FAQ's About Retrofitting A Building

The Most Common Question We Get Asked Is. . .

What retrofit practices are most cost effective?

Insulation

• Cavity wall insulation, pumped into the cavity, this is the void between the inside and the outside walls. Most buildings will have a 2 inch (50mm) white insulation installed in the cavity
• Attic insulation, rolled out over the joists in the roof space
• Internal insulation, this is an insulated platerslab board, normally 72.5mm in depth fitted on wood treated batons (2*”1) with vapor control layer and then your insulated slab or better known as the cozy board

Heating controls upgrade and boiler replacement

• Replace the old boiler with a new condensing boiler
• Install heating control panel. This device will allow you separate the hot water from the heating.
• Thermostats should be fitted to this unit to control the heating in each room
• Separate the heating system by zoning, have one motorized valve controlling heat on the ground and another motorized valve controlling the heating on the second
  floor.
• The entire system is controlled by the control panel which has a seven day programmer

Thermal Envelope (outer walls of the building)

• Carryout a air pressure test to identify heat leakage or gaps in the building
• Seal around window and door openings by caulking
• Replace the internal window and door seals
• Insert chimney draught excluders on open fireplaces. This allows you control the amount of heat leaving the room

What is the Better Energy in the Home scheme?:

Who can avail of the scheme?:

Can I carryout home improvements and receive a grant from SEAI?:

Is there a cost evaluation for the works?:

When does the grant expire?:

How to avoid condensation and mould?:

How much of a grant will I receive?:

Must the energy upgrades comply with current building regulations? :