While energy-efficient solutions like insulation and modern heating systems are often discussed when we talk about energy-efficient homes, airtightness is sometimes left out of the conversation. Most of us aren’t even aware what airtightness is. However, if you’re looking for an energy-efficient eco-friendly house, airtightness is an essential component.
To give potential homeowners a better understanding of airtightness we have teamed up with Usher Airtightness to discuss what airtightness is and to discuss why airtightness is so important.
Usher Airtightness
Usher Airtightness is one of Ireland’s premier airtightness companies. They are part of the Usher Energy Saving Solutions group. Usher have been offering both Irish households and Irish businesses the highest standard of insulation solutions for decades. The airtightness side of the business is concerned with both providing quality airtightness materials and airtightness installation solutions.
What is Airtightness?
First things first, let’s discuss what airtightness actually is. At its core airtightness is concerned with air leakage from a home. Air leakage is the amount of air that escapes through cracks and gaps in the fabric of a home’s walls, floors and roof. Therefore, airtightness solutions are concerned with limiting the amount of air leakage e.g. stopping as much of the warm air from leaking out of a property as possible.
What does an airtightness specialist provide?
An airtightness specialist installs airtight materials that are designed to stop the escape of warm air from a property. The areas of a home that an airtightness specialist is concerned with are places where the most air is likely to escape. These areas typically are windows and doors, loft hatches, between floorboards, open fires, open flues, wall to ceiling joints, etc.
The above is only scratching the surface in regards to airtightness. If you have additional questions on this important area of home energy efficiency, please get in contact with Usher Airtightness today. They are available to clients nationwide.
| Address | Unit 102 Coolmine Ind Est, Dublin 15 |
| Telephone Numbers | 018201921 |
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| Website | www.usherairtightness.ie |