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External insulation & window upgrade - advice and recommendations
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18-08-2020 11:21amI am looking into fitting external insulation and upgrading windows to an end of terrace solid concrete/pebble dashed former 2up/2 down plus kitchen extension council house. I have a few questions and am looking for recommendations - have you done any of this - if yes, how and who with - have you had any problems - if yes, what type (who to avoid) - please pm me.
- I read that fitting the windows at the same time is the best thing to do as they can be moved forward to avoid cold bridging. - Has anyone done this and if yes how did you coordinate the work?
- I also read that rock wool is best for pebble dash as it doesn't need prior surface work. - is this indeed the case, or are there alternatives?
- I also read that any gullies too close to the house, as well as gas meter boxes etc will have to be moved, and this might add extra cost and time (e.g. gas meter need bord gais to move it) - I have all of these situations - does anyone have experience with how this worked out?
- Concerning the moving of downpipes, wastepipes etc. - I probably need a lot of them moved, at least one goes into the ground directly - will the contractors deal with this or do I need a builder as well?
- Is there anything else I need to consider (I'm aware of SEAI grant, and NSAI list of approved contractors)?
- I also want to get the attic insulated, so might get this done at the same time also - so any wisdom on this would also be welcome.
Obviously I don't want to spend a fortune, but I also want a proper job done, and given all the work that will need to be carried out I want to make sure I go with a reputable company, so would appreciate recommendations from anyone who has had it done - and approximate cost. I'm Dublin southside.
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I read that fitting the windows at the same time is the best thing to do as they can be moved forward to avoid cold bridging. - Has anyone done this and if yes how did you coordinate the work?
You'll need to talk to the external insulation people. They might break off the cill and then fit the support for the window. Then the window people can come later, remove the old window and fit the new one further out. Get them to tape the window correctly with airtight tape and DPC's. The external insulation people will then return to finish.I also read that rock wool is best for pebble dash as it doesn't need prior surface work. - is this indeed the case, or are there alternatives?I also read that any gullies too close to the house, as well as gas meter boxes etc will have to be moved, and this might add extra cost and time (e.g. gas meter need bord gais to move it) - I have all of these situations - does anyone have experience with how this worked out?Concerning the moving of downpipes, wastepipes etc. - I probably need a lot of them moved, at least one goes into the ground directly - will the contractors deal with this or do I need a builder as well?Is there anything else I need to consider (I'm aware of SEAI grant, and NSAI list of approved contractors)?I also want to get the attic insulated, so might get this done at the same time also - so any wisdom on this would also be welcome.0
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