Internal Wall Insulation in Malahide
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Malahide village, Malahide marina, Robswall and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Malahide homes
Period homes in Malahide village and along the seafront, many in the Architectural Conservation Area, are typically insulated from the inside to keep their elevations intact. Walls facing the estuary can hold moisture, so we choose breathable systems where needed and detail reveals and junctions to avoid cold spots. In the 1990s and 2000s estates through Robswall and Yellow Walls, internal insulation is uncommon and mostly used for single rooms such as converted garages.
How homes in Malahide lose heat
The period and pre-war homes lose heat through solid walls, suspended floors and sash windows, and the seafront ones are exposed to wind off the estuary. The 1990s and 2000s estates were built with partial-fill cavities and modest attic insulation; they usually rate C and respond well to attic top-ups, cavity checks and airtightness work.
Typical housing: Period stock around the village and marina, pre-war seafront semis, and 1990s and 2000s estate housing inland through Robswall and Yellow Walls.
Planning: The village and parts of the seafront are Architectural Conservation Areas.
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 Malahide, see MZCC.ie in Malahide.
Internal Wall Insulation in Malahide: questions
Do you carry out internal wall insulation in Malahide?
Yes. We cover Malahide and the surrounding Dublin area, including Malahide village, Malahide marina, Robswall. Period stock around the village and marina, pre-war seafront semis, and 1990s and 2000s estate housing inland through Robswall and Yellow Walls.
Is planning permission an issue for internal wall insulation in Malahide?
The village and parts of the seafront are Architectural Conservation Areas. 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 Malahide?
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 Malahide.
We cover Malahide and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.