Tired Paul
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Recently got internal wall and ceiling insulation in 3 upstairs dormer bedrooms. Since there is a flat roof above the bedrooms we got the ceiling done in each room as well as each external wall. That's a total of 5 external walls 3 of which have windows. As I said it was internal insulation, the type with thick "foam" and then plaster board facing into the rooms.
Each wall was skimmed with plaster, new skirting and rads moved and re attached.
To top it off we then got the attic (approx. 50sq m) spray foamed - its like the filler type foam that you use for filling small gaps but on much larger scale. This foam covers all the internal roof joists and external walls on the interior of the attic.
A week on and I have to say I well pleased as the temp in the 3 bedrooms has dramatically improved.
HOWEVER, I was under the impression that I could apply for a grant to recoup some of the cost. I applied to SEAI and got the required forms. However the contractor said I'd be wasting my time as I wouldn't be entitled to anything back. The total cost for the job was €5500 - not the cheapest quote but by far the best outcome.
Just wondering if anyone knows if I would be entitled to any grant for the works carried out. I will be ringing SEAI myself later in the week to find out. Regards,
Each wall was skimmed with plaster, new skirting and rads moved and re attached.
To top it off we then got the attic (approx. 50sq m) spray foamed - its like the filler type foam that you use for filling small gaps but on much larger scale. This foam covers all the internal roof joists and external walls on the interior of the attic.
A week on and I have to say I well pleased as the temp in the 3 bedrooms has dramatically improved.
HOWEVER, I was under the impression that I could apply for a grant to recoup some of the cost. I applied to SEAI and got the required forms. However the contractor said I'd be wasting my time as I wouldn't be entitled to anything back. The total cost for the job was €5500 - not the cheapest quote but by far the best outcome.
Just wondering if anyone knows if I would be entitled to any grant for the works carried out. I will be ringing SEAI myself later in the week to find out. Regards,