Does your home need ventilation?
Without proper ventilation,
your home and those in it,
are at risk
Without proper ventilation
your home could be sick
It’s as clear cut as this. If your home doesn’t have good ventilation, it’s sick. The prescription needed. A quick and easy check-up of your home to figure out the best course of treatment.
How ventilation works in your home
Let’s take your sitting room as an example. Moisture is generated in the room from breathing. Warm air in the room rises, carrying with it moisture. Warm air rises, making it necessary to place ventilation near the ceiling. The vent sucks out moisture from the warm air as it rises, cooling it. As cooler air is denser than warm air, it drops to the floor of your sitting room. Where the cycle beings again. A bit like the rain cycle.
In a correctly ventilated home, this process creates a consistent airflow, replacing the bad air in your home with good air and removing excess moisture.
How to improve the ventilation in your home
If you are concerned about the amount of ventilation your home is receiving the most helpful thing that you can do, and the most obvious, is to open the doors and windows in your home once a day.
There are two benefits to this.
- It will purge the stale air in your home and replace it with fresher, healthier air.
- Excess moisture will be removed from the air. Does your home have mould? Excess moisture is the main culprit.
How does this work? Letting cold air into your home will strip the moisture from the warm air. This reduces the risk of condensation. It also makes your home easier and cheaper to heat. How? Because it’s more efficient. When you turn on your heating, you’ll heat just the air. Rather than both the air and the moisture in the air.
Consider a home ventilation system.
A well-ventilated home is a healthy home. If you are having external wall insulation or other insulation measures carries out on your home, such as attic insulation, upgrading your ventilation to a Demand Control Ventilation system makes a lot of sense. The system can be installed while your home insulation is being done. It’ll save you money. While ultimately creating a better living environment in your home.
Do roofs need ventilation?
Absolutely. For two reasons. Under Part F of Irish building regulations, a building should have provisions in place “to prevent excessive condensation in a roof or a roof void above an insulated ceiling”. That’s one reason.
The other reason is that your home is at a greater risk of condensation if the attic is insulated. The attic insulation prevents heat loss from the rest of the house – but does not prevent moist air from passing up to the roof. When this air interacts with the cold attic air, condensation happens. This is bad news for your home.
A well-ventilated roof avoids the problem of condensation. While a poorly ventilated roof means your home is at greater risk of mould, damp and damage to building materials through condensation.
The AERECO Ventilation Series
Looking for more information? AERECO, a supplier we use, has created a useful ventilation video series.
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michael dixon
15:55 19 Feb 20
Churchfield offers a truly expert service and have the necessary trained and certified staff that several other competing businesses obviously lacked.
They installed a new Gas Boiler, Solar Panel and three circuit central heating system for us, cleanly and efficiently installed, impressing ourselves, but more importantly impressing the SEAI Inspector too!
We since had two minor glitches caused by supplier manufacturers rather than the Churchfield installation.
These minor faults were immediately and courteously corrected by Churchfield at no additional cost, that process personally overseen to a successful conclusion by Caroline of Churchfield.
Accordingly we can unequivocally recommend their highly professional service, especially as it was also highly competitively priced.read more
Nina McCarthy
10:52 28 Jan 20
they advertise a lot of services on their website that they don't provide. Like internal wall or cavity insulation for example. Should update the website to reflect the actual services they provide. Felt little uninterested in more complicated case as well like if they cant do all walls they just rejected as unsuitable for them. I called twice today and twice they said they don't do internal insulation and it is advertised on the website.read more
Ash Whelan
11:22 08 Jan 20
They installed (among other things) a new boiler 2 years ago. When my rads weren't working last Nov, I got a plumber out who was disgusted (his words) by how the system was installed. He said 'whoever did this should be shot'. Well, as Churchfield guarantee their work (at least that's what it says on a bit of paper) I got in touch. That was November. It is now well into January and.... I've been left waiting 3 times, (having taken time off work each time). They are uncommunicative and unreliable and the level of customer care is appalling. They have now fobbed me off altogether on another company without any notice, no one even bothered to let me know they had cancelled this appointment after I made it a month ago and again took time off. Avoid this company, go with someone who will look after their customers. My system is still leaking nearly 2 months later.read more
Mary Macken
10:01 20 Nov 19
A first visit. Tremendous work on restoring & preserving this iconic building. Enthralled by the exhibition spaces, imaginatively set out, throughout the different floors. A top quality museum and more. We also thoroughly enjoyed lunch at The Commons. One to visit again. And, there is a lovely garden and outdoor space.read more
Seamie Kyne
09:32 06 Nov 19
Booked a new boiler and on the day they were due to install they rang to tell me the booking date was now another month. I was told I would get a call back last week for clarification but still waiting and I was told that I would get a call from the first service agent 2 days ago when he was back in the office but still no contact. No compensation offered and no heat in the last month and now not for another month. Was told I could get a refund of deposit but that would mean I would be waiting longer to get a new boiler.
