By adding insulation, you lower the amount of energy needed to heat your home, resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and lower monthly heating bills. Inadequate insulation is one of the main reasons why the average Irish home can lose up to 50 percent of its energy.

Adding insulation will provide a lifetime of comfort and energy savings. Eco Insulation Solutions of Ireland, believes the Irish government’s efforts to save energy are a great start.

The recent changes to the Irish Building Code are an excellent example of the government’s commitment to energy conservation.

While previous generations may have been content to live in drafty houses, most people now want comfortable warm houses. A healthy house today is well sealed, well insulated and properly ventilated. A well-insulated house is a bit like dressing for the bad weather. A wool sweater will keep you warm if the wind is not blowing and it is not raining. On a windy, rainy day, wearing a nylon shell over your wool sweater helps keep you dry and warm. A house that is Insulated is similar.

On the outside, underneath the brickwork, there is an air barrier that does the same thing as the nylon— it keeps the wind from blowing through it. Then there is the insulation (like your sweater) and a vapour barrier, which helps keep moisture away from the structure of the house where it can do prolonged damage.