Cavity Wall Insulation in Clontarf
Bonded bead or mineral fibre injected into empty cavities, usually done in a day with no mess inside. Covering Clontarf seafront, St Anne's Park, Castle Avenue and the surrounding area.
Cavity Wall Insulation for Clontarf homes
Cavity fill in Clontarf applies mainly to the mock-Tudor semis on Castle Avenue and Vernon Avenue and later houses inland, which were built with cavity walls. The Edwardian seafront red-bricks have solid walls and need internal insulation instead. For any cavity home close to the seafront, we assess exposure to wind-driven rain off the bay, as very exposed walls can be unsuitable for a full fill.
How homes in Clontarf lose heat
The seafront homes take the full force of easterly wind off the bay, so draughts through sash windows, floorboards and chimney breasts are a bigger share of their heat loss than in sheltered areas. Solid 9-inch brick walls and suspended floors are typical. Marino's terraces are smaller and simpler to improve but often still have minimal attic insulation.
Typical housing: Edwardian red-bricks along the seafront, mock-Tudor semis on Castle Avenue and Vernon Avenue, and Marino's planned terraced housing inland.
Planning: Marino and several seafront terraces are Architectural Conservation Areas, so internal insulation is usually the route for front walls.
How cavity wall insulation works
Most Irish houses built from the 1960s onwards have cavity walls: two leaves of block with a gap between. Many were built with the cavity empty or only partly filled, which lets heat escape straight through. Filling the cavity is one of the best value upgrades available.
Read the full guide to cavity wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Clontarf, see MZCC.ie in Clontarf.
Cavity Wall Insulation in Clontarf: questions
Do you carry out cavity wall insulation in Clontarf?
Yes. We cover Clontarf and the surrounding Dublin area, including Clontarf seafront, St Anne's Park, Castle Avenue. Edwardian red-bricks along the seafront, mock-Tudor semis on Castle Avenue and Vernon Avenue, and Marino's planned terraced housing inland.
Is planning permission an issue for cavity wall insulation in Clontarf?
Marino and several seafront terraces are Architectural Conservation Areas, so internal insulation is usually the route for front walls. We check the planning position for your specific house at the free survey, before any work is specified.
Is there a grant for cavity wall insulation in Clontarf?
SEAI individual grants for cavity wall insulation are €1,800 for a detached house, €1,300 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €850 for a mid-terrace and €700 for an apartment, with higher rates for qualifying welfare recipients. Homes must have been built and occupied before 2011. Grant amounts are set nationally by SEAI and change from time to time, so check seai.ie before applying. We confirm what your home is likely to qualify for during the survey.
How do I know if my walls have a cavity?
Most Dublin homes built from the 1960s on do. A borescope inspection through a small hole confirms the cavity width and whether there is any insulation in it already.
Can cavity insulation cause damp?
Problems come from filling unsuitable walls, such as very exposed elevations or cavities blocked with debris. That is why we inspect first and only fill walls that are suitable.
Is there any mess inside the house?
No. All drilling and injection is done from outside. Inside, the only change is that the walls feel warmer.
Book a free survey in Clontarf.
We cover Clontarf and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.