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Air Tightness and Moisture Control is an important part of any new house build. Building regulations now require a mandatory air tightness test be carried out on all new homes built since 1st July 2008. The loss of air through gaps and crevices in a new house can be measured by undertaking an Air Tightness test. This…

All homes which have insulation works carried out need to have proper ventilation installed. This includes wall ventilation, mechanical extract ventilation and roof ventilation. After property alterations or home improvements, which reduces ventilation, if a room is not properly ventilated there can be a danger of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. If the cavity walls are to be…

Pipe Insulation, Lagging & Draught Proofing When an attic space is highly insulated it is vital that a number of other items are carefully addressed; Insulating Pipes Insulate the Cold Water Tank & Header Tank Insulate and Draught Proof the Attic Hatch Door   Prevent the Pipes in you Attic from Freezing At Breffni Insulation as…

Buiding Energy Rating (BER) A BER cert (Building Energy Rating Certificate) is now neccessary for every Irish home. A BER is an indication of the energy performance of a home. It covers energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting calculated on the basis of standard occupancy. BER is similar to the energy…