Internal Wall Insulation in Clontarf
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Clontarf seafront, St Anne's Park, Castle Avenue and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Clontarf homes
Clontarf's Edwardian seafront red-bricks have solid 9-inch walls that take the brunt of wind-driven rain off Dublin Bay, and many are in an Architectural Conservation Area, so external insulation on the front is rarely an option. Internal insulation does the job, but the system has to suit a wall that can get damp. We check moisture first, favour breathable systems on the exposed elevations, and take care at window reveals and floor junctions, where condensation tends to form if they are left uninsulated.
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 internal wall insulation works
Internal wall insulation lines the inside face of external walls with insulated boards or a stud and insulation system, then replasters. It suits homes where the exterior has to stay as it is: red-brick period terraces, protected structures, Architectural Conservation Areas, or a single elevation that cannot be wrapped externally.
Read the full guide to internal wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Clontarf, see MZCC.ie in Clontarf.
Internal Wall Insulation in Clontarf: questions
Do you carry out internal 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 internal 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 internal wall insulation in Clontarf?
SEAI individual grants for internal wall insulation (dry-lining) are €4,500 for a detached house, €3,500 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €2,000 for a mid-terrace and €1,500 for an apartment, for homes 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 much room space does internal insulation take?
Usually 60mm to 100mm off each external wall, depending on the system. On a typical room that is a small loss of floor area for a large gain in comfort.
Is internal insulation safe for solid brick walls?
It is when the system suits the wall. Solid brick needs moisture to be able to move, so we choose between breathable and vapour-closed systems after assessing the wall and detail the junctions carefully.
Can I live in the house during the work?
Yes, we work room by room so the rest of the house stays usable. Each room is out of use for one to two days.
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.