Consider what a thorough cavity wall insulation and attic insulation job would do for your home.

Draw down on the Government's grant aid for same through the Home Energy Savings (HES) scheme by filing application for approval prior to the work schedule through Sustainable Energy Ireland's website, www.sei.ie.

Providing your house or apartment was built before 2006, when building regulations strengthhened thermal insulation standards, you are eligible to draw down grants to cover or suppport relevant works.

We can refer you on to ECO Insulation, a service and manufacturing business located at B5 Eastway Business Park, Ballysimon. Director Ger Keating, whose company, staff and -cavity wall prodducts are NSAI (National St'andards Authority of Ireland) approved, offers attic and cavity , wall insulation service.

"All the team is fully trained and NSAI approved, " he makes the point. "ECO Insulation is a member of CIGA, the Cavity Wall Installers Guarantee Association, and the job we do carries a 25 year guarantee.

We can insulate your attic and walls to top specification in a day's work, and the savvings to the average household's gas or oil bill is estimated to be 30 to 40 per cent.

There's also the sheer comfort factor of warmer home throughout the year and an end to any problems with condensation or black mould on shower room or kitchen ceillings, for example".

Ger Keating's company will come over to your property at a time that suits for initial assessment, a quote on works arid to log a ~ report for NSAI approval and inspection.

The condition of the building and any relevant defects the owner might or might not be aware of are noted and it's a detailed survey.

He can advise also on the schedule for HES grant application and approval, and ECO Insulation is a company approved by the SEI for grant allocation to homeownners.

Back to keeping the home fires burning more efficiently. You can contact ECO Insulation on 061-314555 on a Monday to Saturday basis. After hours assessments are offered too.