There’s one thing you need to consider in relation to comfort and it’s structure. We’ve all had the noisy neighbour. Floors, walls and even your stairs contribute to transferring noise around your home. Concrete slabs and internal walls have really high levels of sound insulation. In fact, concrete has the highest sound dampening properties of […] More
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), the operator of Ireland’s gas network, has just launched a new online version of its Dial Before You Dig mapping service. The new online service, which complements the existing Dial Before You Dig phone and email service, will make it easier than ever to check whether there are underground gas pipes […] More
Independent Connections Providers can now do the majority of the work to connect your home to the electricity grid. The UK is well known for opening up the electricity and gas markets to competition. The initial focus was on the retail market, whereby we as end-consumers could choose from different price plans/companies. But up until […] More
Q: For a house under construction, would the building work not require a different type of insurance to that required by my lender? If I use contractors do they not have their own liability insurance? A: Your bank or mortgage lender will want to know that everything to do with the works is properly covered […] More
At BT, we understand that taking on a self-build projectcan be both an exciting and overwhelming time, withmany installation decisions to consider. Fibre broadbandis now widely regarded as essential as other utilities, suchas water, electricity and gas, so it is important to get yournew home ready for it, writes Garrett Kavanagh. In late 2017, BT […] More
Correct installation and your choice of system are some of the factors that will determine the efficiency of your heat pump. In this article we cover: Split versus monobloc systems Efficiency and cost of split and monobloc Optimal installation parameters for air source heat pump units outdoors How to conceal the outside unit For energy […] More
The greatest challenge we have when it comes to new builds in Ireland is how to provide hot water efficiently. Here’s what you need to know. In this article we cover: New houses are requiring less and less energy for space heating, thanks to high levels of insulation and airtightness, yet our hot water needs […] More
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