Ep65 - Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan

Barry McCarron, Chairman of the Passive House Association of Ireland, chats about doing up his family to make it energy efficient, including:Going from a bungalow to an A rated homeCost details and how it compared to building newWhat is the fabric first approachWhat are the main types of insulation? Where are each best used?How much insulation is enough: cost optimal amount to installWhy is airtightness important?How to install insulation and airtightness correctlyThe benefits of following a set standard like the passive house standard What the future of house building and retrofitting looks like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.