On Site: Watchpoints – Insulation & Airtightness
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
Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints
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Home Insulation: Board or Beads?
Is it better to pump your new build cavity walls with EPS beads or add rigid board insulation? Find out how it’s done in Ireland. In this article we cover: A popular method of insulating new build cavity walls is to fill the gap in between the two leaves, either by pumping them with EPS […] More
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in Advice, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, VentilationSelf-build guide to airtightness
Have you ever worn a woolly jumper on a windy day? To keep the shivers out the only solution is to don the coat or parka. Insulation and airtightness barriers work very much in the same way; in fact the analogy also extends to insulation becoming ineffective when wet. Photo taken by Fergal O’ Malley RIAI […] More
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Insulation: getting it right on site
The most important thing about insulation is making sure it’s installed correctly on site. Find out how it’s done in Ireland. In this article we cover: Your home may look highly energy-efficient on paper but if you’re not careful, you could end up with a poorly insulated house. Independent insulation consultant Dermot Kearns gives some […] More
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