By carrying out some simple insulation and draftproofing measures, annual heating costs can be reducedby up to 40%. We have found that in most homes wehave surveyed - even homes built within the last tenyears, insulation levels are not up to current standards.On completion of works our clients have noticedconsiderable improvement in the comfort level of thehouse and a significant reduction in their heating costs.There are currently grants available from SustainableEnergy Ireland to every house in the country constructedprior to 2006 to help towards the cost of insulation andhome heating systems and controls. Clane Building Works is a one stop shop for the energyaware home owner providing advice & installation in allthe leading systems available. From the initialassessment & advice on the most practical andeconomical upgrades available to completion of thenecessary works & final certification. Our surveyors canalso help by providing information and advice on the SEIgrants available to improve the energy rating of yourhome.

Owens Corning Approved Installersof Attic / Loft InsulationIf your attic does not contain insulation, up to 30% ofyour heat could escape meaning it could cost you moremoney to heat your house. If your attic has alreadybeen insulated we would suggest improving itsperformance and bring it up to current buildingstandards. Aside from saving your money, insulatingyour attic will help to reduce the emission of carbondioxide and other environmentally polluting substances.The Owens Corning high density pink insulation used atClane Building Works maintains insulating power overtime. Since fiber glass does not absorb moisture, it will

not hold water,thereby resisting anypermanent loss of u-value. When installed it willnot settle ordeteriorate whichensures that theinsulating value ismaintained. It is also

rodent resistant. The insulating materials in Pink fiberglass insulation are non-combustible. This natural fireresistance is unaffected by evaporation, moisture, ortime. Which makes the insulation we at Clane BuildingWorks use a very reliable product.

Installers of Dry LiningThis system is used on the inside of the house with greateffect; the boards used are 80mm polyurethaneinsulation with 12mm plaster board and a fresh skimplaster finish. All electrical points and radiators will berepositioned as part of the works. The great benefit ofthis system is that it retains heat in the room for anextended period thus reducing the amount of time youhave to leave your heating running and gives your wallsa perfect finish, a great bonus especially in olderproperties.

Installing Cavity Wall Insulation -Thermobead Approved InstallersMany Irish dwellings have cavity walls that could befilled, with blown cavity wall thermobead insulation. Callus at Clane Building Works and we can arrange for oneof our surveyors to carry out a free detailed borescopesurvey to determine the construction type and mostsuitable insulation options available for your home.

Our pumped cavity wall bead system is considered to bethe best solution for cavity wall construction with a 25year guarantee, whether in a new build or upgrade.With full Irish Agrement accreditation, Clane BuildingWorks offer the quality of product and a professionalservice which you would expect. A Typical house couldsave up to 40% of its energy bill by using cavity wallinsulation.If the house is of another type of wallconstruction there are a range of other suitable wallinsulation upgrade options such as internal dry lining oroutsulation (detailed below).

NSAI & Parex approved installersexternal outsulationOutsulation refers to a uniqueproduct for exterior wallinsulation and a wide range ofrender finishes. Thetechnology involves acomposite insulating panelwhich is applied to the exteriorwall, with a finish coat ofacrylic render. The finish isavailable in many colors and varied textures, theoutsulation can be made to replicate the original finish ofthe house or create a new design to your ownsatisfaction. Outsulation is also resistant to sun, wind,moisture, heat, cold and fire, a feature that has made ittop choice in construction.

The finish coat will notfade, crack, chip or peeland comes with a 30 yearguarantee. Acrylic surfacescan be washed whennecessary giving anessentially maintenancefree surface.

Home Heating ControlsClane Building Works can provide you with all HomeHeating Control devices for optimizing the energyefficiency of your home. The purpose is to optimize theusage by regulating;• When the heating should turn on• What temperature it should be• What minimum space humidity would be acceptable• The areas that need heating

The optimization of thelisted aspects will save atleast 17% of your homeheating energyconsumption. Usage of acondensing boiler cansave up to 40% of yourcurrent energy bills.

Heating SystemsReplacing your boiler can greatly reduce the amount youwill pay for heat. Today's heating systems are over 70%more efficient than those available twenty years ago. Inmany cases, the amount you save on energy costs willcover the cost of a replacement boiler within a few years.You can often have a much warmer home for only afraction of the cost.

If your heating system is under sized, your rooms willnot be warm and you will pay higher energy bills as yoursystem tries to keep up. However, a heating system thatis over sized can also raise your energy bill higher than

is necessary to heat yourresidence or office. At ClaneBuilding Works, we custom fityour new system to yourstructure. Whether you need a newsystem for a structure you arebuilding or a replacement ofyour existing heating system,Clane Building Works has itcovered. We offer installationservice as well as emergencyrepairs. You can trust ClaneBuilding Works to provide youwith excellent service in atimely manner.

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Kingspan Solar Approved InstallersIn Ireland solarenergy can beused to create afree source ofheat in almostall houses orbuildings. Solarwater heating isthe most costeffective way of

using solar energy. The most reliable and durableconsidering Ireland's climate is the use of a vacuum tubeand flat plate solar panels. The use of solar panels is anexcellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and addvalue to your home.

Solar Panels are also knows as 'collectors' which arefitted to the roof of a building. The sun's heat is used towarm water or another fluid which passes through thepanel. This fluid is fed to a heat store such as a hot-water tank which provides hot water or a source of hotwater for central heating for the building. The solarpanels work through the day regardless of whether it isovercast without direct sunshine. Most homes aresuitable for solar panels, we can arrange a free detailedsurvey of the home to ascertain the most suitable andcost effective options.

