External Wall Insulation in Ranelagh
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly. Covering Ranelagh village, Sandford Road, Beechwood and the surrounding area.
External Wall Insulation for Ranelagh homes
Ranelagh's red-brick fronts are rarely candidates for external insulation because they are in conservation areas or protected. The rear returns, however, are often rendered or plain block, and wrapping them externally can be the single most effective wall upgrade in the house. We check planning context before specifying anything.
How homes in Ranelagh lose heat
Solid 9-inch brick walls, suspended timber floors, open chimneys and large sash windows mean many Ranelagh homes rate E to G. Rear returns are often a mix of original brick and later block additions, so heat loss differs from front to back. Draughts are a large share of the loss.
Typical housing: Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces, typically three windows wide, with high-ceilinged period interiors and long rear gardens.
Planning: Most of Ranelagh is within Architectural Conservation Areas and many terraces are protected structures, so external insulation on front elevations is rarely an option.
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 Ranelagh, see MZCC.ie in Ranelagh.
External Wall Insulation in Ranelagh: questions
Do you carry out external wall insulation in Ranelagh?
Yes. We cover Ranelagh and the surrounding Dublin area, including Ranelagh village, Sandford Road, Beechwood. Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces, typically three windows wide, with high-ceilinged period interiors and long rear gardens.
Is planning permission an issue for external wall insulation in Ranelagh?
Most of Ranelagh is within Architectural Conservation Areas and many terraces are protected structures, so external insulation on front elevations is rarely an option. 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 Ranelagh?
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 Ranelagh.
We cover Ranelagh and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.