[vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Ireland’s new National Retrofitting Scheme (launched 9 February 2022) provides homeowners with a comprehensive range of packages that make it easier for them to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient for increased levels of comfort and lower energy bills.<\/p>\n
With upgrades likely to make the home significantly more airtight, assessing if there will be adequate ventilation, and maintaining existing ventilation, is key to achieving good indoor air quality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here are five ways to ensure ventilation conforms to the NSAI SR54 Code of practice for the energy efficient retrofit of dwellings:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]1: Survey the property for existing ventilation as these will need to be maintained or enhanced.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]2: Provide controllable background ventilation to the values set out in the following tables:<\/p>\n
Note: Where Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) is installed, provide background ventilation of at least 3,125mm\u00b2 equivalent area per habitable room.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”35467″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]3: Ensure there is adequate ventilation to combustion appliances as per Table 35.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”35471″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]4: Install acoustic sound attenuating vents in noisy areas to reduce the amount of noise entering the property.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]5: Ensure all ventilators have an Equivalent Area<\/strong> air flow calculation measured to EN 13141-1:2004.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” 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please do not hesitate to contact Kieran Perry on +44(0)1536 511874<\/strong> [vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Ireland’s new National Retrofitting Scheme (launched 9 February 2022) provides homeowners with a comprehensive range of packages that make it easier for them to upgrade their homes to be 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