This seminar series explores the different elements funded under the scheme and details the best practices for retrofitting for energy efficiency.

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Retrofit for Energy Efficiency - Seminar Series
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hes.jpgMondays 15 March - 19 April | 7pm - 8.30pm | Cultivate at the Greenhouse | €150 for 6 seminars / €80 for three seminars / €30 each seminar | 20% discount for Cultivate and EASCA members | To book call: 01- 6745773

With the SEI Home Energy Saving Scheme a considerable amount of work is being undertaken to retrofit our buildings for energy efficiency. In principle, installing insulation and new boilers is a positive step, however, in practice there can be pitfalls.

This seminar series explores the different elements funded under the scheme and details the best practices for retrofitting for energy efficiency. This series will be of interest to contractors, energy assessors, landlords, those interestred in buying or selling a home and homeowners considering retrofitting and availing of the HES scheme.

15/03 Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency - Introduction: Jay Stuart Architect, DWEcoCo

22/03 Roof Insulation – Flat, Pitched, warm roof construction, sloping ceilings: Duncan Stewart Architect

29/03 Wall Insulation - Cavity Fill, cold bridge, Dry lining, External Insulation: Joseph Little Architect, JLA

05/04 Boilers & Heating Controls – other methods of heating water: Michael Mehan Ecosave

12/04 Airtightness & Ventilation – draughtproofing, condensation: Chris Montegue Building Envelope Technologies

19/04 Panel Discussion –An opportunity for participants to have their questions answered by a panel of experts and to discuss the challenges of retrofitting our homes and buildings in Ireland