Airtight house
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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Client Testimonials
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
David & Margaret Edis, Glenhes
Loft Insulation
I found Comfort Solutions through their web site. I contacted them and they came very quickly to give a quote on the day and at the time that was requested. Our loft although lagged was not up to current specifications. After some discussion we decided to just have our... Read more
Mark and Janita Kennedy, Newpo
We have been delighted with the work done by Comfort Solutions. The whole process was professional from start to finish. The preliminary quotation was comprehensive and so allowed us to get a very good idea of what the total cost would be before we went ahead and agreed to the... Read more
Liam Horan, Ballinrobe
Loft Insulation
Fergus Mc Manamon is an excellent service provider. I particularly like his attention to detail - when he says he will turn up, he does; when he says he will come back with a price or a report, he does; and he completes his... Read more
Michael Harrington, Westport
From the time we contacted Comfort Solutions, we were very pleased with the service we received. Fergus answered our queries professionally and dealt with all our concerns.
Read moreGearóidín Ní Ghrúinéil, Castle
I am very pleased with the outcome of the external insulation job on my house, completed by Comfort Solutions.
Read moreAnonymous, newport
I decided to have the insulation of my 2005 built house checked after finding it difficult to keep the rooms warm during the bad winter of 2015/16. Draughts, cold spots and a boiler that was always on the go meant it was time to do something.
Read moreAnn Randles, Co. Kerry
Customer service
Just to let everyone know I’ve been dealing with Fergus and other staff of comfort solutions and I have received nothing but 5star, no hassle service, to get this type of service today from someone whom we’ve never met nor originally purchased the initial product from and from such... Read more
Padraig and Margaret Doyle, Ba
We had external wall insulation installed on our detached bungalow and had an attic insulation upgrade during the summer of 2017. We are very pleased with the results as our house is now much cosier in winter time and holds the heat for much longer after the heating switches off... Read more