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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Homes of the future launched by Canadian Ambassador Binns
PORTSIDE, ROSSLARE Harbour, is the new address of the modern home in Ireland, people in attendance at the launch of a new housing scheme there heard recently.
The homes use state-of theart techniques to insulate them.
Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Patrick Binns, was the guest speaker at the event, run by James Boggan and Noel Byrne, in association with Wexford Chamber of Commerce.
These “A” Rated BER certification houses have superb air tightness of 0.29 Ac/h @ 50 Pascals as verified by Homebond.
The high quality of the internal wall board leads to a greater reduction in noise levels and also superior strength and durability.
A highly efficient Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system provides a healthier and cleaner air quality throughout the house. Solar panels provide free hot water, while there are also Oliva energy efficient Triple Glazed windows, providing great security and reduced noise levels.
Described as Super-E homes, they feature a fully floored attic space with full head height, making it a very usable space. The ceiling is covered with a foam-based material which expands 100 times making it incredibly air tight.
The Super-E home has a very low carbon foot-print due to the high content of renewable and low carbon products used throughout the construction of the house, making it an environmentally friendly home.
According to Codema, the average BER (energy) rating for actual houses tested in Dublin between January 1st, 2009 and end of February 1st, 2009 was €1 (new houses tested in all Ireland averaged B2, according to SEI.
The Wexford house is A3, meaning it uses less than a quarter of the energy.
Mr. Binns said Canada has a lot of experience in building energy efficient homes, especially following the energy crisis in the 1970s.
“They made a lot of mistakes. They were tight and did not breathe. Since then we have learned how to do it right. These homes are tight and breathable.” Mr. Binns said he was delighted to see Canadian and Irish companies working together.
“Builders are looking for something with added value now,” he added, before congratulating everybody involved in the project.”
He presented a certificate to Jim Boggan for his Super E homes. Mr. Boggan said: “During these recessionary times Portside offer environmentallyfriendly, energy efficient homes.”
He said many people in attendance were probably expecting a show-house packed with furniture.
“If Showhouse wants to come down and furnish it they are welcome to do so,” he joked.
He said a woman from Galway was at the site the previous day and bought a bungalow, adding that there has been considerable interest in the development.
One of the original Super E builders, Jeff Armstrong congratulated Mr. Boggan and Mr. Byrne on their development, saying five years ago no builder in Ireland was interested in building these homes. He said with BER ratings now looming large, they should have listened. Sherry Fitzgerald Haythornthwaite are looking after the sale of the properties.
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