Seven super-important things to note if winterproofing your attic this summer

Does your home feel like a draughty den once autumn hits? Now's the time to act — take it from the top and focus on your attic

Whether we use our lofts for storage or as living, work or relaxation spaces, insulation and insulation material choices are key considerations. File picture

In high summer (whatever blend of rain and feeble sunshine that is in Ireland), it’s hard to focus on the idea of insulation. How and ever, it’s late summer already, and with tradespeople in short supply, this is the time to get to work. 

If your house tends to be a draughty sieve of uncontrolled heat exchanges and condensation in September, and you have the means to throw a few hundred euros at something, focus first on the attic.