Attic insulation
Heat loss through your roof accounts for 25% of the total heat loss in a home.
Roof insulation
We use Owens Corning pink fibre glass insulation. This is a superior product to the normal yellow fiberglass. The insulation is rolled or blown between & over the ceiling joists to a depth of 300mm (12 Inches). This will give a U value of between 0.14 & 0.16 depending on the construction of the roof.
Blown loft insulation
We use Owens Corning pink fibre glass insulation when blowing insulation into attics. The bags of insulation are put through a central blowing unit located outside in our truck. The insulation is forced into the attic through a tube, where it is blown to the required level. Blown insulation is a superior product to traditional rolled insulation as there are no gaps or joints or pockets in the material. Also, attics that were previously inaccessible can now be insulated.
Attic doors
Attic doors are often left uninsulated and draughty. We insulate all attic doors and draught proof them as standard.
Tanks & pipework
When attic insulation is increased to 300mm, there is very little heat to prevent tanks & pipework from freezing. All tanks and pipework are insulated. Tanks are also provided with insulated covers.
Electrical cables
Where possible, cables are left above the insulation. This leaves easy access for future electrical work and prevents excessive heat build up in the wires.
Flooring
Where storage space is required in the attic, we can provide flooring. Storage material in attics should never sit directly on top of insulation. As the fiberglass is compressed it loses its υ-value. Joists can be raised & floored so that the area is still adequately insulated (as shown in the picture). Alternatively we can use insulation with higher compressive strength under the flooring.
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Greenoak Energy Solutions
Timahoe
Donadea
Naas
Co. Kildare
045 847988
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