Yesterday’s budget has hit us all hard , so we now need to focus on saving money in our homes over the next few weeks and implementing them right through to 2012.
With Christmas fast approaching we all find that our electricity bills will be more expensive and heating is more necessary resulting in increased bills.
But fear not there are many ways that you can save money in your home this winter .
Check out our photos below from our EuroExternal Launch day which took place on Saturday 8th Oct in McDonoghs DIY Store Ballybane.
EuroExternal along with Bostik Climatech & McDonoghs launched the newest solution in insulation to arrive in Galway .
Be Wealthier , Warmer & Greener this Winter with External Wall Insulation from Bostik, McDonoghs & EuroExternal.
EuroExternal qualifys for a €4,000 grant from the Better Energy Homes Scheme from SEAI.
FreePhone us on 1800 813 813 for more information or visit our website www.euroexternal.ie for more information and to see how EuroExternal is applied.
EuroExternal is a composite cladding system designed using premium quality insulation, polymer based renders and finished with a variety of waterproof finishes designed to replicate your home. EuroExternal is ideal for buildings with a single skin construction (mass concrete, precast concrete, cavity block). Passive housing can be achieved through the use of external wall insulation as there is no restriction on the dept of the insulation and very low U-Values can be achieved. The product is designed with an extended lifespan of a minimum of 30 years, designed & tested for the Irish climate so you receive the best performing system on the Irish market. The application of EuroExternal reduces heating bills, improves your comfort and reduces carbon emissions also.
EuroBer is a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland approved and fully certified Building Energy Rating provider which provides a complete professional energy rating service nationwide. All our assessors have either Architecture or Engineering backgrounds and all hold FETAC Certification.
A Building Energy Rating (BER) label is a standardised way to examine and represent the energy performance of a property, the building fabric and its heating supply are surveyed.
With Energy prices on the increase and BER certs lasting for 10 years, it pays to have the best rating done, as your properties value in a few years will be significantly impacted by the BER rating it has.
Grant Aid towards your BER Assessment of €80 is available from SEAI’s Better Energy Homes Scheme. In order to avail of this grant aid you must upgrade two measures from the list of approved measures. Visit www.seai.ie or www.eurober.ie for more information and to apply for your grant TODAY.
If you are looking for an insulated storage space for your attic, EuroFloor is the perfect solution.
EuroFloor is an insulated timber panelling which can be used for attic walkway access and attic flooring
systems. EuroFloor is specially designed to allow house holders to insulate their attic and still use the space for storage. EuroFloor is essential for ensuring that there is safe ,
We are always looking for ways to save more money in the home. Below are 10 Home Energy tips that will save you money!
Hot Water
Set your cylinder thermostat to 60°C/140°F and your waster will be hot enough for bathing and washing. This can save up to €15 per year.
Light bulbs
If you use a particular light for an average of four hours or more a day, then replace it with an energy-saving equivalent – which will use around a quarter of the electricity and last up to 12 times longer. Each energy efficient bulb fitted could give you an estimated saving of €10.50 off your energy bill per year.
Check out article below published on The Irish Times Website today..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2011/0711/1224300497332.html
CONOR POPE, Consumer Affairs Correspondent
BORD GÁIS Energy customers will see their energy bills rise by more than €300 a year as the company prepares to dramatically increase its charges in the weeks ahead.
The firm will announce an electricity price increase of more than 10 per cent later this week and is preparing to apply to the Commission for Energy Regulation for a gas price increase of between 20 and 30 per cent, The Irish Times has learned.
The increases come at a time when more than 100,000 of the energy provider’s customers are in arrears and struggling to pay their bills.
Be prepared for this winter and insulate your cold water tank with EuroTank. EuroTank cold water tank jacket consists of natural glass wool insulation that will not rot or degrade over time. EuroTank offers extra protection to help prevent the tank from freezing.
The EuroHood is a dark grey attic stairway insulator comprised of a durable, soft to touch fibreglass material and tough, highly reflective foil. The EuroHood comes fully assembled and is easy to install.
Since the recent cold snap we have all become to realize that investing in energy saving products has its financial benefits in the long run. With increasing fuel costs and rising home heating bills it is important to be prepared and to be insulated!
SEAI grants are still available with a total of up to €750 available towards Cavity Wall Insulation, Attic Insulation & post works BER assessment. The Savings alone with your home been insulated correctly will benefit your pocket significantly. Poorly insulated homes loose between 40% & 50% of heat.
By upgrading your insulation in your home you will dramatically cut your home heating bills and cut your energy use, which in turn will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions.
Below is a list of extra measures than can be installed to help you save further in your home:
Letter Box Insulator:
Brush will always retain original shape
Rigid back – gives extra strength and barrier against draught.
