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Cavity Wall Insulation Frequently Asked Questions
Bonded bead cavity wall insulation is a high performance, efficient system with a quick and clean installation. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about bonded bead cavity wall insulation.
Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation General FAQ
- Why should I install cavity wall insulation?
- Can filling the cavities lead to moisture crossing to the inside wall?
- Does the Irish Agrément Board support the claim
that the a Bonded Bead system can not cause damp penetration? - What is the Irish Agrément Board?
- Are polybeads environmentally safe?
- How will I know that enough bead has been blown into
the wall and that the job is being carried out properly? - Because you are not compressing the material within the cavity, do you need
to drill as many holes as other systems where a given density must be achieved?
Answers for Bonded Bead FAQ
- Why should I install cavity wall insulation?
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According to independent government figures and Which? magazine wall insulation cam reduce your heating bills can reduce by as much as 25% and up to 33% in detached houses and bungalows.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - Can filling the cavities lead to moisture crossing to the inside wall?
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With polystyrene beads this cannot happen because the material does not soak liquid. Drinking cups are made from it because of this quality. When you drink from such a cup you notice the heat from the drink cannot penetrate the thin wall of the cup. This will give you some idea of how little heat can pass through a 2½ to 4 inch thickness of the same material in a wall cavity. Every bead has a single point of contact with each of the surrounding beads, allowing the cavity to breathe and any moisture penetrating the outer leaf to drain away immediately.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - Does the Irish Agrément Board) support the claim that the a Bonded Bead system can not cause moisture penetration?
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Yes the Irish Agrément Board certifies that "Bonded Beads will not transmit water across the cavity or from below the Damp Proof Course Level.". In twenty years of use, no failure of this product has ever been reported.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - What is the Irish Agrément Board?
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The Irish Agrément Board is an official body designated by the Irish government to issue certification for construction products and systems. An Irish Agrément Board certificate proves that the certified products are manufactured from proper materials and suitable for the intended use under Irish site conditions, and in accordance with the Building Regulations 1997 to 2002.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - Are polybeads environmentally safe?
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Yes. In fact, polystyrene is used throughout the food and catering industry.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - How will I know that enough bead has been blown into the wall and that the job is being carried out properly?
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Beads cannot be compressed into small bales to take up less space or 'fluffed up' to take up more space. If not enough material is injected into the wall then the top of the cavity will be without bead. When the filling process is complete you can inspect the cavity and see for yourself the result of the installation. We will show you the beads in the cavity before we block the drill holes.
Back To Bonded Bead FAQ List - Because you are not compressing the material within the cavity, do you need to drill as many holes as other systems where a given density must be achieved?
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No, much fewer holes are required. We drill mainly at the top of the area we wish to fill and under windows. In a typical gable wall, only about half the number of holes are required to blow bonded bead as are needed with other systems.
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