External Wall Insulation in Dublin 4
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly. Covering Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ballsbridge and the surrounding area.
External Wall Insulation for Dublin 4 homes
Across Dublin 4, protected structures and conservation areas limit external insulation on most period fronts. It is used on rear returns, side walls and later extensions, and on modern townhouses. For larger homes on Ailesbury and Shrewsbury Road, internal insulation is usually the main wall upgrade.
How homes in Dublin 4 lose heat
Large period homes have high ceilings, big sash windows, solid walls and suspended floors, so their heating demand is high and BERs of E to G are common despite good maintenance. Sandymount homes near the strand are also exposed to sea wind. Modern apartments mainly benefit from airtightness and ventilation checks.
Typical housing: Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces in Donnybrook, Sandymount and Sydney Parade, larger period semis and detached homes on Ailesbury and Shrewsbury, and modern apartments and townhouses toward the docklands.
Planning: Much of Dublin 4 is within Architectural Conservation Areas, and protected structures are common on Ailesbury, Shrewsbury and Pembroke Road.
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 Dublin 4, see MZCC.ie in Dublin 4.
External Wall Insulation in Dublin 4: questions
Do you carry out external wall insulation in Dublin 4?
Yes. We cover Dublin 4 and the surrounding Dublin area, including Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ballsbridge. Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces in Donnybrook, Sandymount and Sydney Parade, larger period semis and detached homes on Ailesbury and Shrewsbury, and modern apartments and townhouses toward the docklands.
Is planning permission an issue for external wall insulation in Dublin 4?
Much of Dublin 4 is within Architectural Conservation Areas, and protected structures are common on Ailesbury, Shrewsbury and Pembroke Road. 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 Dublin 4?
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 Dublin 4.
We cover Dublin 4 and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.