Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints
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in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, First fix: Watchpoints, Free Content, Sponsored Content, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsBEAM: What is Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)?
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a whole-house ventilation system and is considered to be the most energy efficient method of ventilating an airtight home. Here BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation explains the ins and outs of MVHR. New build homes are now being built to be as airtight as possible. Increased insulation and double […] More
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Ventilation system comparison
You need a ventilation system to get fresh air into your home, so what are your options and how do they stack up? In this article we cover: I was first introduced to the passive house standard in 2013 and went on to become a certified passive house designer. Since then I’ve been involved with […] More
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in Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsEp65 – Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan
Barry McCarron, Chairman of the Passive House Association of Ireland, chats about doing up his family to make it energy efficient, including: More about the project here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/passive-house-retrofit-monaghan/ Favourite More
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in Budget & Financing, Design, DIY, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heat emitters, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsEp64 – Tiny house building and living
Paul Lawford explains how he built his tiny home on wheels from scratch, including: Favourite More
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in Budget & Financing, Heat emitters, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsEp63 – Which energy grants should you invest in?
Rodger O’Connor of ROC Energy explains when it makes sense to apply for an energy grant from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, including: Favourite More
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in Heat emitters, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsEp62 – Are energy upgrades worth it?
Dr Ciara Ahern chats about what energy upgrades and if they’re worth doing, issues people are having with heat pumps and heating systems and what can be done about it, plus what changes we can expect coming from Europe in relation to energy and the building regulations. More specifically, she covers: Favourite More
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in Design, Heat emitters, Heating systems, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsEp60 – Heat pumps and MVHR: are they worth it?
Gavin Millar of BPC Ventilation chats through the benefits of heat pumps and MVHR, including: Favourite More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, On site, Pre design, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsAir to water heat pumps
If you’re thinking of installing an air to water heat pump, find out what your options are what to look out for. In this article we cover: A round the turn of the millennium, the market for heat pumps in Ireland (north and south) was still in its infancy – only a handful of heat […] More
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in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Heat emitters, Heating systems, Sponsored Content, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsFour steps to a warmer home
Upgrade your home to be more energy efficient and discover a new world of comfort, thanks to this simple guide from Pipelife Eco. Why should you invest in a home energy upgrade? Every home is different and has unique heating requirements. Often, a heating system upgrade comes about because of a breakdown or to upgrade […] More
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in Design, Heating systems, On site, Renewables & Sustainability, SB+ TV, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsSolar Power Explained
We chat with Killian Murphy from Start Solar, a company that operates in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Killian answers all the key questions about solar PV – photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. Find out more here – https://www.startsolar.ie/ Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
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in Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Collating your ideas, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Windows and doors: Watchpoints, Working out your requirementsEp52 – What to consider when self-building plus thoughts about the mica grant scheme
Resident construction expert John Corless chats about flash points to consider when building your home, including: • Managing heat loss, U-values and airtightness• Ventilation• Insulation• Space and water heating including thoughts on PV• Intermediate floors• Roofs• Contracts• List of other considerations: security, waste, health and safety, equipment hire, etc. Michael Doherty of the Mica Action […] More
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in Advice, Building methods, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Quality control inspections, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsHow to apply for your SEAI grant
How to apply for your grant to upgrade the energy efficiency of your home in Ireland today. And whether or not it’s worth it. In this article we cover: ROI grants have received a cash injection. Amounts for attic and cavity insulation almost triple and more people can apply for heat pump and solar grants. […] More
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