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. 

 

Client Testimonials

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Sean & Ann Tarmey, Ballintober

We found the house was difficult to heat and it became cold very quickly. Since the external wall insulation, attic insulation and new windows were installed, we have a much warmer comfortable home, and are making huge savings on our fuel bill. The colour render we chose on the exterior... Read more

Mary O' Gara, Ballintober

External & Flat Roof Insulation

I have a bungalow built in 1950 with solid walls. It was always difficult to heat. Comfort Solutions insulated it on the outside for me. It made a huge difference. My house is much warmer and retains the heat longer. I use less fuel. I was... Read more

Mike Dalton, Westport

External Insulation

I employed Comfort Solutions to install external insulation on my existing 1930's house which has solid mass concrete walls. At the tender process I contacted a number of contractors, I found Comfort Solutions had the best system around, it is a patented system with a proven track record.

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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

Ciara O’Riordan, Westport

Fergus and his team were excellent to deal with from the outset. Fergus' knowledge & customer service is second to none. All of the Comfort Solutions team were extremely polite, punctual & their attention to detail was excellent. We got cavity wall insulation and attic insulation and we immediately noticed... Read more

Dermot Lavelle, Westport

Cavity Wall & Floor Insulation

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... Read more

Rachel Antoine, Monasteraden

I contacted Comfort Solutions two years ago about refurbishing an existing converted attic space. Little had been done with it except some minimal bits of insulation and plasterboard in the mid 1990’s. The room was freezing during winter, you could hear the wind whistling through gaps, and it let out... Read more

Martin Roche, Ballinamore

External Insulation

I was very impressed by the no-nonsense approach of the contractor, the price was agreed the contract completion date set and I was kept informed of progress and problems at all stages of the contract, everything was completed on time with no extras, the site was cleaned up every evening,... Read more

Barbara Bradby, Ballycroy

External Insulation, Loft insulation, DPC

Our little house by the sea in Co Mayo was a dream, but the damp was a nightmare. I looked into external insulation first as a solution for the damp which was breaking out on all the internal walls. The walls were concrete, there was condensation... 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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