Semi-D Rathmines
BER: F to A1
Overview
Deep Retrofit
Larkrock recently transformed this 1935-built semi-detached home in Dublin 6 into a highly energy-efficient, future-proofed property. With an initial BER of F and high energy demands, the property underwent a comprehensive SEAI One Stop Shop energy retrofit, achieving an outstanding A1 BER rating.
By significantly reducing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, this project highlights how energy upgrades, when done correctly, can create a comfortable, sustainable home while preserving the character of older properties.
Our One Stop Shop Retrofit Approach
Larkrock began this project with a detailed home energy assessment, creating a tailored roadmap for the upgrades required. Every aspect of the building and systems in the home was improved to maximise efficiency and comfort while taking full advantage of SEAI One Stop Shop retrofit grants.
The Challenge:
Before the retrofit, the property faced several challenges typical of homes from this era:
These inefficiencies resulted in primary energy usage of 50,285 kWh/year and CO₂ emissions of 9,171 kg/year. Space heating demands were also significant at 20,021 kWh/year, making the home costly to heat and uncomfortable in the cold winters.
Post-Works Summary:
CO₂ Emissions were reduced from a staggering 9,171 kg/year to only 554 kg/year. This is clearly reflected in the space heating demand reduction from 20,021 kWh/year to a mere 8,603 kWh/year.
Key improvements included:
Customer Testimonial
“We are blown away with the massive BER increase thanks to our One Stop Shop grants project. The team at Larkrock helped liaise directly with the SEAI and delivered the perfect result!”
Net Energy-Positive Home
The retrofit achieved exceptional results, transforming the property into a net energy-positive home as follows:
A Collaborative Approach
At Larkrock, we’re passionate about creating homes that are not only efficient but also comfortable and enjoyable to live in. By working closely with our clients, we ensure each retrofit is tailored to their needs, making the journey to an energy-efficient home straightforward and stress-free.
Interested in exploring your retrofit options? Whether you’re ready to start or just looking for advice, we’d love to help. Contact us or visit our showroom to learn more.
Larkrock – Retrofitting homes for a sustainable future.
