Frequently asked questions:


Q: What are the benefits of blown cavity insulation?

A: When on site no storage is required, installation takes 3-4 hours, our product requires 60% less drilling than others, air drying adhesive bonds the beads so they will not be unsettled by structural changes to the building, unique properties of the beads ensure drainage and protect against dampness.

Q: Does your company conform to any standards?

A: Yes, Collum & Gregg are NSAI Agrément Certificate (No. 05/0191 & Registration Number IAB/0191/180) & are also registered (ID Nr 10622) with the SEI to carry out work on the HES scheme.

Q: Can I avail of any grants to help with the costs?

A: Grants, are available through Sustainable Energy Ireland aimed at homeowners wishing to improve home energy efficiency. Up to €300 is available for Cavity Wall Insulation and up to €300 for roof insulation + €50 for the required Building Energy Rating (BER). Visit www.sei.ie for more info.

Q: Is the work approved and is there a warranty?

A: All Warmfill agents and Warmfill products are approved by IAB (Irish Agrement Board) and by BBA (British Board of Agrement). Warmfill Insulation products conform to building regulations. We are also registered with CIGA (Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency) who provide a 25 year guarantee scheme for work carried out by registered installer.

Q: How long will it take to pay itself off?

A: You can expect to save up to 40% a year on heating costs with Warmfill Cavity Wall Insulation. Based on a €500 saving a year, you will recover costs in about 3 years, depending on fuel prices. If you avail of SEI grants this could be shortened to 2 years. You will save 40% per year from then on.

Q: Why choose Warmfill Super Silver over other products?

A: We believe our product is superior to any other in the marketplace. No storage is required, installation takes 3-4 hours, our product requires 60% less drilling than others, air drying adhesive bonds the beads so they will not be unsettled by structural changes to the building, unique properties of the beads ensure drainage and protect against dampness. Our product is IAB & BBA approved, comes with a 25 year guaranntee and it also has a 0.34 Lambda Value.

Q: How are the beads held in place?

A: Warmfill Super Silver Insulation beads have a unique air drying adhesive applied during the installation process. Once the beads have settled in the cavity, the adhesive will set and bond the beads into a homogeneous heat saving mass.

Q: Do Warmfill Super Silver beads meet current building regulations?

A: Warmfill products are IAB and BBA certified which means the products and methods have been rigorously assessed to ensure durability and compliance with Irish and British building regulations.



The Collum & Gregg Product list:


Cavity Wall and Attic Insulation

Aluminium/uPVC Fasica Soffit & Gutters

Roller Shutter Garage doors

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Gutter Hedgehog

Rain Harvesting



Collum & Gregg are NSAI Agrément Certificate (No. 05/0191 & Registration Number IAB/0191/180) & are also registered (ID Nr 10622) with the SEI to carry out work on the HES scheme.


         


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