3 Case Studies - Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Energy Efficiency is a current hot topic and the recently launched Home Energy Savings Scheme from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) is helping to drive this awareness.
The following Case Studies illustrate 3 typical applications of roof/wall insulation upgrades and associated airtightness upgrades:
It is important to note that these case studies do not cover other aspects such as mechanical ventilation, which would be important to address when considering airtightness. It is important to get professional advice before undertaking major upgrade work.
House A: A cavity wall house built since the start of Building Regulations (1991) Distribution: Very common in Dublin in Lucan, Malahide and Portlaoise Upgrade shown: Cavity fill, re-tiled with ‘warm’ roof, full airtightness upgrade and attic conversion
House B: A single-leaf wall house built from the early 1950s onwards Distribution: Very common in Dublin in Lucan, Raheny, Dundrum Upgrade shown: External insulation, ‘cold’ roof, partial airtightness upgrade House C: A single-leaf wall house built between 1930 and 1950 Distribution: Very common in Dublin in Cabra, Drimnagh, Crumlin, Killester Upgrade shown: Drylining, warm & cold roof, full airtightness upgrade
House B drawings and step-by-step details
House C drawings and step-by-step details