Entries by John Martin

The 8 principles of deep retrofit

At RENOVA we believe that ‘Form Follows Function’!. ‘Form Follows Function’ is a simple principle which means that the shape of a building should primarily be based upon its intended function or purpose.

Home renovation – budget wisely

When it comes to upgrading your home, the first thing that many people think of is budget. Whether you are looking at a small update or a full-on Deep Retrofit, it’s important to plan ahead and budget wisely so that you can ensure the project goes according to plan.  In this blog post we will […]

The fundamentals of retrofit

According to a recent article by John Cradden on Independent.ie, ‘The Tricky Economics of Greening your Home‘, it is essential to prioritise insulation and ventilation as opposed to more ‘trendy’ technologies when carrying out energy-saving retrofit on your home…. This view is also shared by RENOVA, home-energy experts, who always place importance upon the fundamentals of insulation and […]

Why older homes are less energy efficient

Owning an older home can bring with it certain challenges. Generally older homes are less energy efficient. With advances in technology, a newer built home is much more likely to be up-to-date on the latest insulation techniques.