Testimonials
"Several alternative actions to address the problems were identified. We are very satisfied with the results. Would readily recommend Clare Home Energy Solutions " -John Aine Brady, Ennis
"Did a great job for us and explained everything in detail. He was very professional and we were very happy with his work" - Doreen Kelly, Ennis, Co. Clare
"Ken has been informative and helpful during our recent renovation project. I have no problem recommending him and his expertise in the energy field to others" - Fran McCarthy, Castleconnel, Limerick
"Ken worked with us on energy specifications for our attic conversion and carried out a blower door test to ensure the structure was sealed properly. Highly recommended." - Tom Reynolds, Ennis,...
Ken specified insulation, windows, doors, ventilation and sealing to bring a heritage cottage from a G to a C rating. He also carried out blower door tests. Brilliant service!" –Anthony...
"Ken did a detailed specification of the work needed. I ended up with a lovely warm house that is cheap to heat" - Anne Heraty, Ennis, Co. Clare
"Very pleasant to work with. I was able to understand what he was telling me. I would recommend him to other people also" - Stephen Unglert, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
"Ken did a BER assessment and combined that with a full energy survey. We are delighted with the improvement in heat retention. Thoroughly recommend him" - Ted Brooks, Clarecastle, Clare
"Did a good job, professional, detailed " - Dan O'Donnel, Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Tipperary
"Very satisfied. Great job done. Value for money. " - Mairead Ryan Ann, Holycross, Thurles
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An Air tightness(Blower Door) test is carried out by installing a large fan (blower door) into the hall doorway of the house .This is accomplished within a few minutes without removing the hall door. The outer rubber gaskets of the Blower Door frame are adjusted to seal up against the door opening.
As the fan speeds up air is sucked from the house causing outside air to be sucked in through gaps in the building envelope. These can be identified using a thermal imaging camera and a smoke pencil. The fan can then be reversed and smoke is generated inside the house. If the house is not sealed adequately smoke can be observed exiting from various places in the building envelope.
This approach is particularly useful when a builder has carried out significant modifications as a video be taken of the smoke and where it is coming from. The builder then uses this information to improve the envelope sealing before handover.
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Borescope investigations are carried out by drilling small holes in the walls or ceilings and viewing what lies behind them. Problems in the hidden spaces can include, gaps in insulation, building debris bridging the cavity and sources of dampness. After the investigation the small holes are sealed up and if necessary touched up with paint.
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Thermal imaging highlights tiny changes in temperature on surfaces. These tiny temperature differences can pinpoint where water is present due to under floor pipes leaking for instance.
On flat roofs it is possible to determine where the leaks are located. This allows the targeting of repairs rather than replacing the entire roof. During air tightness testing cold air being sucked in through cracks and joints in the building envelope slightly cool the surrounding areas. The thermal imaging camera can identify these locations.