Window Upgrades - Double / TripleGlazed WindowsIn the fight against building heat loss, windows anddoors fitted with traditional single pane glazing is amajor drawback. It is through the windows of a buildingthat most heat is lost. This is because heat escapesmore readily through glass than other building materials.Given the same area of window and wall, the window willallow eight times more heat to escape. Therefore it isextremely important that your windows are as efficientas possible. At Clane Building Works we can removeyour old windows and replace with double / triple glazedhigh efficiency windows, which will make a hugedifference not only in the comfort of the home but alsoaesthetically.

InfiltrationInfiltration or air leakage is a major cause of energywastage in buildings. Infiltration is the loss or gain ofuntreated and unregulated Air through gaps and crevicesaround windows, doors, roofs, vents and sky lights etc.These gaps could be minute or considerable dependingon the workmanship, type of material and design, age ofthe installation etc.

The movement of air in or out of a building is due to windblow causing an increase or decrease in pressure to force

the air through. The infiltration can also take placethrough the porosity of the building envelope material aswell.

Our surveyors can carry out a detailed survey of thehome identifying air leakage and we take the necessaryremedial action to seal off these crevices and gaps in andaround windows and doors, seal the gaps in pipe andduct penetrations, roofs and ceilings etc. Moistureingress and air infiltration through the walls can beminimized by the use of water sealant paints, vaporbarrier films and foils etc.

BER Certification From 1st July 2009 all dwellings being offered for sale orrent must have a BER certificate. A BER Certificate is anindication of the energy performance of a dwelling. It isdesigned to be visibly identifiable to a client so that theycan quickly and clearly understand how energy efficienta dwelling will be.

There is a scale on the left hand side which ranges fromG up to A1 and the higher up the scale a dwelling iscalculated, the more energy efficient it will be. A1 beingthe most efficient level.

Over time, a client's choice of house to buy or to rent willbe influenced by how good or bad the energy rating is.For the first time, a potential buyer or renter will be ableto make decisions on where to buy or rent and includeenergy consumption & CO2 emissions as part of thatprocess.

A BER Certificate is an official document that is publishedby SEAI. After completing some of the measures thathave been outlined by in this brochure Clane BuildingWorks have greatly increased the BER rating of ourclients properties.

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Customer Comment from Eoghan Kelly:“Following works the difference to heat inour home was noticed almost immediately.We have halved our heating times and areactually looking forward to the next heatingbill. We are extremely pleased with the job.”

BER AssessmentsThermal ImageryRenewable Energy SystemsHome Energy RetrofitsInternal & External Insulation SystemsBlown Cavity Wall & Attic InsulationSolar Panel SystemsGeothermal SystemsHeating Upgrades

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BER Assesment • Thermal Imagery • Renewable Energy Services

Internal & External Insulation • Solar Panel Systems • Efficent Windows

Attic Insulation • Boiler Upgrades • Heating Controls

bonded bead cavity wall insulation

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Tel: 045 838376 Fax: 045 838377

Email: clanebuildingworks@eircom.net

www.kinggroup.ie

Registered Office: 13 Rath Avenue, Prosperous, Naas, Co. Kildare

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)has just launched a new five-year strategic planwith a mission of transforming Ireland into asociety based on sustainable energy structures,technologies and practices, and a vision of makingIreland a recognised global leader in sustainableenergy.

Home Energy Saving SchemeThe Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme providesgrants to homeowners who are interested inimproving the energy efficiency of their home inorder to reduce energy use and costs as well asgreenhouse gas emissions. The scheme is open toall owners of existing houses built before 2006.The Sustainable Energy Authority of Irelandadministers the scheme.

Assistance will be provided by way of fixed grantstowards the costs of implementing upgrademeasures. There is also a grant for households whochoose to get a Building Energy Rating (BER)assessment Before and After the works arecompleted, however this is not mandatory.

Availing of the SchemeIt is a National scheme and therefore allhomeowners of dwellings built before 2006 mayapply. Landlords and owners of multiple propertiesmay also apply, however they must submit aseparate application form for each property. If youare a landlord or a management companyconsidering an entire building upgrade, pleasecontact SEAI before applying online for the grant.

Type of Works Which Quality forGrantsGrants will be provided to homeowners who investin energy efficiency improvements in the followingarea:• Roof Insulation• Wall Insulation - this includes either cavity

wall, internal dry lining or external insulation (outsulation)

• Building Energy Rating (BER) - you can get a grant for a BER if one is done before and after the works are completed

• Heating Controls Upgrade• Installation of a High Efficiency (> 90%) Gas or

Oil fired Boilers with Heating Controls Upgrade*

How Much Are the Grants? Grants are fixed for each type of measure asindicated in the table below. Grant approval mustbe in place before any purchase of materials orcommencement of measures undertaken. Grantsare paid after the measures are completed and thecontractor has been paid by the homeowner. In theinstance where the cost of the work (vat inclusive)is less than the fixed grant amount, the actual costwill be reimbursed.

* Please note that while you are entitled to applyfor each Measure there is a minimum requirementthat the grant amount in the first application mustbe €500 or greater. The BER grant cannot formpart of this €500 amount

How Do I Apply?For application details please visit www.seai.ie andclick on home energy saving.

Sustainable Energy Authoring of Ireland Explained

Customer Comment from Aimee Corcoran:

"The work was completed without any hassleand in a timely manner. The heating bill hasnow dropped significantly. I was happy inevery aspect of dealing with the King Group."

MEASURE CATEGORY GRANT *

Roof Roof Insulation €250

Wall Cavity wall insulation €400

Internal Wall Dry-Lining €2,500

External wall insulation €4,000

Heating High Efficiency Gas or Oil

Controls fired Boiler with Heating

Controls Upgrade €700

Heating Controls Upgrade €500

BER Assessment A Before works and an

Afterworks BER assessment €200

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