Find out about poured insulation with Connor McCandless from energystore. GET IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT MORE Upgrade your home and make it warmer in the most energy efficient way possible. Save money with our hassle-free, high-tech insulation products. Find out more about how energystore can reduce your fuel bill and impact on the environment. […] More
According to the UK Building Research Establishment, a house built to be reasonably airtight and to the current ROI building regulations (5 cubic meters/h/sqm at 50Pa) consumes 40 per cent less energy than a house built to the old building regulation standard of 10 cubic meters/h/sqm. You’ve been told many times about the need to […] More
There are many different types of insulation, from highly efficient plastic based products to natural alternatives. Here are your options in Ireland. In this article we cover: Rolls or batts? The most common types of insulation can be categorised as being in rigid or roll form. The rigid forms tend to be boards used for […] More
How to get ready for the big install on your new build in Ireland: here are our insulation and airtightness watchpoints. In this article we cover: There is no point specifying the best system on paper if it is not put together right on site. Here are the main touchpoints to be aware of so […] More
What insulation and airtightness are, how they’re used in a new build and what’s involved in your energy assessment. In this article, we cover: What’s the difference between an NZEB and a passive house? The terms passive house and Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) both refer to designing buildings that require very little energy […] More
An energy efficient home is built to be well insulated, airtight and ideally, environmentally friendly. Here’s what you need to know if building in Ireland today. In this article we cover: Your airtightness and insulation strategy will depend on how you build your house, what your overall aim is for energy efficiency, and how you plan […] More
Episode 41 – Rodger O’Connor explains how he designed his home to be super energy efficient, including his insulation and airtightness strategy, choice of heating systems, photovoltaic panels and how he managed the build. Read the full article and see the images here. Favourite More
Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with self-build expert John Corless about how to keep on top of costs on site. They discuss the need to have a budget and a schedule in place, as any deviation from these will lead to delays/additional costs in making right. A quanitity surveyor will help […] More
Episode 35 – Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) is a cost effective insulation product that usually comes in board or bead form. Steven Magee of KORE Insulation Solutions, a leading EPS supplier, explains where and how to use it on a self-build or renovation project. Favourite More
Episode 32 – Hemp is best known for its insulating properties, and when combined with lime it has been used as a structural building material to make walls for generations. Ronan McDermott of Hempbuild outlines the benefits of using natural materials and explains how the company has come up with an off-the-shelf hemp based solution […] More
The role of an energy consultant in a self-build – Self build energy consultant Eric Davidson of Reinco chats with Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ about the reasons why you need independent advice on the energy aspects of your design, including comparing technical details and quotations and making sure the house’s energy systems are adapated to […] More
Watchpoints: Insulation and airtightness – Self-build advisor John Corless explains the most common pitfalls when it comes to installing insulation and applying airtightness products. Favourite More
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