16 Oct Important changes to Building regulations that may effect Home Energy Grants
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has amended Part L of the Building Regulations from 1 Nov 2019 and requires improving the energy performance of dwellings undergoing major renovations. What is a major Renovation? It is the renovation of a dwelling where more than 25% of the surface of the dwelling envelope undergoes major renovation. Major Renovations include:- External Wall Insulation and Internal Wall Insulation (dry-lining) and therefore may trigger Major Renovation.
In order for works to quality for the Home Energy Grants the home must be compliant with Part L of the building Regulations.
To receive grant funding, it must be demonstrated that the building regulations have been met. This can be achieved with two options:
1) That the building energy rating is a B2 or better or
2) That the ceiling insulation has a U value of 0.16 w/m2k and old inefficient boilers are replaced as required.
If you require further information about these changes, please call Damien McEntire on 086 1729064. Superior Insulations are your local Insulation Contractor. We are based in Charlestown but cover Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford, Galway and other counties in Ireland.
