External Wall Insulation in Clontarf
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly. Covering Clontarf seafront, St Anne's Park, Castle Avenue and the surrounding area.
External Wall Insulation for Clontarf homes
External insulation in Clontarf is mostly used on the side and rear walls of mock-Tudor semis and on Marino homes outside the conservation area. Seafront red-brick fronts are usually protected or in an ACA, so we combine external insulation on less visible walls with internal insulation on the front. Systems specified for the seafront account for salt exposure and wind-driven rain.
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 external wall insulation works
External wall insulation fixes insulation boards to the outside face of the walls and finishes them with a reinforced render system. Because the insulation is continuous around the house, it deals with the cold bridges at floors and party walls that internal insulation struggles with, and the work happens outside so you can stay living in the house.
Read the full guide to external wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Clontarf, see MZCC.ie in Clontarf.
External Wall Insulation in Clontarf: questions
Do you carry out external 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 external 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 external wall insulation in Clontarf?
SEAI individual grants for external wall insulation are €8,000 for a detached house, €6,000 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €3,500 for a mid-terrace and €3,000 for an apartment, for homes built and occupied before 2011. The whole wall surface must be treated. 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.
Does external wall insulation need planning permission?
Most external insulation is exempted development, but protected structures, Architectural Conservation Areas and changes that affect the look of a terrace can need planning. We check this at survey stage.
Will external insulation stop damp?
It keeps the wall warmer, which reduces condensation and mould on internal surfaces. Rising or penetrating damp has to be dealt with first, which is why we test the walls before specifying a system.
How long does an external wall insulation job take?
Five to ten working days for a typical semi-detached house, depending on weather. Render cannot be applied in rain or frost, so we plan around the forecast.
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.