down 200mm+ insulation under scheme – they say the I can’t lay boards back over new insulation without raising floor.

    Any advice on what to do?
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    Remind Me Tomorrow
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭Remind Me Tomorrow


    Im also planning on putting down floor boards in my attic for storage. I need high density rigid foam insulation below the floors, as per this advice:

    seai.ie/Power_of_One/FAQ/Insulation/Roof_Insulation/I_want_to_floor_my_attic.html

    Can anyone advise on a suitable product? I do not want to raise the floors as that will be beyond my DIY skills.

    Thanks.


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Google : high density insulation board


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    #4
    Remind Me Tomorrow
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭Remind Me Tomorrow


    Seriously?


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    greasepalm
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    do they consider getting the roof sprayed with expanding foam an idea?

    -snip-


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