Edit: I would like to add, as the respondent has not looked into my complaint before addressing my review, that I was not told, as stated, that the date would not be held, nor was it on the documents I received. It was also not stated when I requested if any additional information was needed, due to my emails not being responded to. I was not stated either when I rang and paid the deposit that the date would be changed and I have still had no contact regarding it. I have however received an email looked for the grant offer from SEAI. Priorities seem to be more about getting the money rather than solving the issue.
Further to this I logged a complaint on the 24th of October and was told I would be contacted within 48 hours. Still to receive any contact on the 6th of November. The heating was due to be replaced 2 weeks ago, after waiting a month without heat. Now won't be done for another 2 weeks. So 2 months without heating.
You'll forgive me if I don't believe that everything possible is being done to rectify this.read more
Oleg Ovadenko
07:52 21 Oct 19
Excellent! Happy with my new boiler! I had a very positive experience with Churchfield! I would recommend it to everyone!read more
Kate O'Connor
19:48 28 Aug 19
Wouldn’t recommend. The workmanship itself is relatively fine but Churchfield’s project managers and staff have woeful communication and little follow up on issues. Their invoicing conditions mean you pay for all the work before it’s completed too, so I’ve just been left with holes in my wall, cracked window frames etc and no communication as to when it’s going to be fixed.read more
William Bassett
20:44 31 Jul 19
Broke promise of installation date. It's a pity they don't follow their own websight pledge relating to picking a time to suit the customer. They talk a load of nonsensical technical garbage impressing nobody only themselves. They couldn't even get an installation date right. What does that tell you???read more
Aidan Mcgrath
09:23 31 Jul 19
Great service by all at Churchfield and the contractors employed to do the works. Fast, efficient; friendly service. Recommend them highly.read more
Rita Drennan
21:33 16 Jul 19
Delighted with our new heating system, installed by Jason & Emmet.
Great workmanship, arrived on time , efficient & clean workers.
Explained everything very clearly to us.read more
Robbie Nugent
11:28 13 Jul 19
Recently had boiler replaced and moved. The work was to a very high standard and the two lads were great. They explained everthing they were doing and left the place spotless when they finished. Thank you . Will definitely use churchfield againread more
Emma Joyce
2020-08-19T20:51:19+0000
Myself and my husband Highly recommend Churchfield for home insulation and energy upgrades. We had external insulation fitting of solar panels. From start to finish, Churchfield were fantastic and professional. The guys on the site were super. Very friendly and polite.
Absolutely delighted with the work!!read more
Anett Udud
2020-08-03T19:58:09+0000
Highly recommend Churchfield for home insulation and energy upgrades. We had a whole suite of works done including external insulation, a new boiler and the fitting of solar panels. From start to finish, Churchfield were very helpful and professional. Commuincation was very good. No question was left unanswered and they even guided us through the grant application, making it very easy. The lads on site were great as well. Very friendly and polite and sure to get our input on all the little things that made the finish just right for us. The finished job is excellent and the place was left spotless too. This is all despite the difficulties of Covid.
The project manager, David Gallagher was brilliant. Patient, helpful, and friendly, David was always very approachable and willing to go the extra mile to help. We were kept informed every step of the way with David being on site often to make sure that we were always happy with everything. If you have David as your project manager, you can rest easy that you will be in good hands.
