What Is the Concrete Levy? In September 2022, the Minister for Finance announced the “Concrete Levy” as part of Budget 2023; signed into law of the Finance Act 2022 in December 2022. The introduction of the Concrete Levy stemmed from the need for a redress scheme for homeowners affected by Mica and Pyrite,
Is Timber Frame Really the Way Forward? Thinking of building a new house in Ireland? The advantages of building a timber frame house over the more standard traditional block method are endless. Block may be trying to play catch up in terms of energy efficiency and airtightness, but the speed and precision of
Is a Passive Home Worth It? Passive Homes allow for related energy savings of up to 90% in comparison to traditional methods such as masonry construction. Passive Houses use less than 1.5 litres of oil per square meter of living space per year – much less than other low-energy buildings. Passive Houses are
MEMBRANES & BARRIERS Radon Barrier: Similar to a Damp Proof Membrane but with an additional benefit of preventing the penetration of radon gases into the build. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which can potentially damage your health if concentrated under an unprotected floor slab. Vapour Control Barrier: A layer used to
Disadvantages of Timber Frame Additional design and engineering time, but a quicker on-site build Lack of experienced builders and erection crews Transportation and cranage costs Exposure to weather before enclosed Susceptibility to decay if exposed to moisture Reliable timber frame manufacturers in Ireland will install a vapour barrier between the inner wall and
“The life cycle of timber frame structures is measured not in decades, but millennia.” Timber frame houses are built to last, and their durability surpasses conventional stick frames by leaps and bounds. The Ise temple of Japan is over 1300 years old; the oldest existing timber frame structure in the world. There
Timber Frame Ireland unveiled Ireland's lowest independent u-value certification at just 0.09 w/m2k. Passive standard u-values range from 0.15 as low as 0.10 - the lower the better! Our Closed Panel Packages We offer four different closed panel packages; all within the passive standard range. With our factory fitted
A contemporary timber frame home built in Co. Tipperary alongside one of Ireland’s top renowned architects – all designed, engineered, manufactured & installed by the Timber Frame Ireland team. The client choose our popular Eco Package laid on Ireland’s largest ever Passive Insulated Foundation footprint, featuring a unique cantilever – another first for this
Around 15% of the total heat produced is lost through drafts. This represents an enormous amount of heat loss in a well-insulated home. In a well-insulated build, air leakage can also condensate causing moisture within the walls during the winter. Air leakage is driven by differing air pressures across the build’s envelope. This pressure
Like a lot of people in Ireland, you probably still think block is superior to timber frame. Fair statement? Simply because it’s what you’re used to – right? Wrong! Needless to say, every company is going to boast it’s superiority in one way or another. The only difference is, we’re here to tell you
