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Before You Insulate: Why Understanding Your Home’s Wall Construction Matters

by | September 11, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice | 0 Comments

Retrofitting your home can improve comfort, reduce heat loss and increase energy efficiency. However, before insulation is installed, one important question needs to be answered: What is your home actually built from? It may sound straightforward, but wall...
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Where to Start with a Home Retrofit

by | August 10, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Home Energy Assessment (HEA), SEAI Grants & Schemes | 0 Comments

For many homeowners across Munster, the biggest barrier to starting a retrofit is not cost or grants, it is simply not knowing where to begin. With so many possible upgrades, insulation, heating, windows, ventilation, renewables, it is easy to feel overwhelmed before...
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Insulation Isn’t Just for Winter: Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

by | July 13, 2026 | Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice, Home Energy Assessment (HEA) | 0 Comments

Ireland is officially in a heatwave, with temperatures climbing into the high twenties and Met Éireann confirming heatwave conditions this July, on the back of a warm spell back in June too. For a country built around keeping the cold and rain out, it is a welcome...
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New BER Ratings in Ireland: What Homeowners Need to Know

by | May 28, 2026 | Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice, Policy & Industry News, SEAI Grants & Schemes | 0 Comments

Ireland’s new BER ratings system came into effect on 24th May 2026 with the introduction of a simplified BER scale for homes and buildings. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has introduced the new BER scale to make energy ratings easier for homeowners to...
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Why More Homeowners in Ireland Are Retrofitting in 2026

by | May 1, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice | 0 Comments

Many homeowners across Ireland are now taking a closer look at how their homes perform. In the past, retrofitting was often seen as something technical or optional. Today, it is becoming a practical step for improving comfort, reducing energy use and preparing homes...
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Why Retrofit Upgrades Fail Without a Fabric First Approach

by | April 17, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice, Tech & Innovation | 0 Comments

Most retrofit upgrades are done with the right intention. Improve efficiency, reduce energy use and create a more comfortable building. But in many cases, the results fall short. Higher running costs, underperforming systems and buildings that still feel cold are more...
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How to Prepare Your Home for Rising Energy Costs

by | April 2, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice | 0 Comments

Most homeowners across Ireland have seen their energy bills increase, with sharp and sudden rises in recent weeks. Bills have changed quickly over just a few days as global events continue to disrupt energy supply across Europe. While these changes can happen quickly,...
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St Patrick’s Day and Greener Irish Homes

by | March 13, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, SEAI Grants & Schemes | 0 Comments

St Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Ireland, our communities, and the places we call home. Across the country, people come together to recognise Irish culture and heritage. It is also a reminder of something that matters every day of the year. The homes we live in...
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Meet Retrofit Design at the SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Event in Killarney

by | March 4, 2026 | Company News, Energy Upgrade Advice, FAQs & Advice, Home Energy Assessment (HEA), SEAI Grants & Schemes | 0 Comments

Retrofit Design Ltd will be exhibiting at the SEAI Home Energy Upgrade event taking place at The Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday, March 11th from 5pm to 8pm. If you are thinking about improving your home’s energy efficiency, this event offers a great...
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What Is a Home Energy Assessment and Why It Matters

by | February 26, 2026 | Deep Retrofit, Energy Upgrade Advice, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQs & Advice, Home Energy Assessment (HEA) | 0 Comments

Every successful retrofit begins with a Home Energy Assessment. Before making decisions about insulation, heating systems or windows, it is important to understand how your home performs today. A Home Energy Assessment gives you that clarity. It shows where heat is...
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