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Most Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Insulation Products

• How do I get a quote from Sip's

  
  Please contact is by phone or e-mail and Eoin or one of his sales representatives will call out to site and go through the best options for your project. We will measure up and provide a free quotation on-site
  
  

  How long has Cellulose Insulation been around ?

  
  Cellulose is one the oldest building materials . Many types of cellulosic materials have been used, including newspaper, cardboard, cotton, straw, sawdust, hemp and corncob.
  
  

  Modern cellulose insulation, made with recycled newspaper using grinding and dust removing machines and adding a fire retardant, began in the 1950s and came into general use in the US during the 1970s.
  
  

  It is widely used across the US, Canada, Scandinavia and Europe and has been installed in homes in Ireland for since the 1990's.
  
  

  What are the best options for a timber framed home?

   

• SIP's Airtight system is perfect for a timber framed home as it can be used on the complete external envelope plus internal walls and floors giving you a single uniformed insulation material for your entire project.

• What are the best options for a block built house?

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• When it comes to a block built house, you must consider two types of insulation, one for the cavities of block walls (i.e Bead or Foam) and a second for internal studs, ceilings and most importantly the roof. SIP's Airtight or Parpac system is the perfect solution for a dormer roof as it will give you a complete seal without needing any ventilated space once a good quality breathable felt has been used on the roof.

• • • We are building a timber frame in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Is this to far for you to travel?

       

    • No, we work nationwide and have insulated homes from Donegal to Dungarvan in the past. A sales representative will first call out and give and go through the best insulation options for your project and give you a quotation for same.