External Insulation Overview
Overview
An External Wall Insulation (EWI) System is a composite cladding system comprised of suitable insulation and a waterproof coating which is applied to the external walls of a building on the outside. The application of EWI reduces heating bills, and consequently, carbon emissions also.
External Wall Insulation is the most efficient way to insulate the walls of an existing building. Fact.
This method uses the fabric of the building like a storage radiator. The heat in your home will warm the building’s fabric and this heat will be retained until the temperatures within the home begin to drop. At this point, the stored heat will begin to radiate back into the living space, keeping you warm and cosy for longer, without initiating your heating system. This is because the newly installed external wall insulation will stop the heat before it can escape into the outside world.
With up to 40% heat lost through external walls, EWI can help reduce your heating bills by up to 40%. This is a very realistic and achievable figure in a building that previously had no wall insulation. This in turn will also reduce your carbon footprint by cutting your CO2 emissions significantly.
SEAI launched the Better Energy Homes Scheme in May 2011 which provides grant assistance to homeowners for the installation of an EWI system. Better Energy is available for all homes built prior to 2006 and provides up to €4,500* for External Wall Insulation. Comfort Solutions will be glad to assist you with a grant application if you so require. See our Better Energy Homes section for further information on these grants or contact us for general information.
We can prove by means of thermal imaging that external insulation is by far the most complete and efficient method of wall insulation. Thermal imaging can expose any weak points in an insulation system and has done so in many cases. If you wish to have thermal imaging carried out on your house, please contact us.
To view a gallery of previous installations and works in process, please click here. See example of "before" and "after" photos across for a typical Mayo cottage.
* €4,500 available to detached houses. Semi-detached or End-of-terrace houses are entitled to €3,400 and apartments and mid-terrace houses, €2,250. See our section on Better Energy Homes for further details on grants.
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Client Testimonials
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.
Read moreLiam Moloney, Donegal
Energy Efficient Retrofit
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.
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 moreSean & 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
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
Margaret McMenamin, Westport
Solar Service
I would certainly recommend this Company for their excellent service. Having had some bad experiences with other contractors they were true to their word in that they telephoned me when they said they would and turned up on the due date. The service was carried out in a very... Read more
Rachel Antoine, Monasteraden
Attic insulation & Ventilation works
In 2017 I contacted Comfort Solutions to install the Lunos EAS system as a retrofitted ventilation/extraction solution for my home. The installation was carried out very well. Their work was neat and they quickly tidied up any small bits to plasterwork and surrounds. As I wasn't... Read more
David and Margaret Edis, Newtp
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.
Read moreHelen McLoughlin, Ballindine
Cavity Wall & Loft Insulation
I'm delighted with the service from Comfort Solutions! I would have no hesitation in recommending them to friends. My home is now so warm and snug - thanks Fergus
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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