All in all, we are delighted with the job and the house looks brand new!read more
Anne Staunton
2020-07-21T20:26:39+0000
Very professional service from Churchfield from delivery of the quote to completion of external insulation to a very high standard. We want to commend the workmanship of Mathew and his team who were so obliging as well as skilled. A special word of thanks to David for his attention to detail, for his followup and for going the extra mile. Our experience proved to us that Churchfield was the right choice for this project.read more
Emma Gannon
2020-07-13T21:12:19+0000
Excellent service great communication from David and the team. Delighted with the work would recommend to anyone.
Colman McMahon
2020-07-02T11:17:47+0000
Churchfields are very professional. They lay out what is involved in a very clear way from the beginning with no hidden extras. The work is high quality and the people are friendly to deal with. They installed our gas boiler and we returned to them for External Wall Insulation.read more
Anne Rooney
2020-06-26T09:39:29+0000
I've recently had Churchfield Home insulation do external insulation, new gas boiler and attic insulation on my home. I
Abiola Ola
2020-01-11T10:38:32+0000
churchfield home service did a brilliant job.They arrived on time and even completed the job ahead of schedule. I will recommend Churchfield to anyone who needs to replace or upgrade their boiler,radiator or Heating System.read more
Karen Campbell
2019-10-21T19:34:39+0000
We have had Churchfield heating & insulation at our house.
Unfortunately the boiler they suggested-Viessmann to replace our beast of 22 yrs isn’t compatible to a copper coil tank-Hence our hot water won’t heat up.
Externally our doorbell,security light & outside plugs still don’t work,nearly a month on,but more upsetting is that the bottom elevation of front is beyond crooked. It’s been snagged since the work completed & still neighbours pointing it out to us.
Churchfield always prompt to execute payment by us,which we did,but realistically isn’t this why the time lapses so quickly. All paid, yet job unfinished.
Our initial points of contact were so lovely,we had a rec for this company from our neighbours the Wade’s
So frustrating now-
Lots of deliveries missed-no doorbell
Scary scary at night-no security light.
Plus.
Bottom 4” of rear plinth bare
Deck cut up around these areas by CF & the insulation not down to the ground level as it is at front & side.
Ranting now & that’s not what I wanted.
I just want my house done properly.
I want to be able to recommend CF
But now,as things stand-I am really frustrated.read more
Ian Reynolds
2019-08-19T07:39:24+0000
Very professional and extremely polite. Arrived on time and finished when they said they would. Put sheets down all over the house to avoid damaging floors. The work carried out was to the highest standard. I would definitely recommend churchfield home services and I will use them again in future if neededread more
Mary Darcy
2019-07-01T12:59:27+0000
i recently got gas boiler installed, roof insulation and other minor works completed by churchfields. vety hsppy with the works and outcome. works were completed to a high standard.read more
Michelle FitzGerald
2019-06-25T18:08:12+0000
We couldn’t fault the work we have had done by Churchfield. Everything from start to finish was fast, efficient and expertly done. Our site manager David Gallagher was a pleasure to deal with, even when we had the smallest query. John Comerford, the foreman and his team (Paddy, Martin & Co) could not have been anymore professional than they were. We were very comfortable letting them come & go throughout the house and we enjoyed chatting with them on site. We would highly recommend Churchfield to anyone looking for external/internal insulation.read more
Hazel Glynne
2019-06-24T21:41:25+0000
Yes would recommend them, got external insulation and house is warmer. Any snag list issues were addressed, Leona in the office and the Project Manager Derek were very good.read more
Dee Jennings
2019-06-04T19:01:46+0000
We found them very professional and did a wonderful job. They were on time, well organised and prompt with their whole procedure which was well organised. The installation was done within a day, their nest package has made so much difference to controlling our heating and being able to monitor it.read more
Mick Bunn
2019-05-14T15:43:36+0000
efficient and clean and tidy extremely happy with the work they've done
Deirdre Hickey
2019-04-25T11:02:30+0000
