House wrap guides & prices
Every external wall insulation cost guide, SEAI grant breakdown, planning rule, finish comparison and county reference in one place.
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- €6,000SEAI grant, semi-D
- €6,000SEAI grant for a semi-D
- 150 mmmost homes can add without planning
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- External wall insulationHow the wrap works, which walls suit and the SEAI grant rules.
- House wrap costSEAI median costs before and after the grant, plus per-m² pricing.
- House wrap grantSEAI amounts by home type (€3,000 to €8,000) and eligibility rules.
- Planning permissionClass 63 exempted development and the 150 mm thickness rule.
- FinishesAcrylic vs silicone render, brick slips, pebbles and board types.
- External, internal or cavity?All three SEAI wall insulation grants and methods compared.
- Second wall grantClaiming the wrap after an earlier cavity or dry-lining grant.
- Grant for pensionersWarmer Homes free upgrades and council Housing Aid for Older People.
- What is a breather membrane?Timber-frame breather membrane vs external wall insulation wrap.
- How long it takesTwo weeks on site for a semi-D, weather windows and the 8-month grant rule.
- Problems to avoidCold window reveals, plinth damp, ventilation and the 9 SEAI questions.
- House wrap FAQDirect answers on grants, costs, planning, sills and ESB cables.
- Technical & grant glossary (A–Z)Plain-English definitions of ETICS, Class 63, Part L and U-values.
- All 26 counties coveredCounty-by-county uninsulated solid and hollow block wall figures.
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