Airtight house

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Airtightness is new to many of us but is becoming more and more important in our buildings both to protect against draughts and discomfort and even more so to protect the building fabric from damage.

As we move into a new energy conscious era, sustainable design and construction to achieve Low Energy, PassivHaus and Zero Carbon homes has moved to the forefront of the building and planning process. Codes and standards are in place which aim to reduce carbon emissions and create homes that are healthier and more sustainable. The only way to achieve PassivHaus, Low Carbon and Zero Carbon building is to ensure a high level of airtightness is attained.

That means designing and installing a continuous seal around the internal fabric of the external envelope to eliminate unwanted draughts, stop moisture from entering the structure from inside and yet allow any moisture that may enter the fabric to escape without causing damage. Once the airtight vapour check is in place and sealed with flexible and durable tapes, seals and glues, it also ensures that the insulation functions to its optimum performance, saving energy and drastically reducing carbon emissions for the lifetime of the building.

So there’s a lot more to airtightness than just stopping draughts! Here are some of the advantages:

  • Improve comfort by keeping out unwanted draughts
  • Halt heat loss through gaps in the building fabric
  • Stop moisture from entering the fabric, protecting it from damage such as rot
  • Increase the performance of insulation, thus reducing heat loss further
  • Optimise the performance of mechanical ventilation systems
  • Reduce noise pollution
  • Reduce carbon emissions
  • Save lots of money - investment in airtightness pays for itself over and over again

Comfort Solutions Ireland are experts in the design and implementation of airtightness systems and work with leading manufacturers such as Ampack of Switzerland and Pro-Clima of Germany to bring our customers the best products and systems available. Why not contact us today for more information on how airtight construction can improve your build and enhance comfort in your life.

Please contact us also regarding Windtight solutions for your home or business premises. 

 

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David Prentice, Tourmakeady

External Wall Insulation

Comfort Solutions Ireland have just completed an excellent job on this cottage of ours in Co. Mayo. I can recommend this firm for efficiency and leaving a premises neat and tidy. The result is a much more comfortable holiday home for our family. Read more

Anonymous, Westport

The advice I received from Comfort Solutions was excellent. We opted for the cavity wall filling and loft insulation. Quality of materials and workmanship I couldn't fault.

 

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Olive Kerrigan, Westport

Solar Thermal

Comfort Solutions provided a very professional service that resulted in the Solar System being installed on-time with minimum disruption and to budget.  A follow-up check was conducted to ensure everything was working correctly.

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Dermot Lavelle, Westport

I thoroughly recommend Fergus and the team at Comfort Solutions. I recently had a cavity fill and underfloor insulation carried out at my father's house. As he is elderly and living alone, maximising heat conservation while saving on energy bills is of great benefit and it has been noticeable over the... Read more

Dr. Roderick Peters, Newport

External Insulation

In the Spring of 2013, Comfort Solutions installed external wall and loft insulation at the home I had recently bought. Before the installation, I had been concerned at how quickly the house could become cold and damp.

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Brendan Coyne, Castlebar

Solar Thermal & Condensing Boiler

I am delighted with the results of the work done on my house. Particularly pleased with the solar panels to date. High efficiency boiler is very effective.

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Tom Healy, Ballina

From start to finish my experience of Comfort Solutions has been very good. I found the Company to be first class in particular Fergus McManamon. I am delighted with the final product and I am in no doubt we will see the benefit of it way into the future.

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Brendan Coyne, Castlebar

I am delighted with the results of the work done on my house. I’m particularly pleased with the solar panels to date. High efficiency boiler is also very effective.

Brendan Coyne, Snugboro, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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Liam Moloney Derrybeg

Comfort Solutions were for me the ideal solution in providing a complete package of home energy and insulation improvements. I also appreciated their prompt and reliable service

Liam Moloney, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal

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Gearóidín Ní Ghrúinéil, Castle

I am very pleased with the outcome of the external insulation job on my house, completed by Comfort Solutions. It has put a very modern finish to the house and has blended in very well with the new extension but most importantly it is very efficient in heat retention.

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