New insulated plaster compound launched in Ireland

New insulated plaster compound launched in Ireland
Dublin based home improvement product distributor Igoe International Ltd has announced the recent launch of Thermilate Eco Insulating Plaster in Ireland.
Managing Director of the company Brendan C Igoe said “Thermilate Eco Plaster has been developed by UK based Thermilate as an offshoot from technology discovered initially during the NASA space programme where this reflective material was designed to cut down extreme heat build up on shuttles etc. The plaster is applied like any normal plaster but its reflective properties has the effect of ‘bouncing back’ a significant amount of the room’s heat which would normally escape out through the walls or ceiling.”
The company claims the product can reduce actual room heat loss by up to 50% depending on the plaster thickness applied. It can be applied to walls & ceilings and also external without any major invasion of living space.
A big benefit is you can switch off your heating possibly an hour sooner or reducing the thermostat by two or even three degrees while maintaining a comfortable room temperature thereby saving on heating bills as well as reducing your carbon footprint. With the expected introduction of additional carbon taxes, Igoe added the timing is perfect for anybody upgrading their overall insulation situation.
Igoe added “Thermilate Eco Plaster is especially effective in older homes where wall insulation is poor or even non existent like old solid stone walls etc. Another benefit is the fact that it reduces and in most cases eliminates ‘cold wall’ condensation and subsequent mould problems because when the warm moist air touches the wall, the Eco Plaster makes the wall feel warmer thereby reducing condensation and formation of water droplets on the wall”
Mr Igoe also stated “Thermilate Eco Plaster can be a cost effective substitute for conventional insulation methods such as dry lining, polystyrene etc, it does offer a huge improvement in ones home comfort factor with minimal reduction in room space.”
Thermilate Eco Plaster retails at €47.38 per 15kg bag, which covers 4 sq metres at 10 mm thick or pro rata.
The development is welcomed as being a positive one in reducing costs of home heating. the development as being particularly attractive or anybody considering doing up old houses on doing attic conversions.