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
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
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation in your Irish home. In this article we cover: External Wall Insulation (EWI), which is also referred to as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) is a method of insulating the outside walls of either a new or existing house, and involves directly applying insulation […] More
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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