Internal Wall Insulation in Stillorgan
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Stillorgan Village, Mount Merrion, UCD and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Stillorgan homes
Stillorgan's post-war houses with solid or hollow-block walls are usually best insulated externally, but internal insulation has a role where owners want to keep a brick or stone feature on one elevation, or where only some rooms are being renovated. Rooms here tend to be generous, so the 60mm to 100mm the lining takes off each wall is easy to live with. We advise on mixing the two approaches without creating cold bridges where they meet.
How homes in Stillorgan lose heat
Some of the earlier post-war houses here were built with solid or hollow-block walls rather than cavities, which a quick borescope check confirms. Typical ratings sit around D1 to E1, held back by walls, thin attic insulation and uninsulated floors. Detached homes have four exposed walls, so wall insulation has a large effect.
Typical housing: Post-war and 1960s detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, laid out in classic mid-century Dublin estates.
Planning: Little conservation constraint on the estates, so external insulation is usually exempted development.
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 Stillorgan, see MZCC.ie in Stillorgan.
Internal Wall Insulation in Stillorgan: questions
Do you carry out internal wall insulation in Stillorgan?
Yes. We cover Stillorgan and the surrounding Dublin area, including Stillorgan Village, Mount Merrion, UCD. Post-war and 1960s detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, laid out in classic mid-century Dublin estates.
Is planning permission an issue for internal wall insulation in Stillorgan?
Little conservation constraint on the estates, so external insulation is usually exempted development. 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 Stillorgan?
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 Stillorgan.
We cover Stillorgan and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.