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in Advice, Basics, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Advice, Pre designYour guide to home insulation
As with all building elements, you must satisfy the requirements in the Building Regulations which includes making sure the product is NSAI Agrément (ROI) or BBA/LABC certified (NI). Then specify as much as you can afford to get the best possible U-value, above and beyond the current statutory requirements. Consult Technical Guidance Documents Part L […] More
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in Block, Cost 300+, Munster, New Build, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two StoreyWell insulated self-build in County Cork
How Eilis and Liam Looney managed to hold down their full time jobs, raise their young children and undertake a well insulated self-build. In this article, Eilis and Liam share how they tackled their insulated self-build project including: House size: 3,000 sqftPlot size: 0.6 acresSite cost: €100,000Build cost: €358,000Landscaping including tarmac: €30,000Value: €600,000 Self-builders tend to have a knack for timing; […] More
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in Advice, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On siteGuide to external wall insulation
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
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Don’t be left out in the cold!
What if I was to say there is a detail in your house that is invisible yet can cause enormous damage and discomfort to your building and the people living in it? These places in your house are where heat escapes, rather than where cold air infiltrates. These losses can only be detected after construction […] 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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