Got external house insulation done. Viktor and Alex done a great job, no mess and very customer friendly. Tony always available for queries or updates. Would recommend Churchfield and getting this job done..it makes a big difference to retaining heat in your home.read more
Michael O Driscoll
2019-04-19T15:21:36+0000
External wall insulation completed within 8 days, high quality service. Many thanks to Tony O’Brien for managing the project and in particular to the 4 man team carrying out the works. My highest recommendation. Mike & Lisaread more
Celia Lynch
2019-04-17T10:28:38+0000
Introduced to Churchfield through the SEAI government scheme. They immediately assigned 4 surveyors for all the different jobs. Took a while to start but then it was like a whirlwind through my house. It was like 60 minute makeover multiplied by 100. The amount of work those guys got through was totally stunning. Each team was checked at every step. So much work. I was amazed. A complete wonder. I had the Romanians outside insulation guys that work from 7.30 till it gets dark. Sat Sunday & even St Patrick’s day. 15 minutes lunch break that they had outside. Miracle workers. Claudio rules. Lithuanians in the attic. They do 3 houses a day. Irish guys put in the central heating. OMG. All floor boards & 40 year old carpet up.. worked quickly & Project co-ordinator in the middle of it. Then the electrician..all go. Lastly outside doors & a bit of a hitch. Back door wouldn’t fit because all the walls finished. Then the locks won’t work. Extremely heavy doors. Front ones fit well but a bit of finishing off to do. I was up till midnight trying yet again to dust & Hoover but after all the work I’m not surprised.
All in all Churchfield really are a superior company. Incredibly organised & fabulous workers.read more
Paddy McPhillips
2019-04-09T06:07:59+0000
Excellent workmanship and excellent workers. Viktor and Alex were simply superb!
Gerard O'Rourke
2019-04-06T13:26:59+0000
Recently got external insulation completed by Nicola, Tony, Florin and his team. We were very impressed with the quality of work and professionalism of the team. Great communication throughout the whole project and all work was completed within their given timeframe. Very happy with the finished work. Would highly recommend Churchfield 100%
Dolores - Ratoathread more
Jim Fitzharris
2019-03-05T23:20:10+0000
Churchfield Home Services did a major upgrade on our home heating system in Dublin recently. They installed a new high-efficiency gas boiler, 3-zone heating controls, a new hot water cylinder (with a filter) and replaced most of the radiators as well as installing a totally new one in the en-suite. They did a superb job and also facilitated the completion of documentation to secure the SEAI grant of €750. I would recommend them highly.read more
Tadhg Muldowney
2019-03-03T09:40:40+0000
I asked churchfield for quote on insulation for the house. They called me back and said they only do the leinster area. I told the lady that i live in Portlaoise which is in leinster. She said the kildare and Dublin Leinster area, she told me she would ring me back. Have to say i thought the lady was rude and im still waiting on my call back.read more
Liam Osborne
2019-02-26T06:51:20+0000
5 Stars
We were extremely impressed with Tony and Nicola and their teams professionalism and the quality/ finish of the work. They were very accomodating throughout the job with very clear communication and there was no problem that could not be resolved. We undertook a big job of external and attic insulation and some additional works I would highly recommend them in terms of price, efficiency and the finished product. Thank you - Liam Malahideread more
Rajiv Iyer
2019-01-25T09:59:19+0000
We recently got our gas boiler replaced by Churchfield are we were extremely impressed with their professionalism at work!
6 stars out of 5! :)read more
Daniela Wehler
2018-11-29T11:13:38+0000
Good project management and the works were carried out quickly but with care and respect to the house and occupants. Would recommend! (got new boiler/cylinder and heat controls installed which was all done within a day)read more
John O'Driscoll
2018-11-12T13:23:45+0000
Had a surveyor call out to do up an estimate. Never heard back from them. Went with someone more reliable
Natasha Doherty
2018-06-27T18:15:15+0000
We just had Alex and his team insulate our house in Ballina. Can't praise them enough. Excellent workers, very pleasant group of guys, extremely polite. Arrived every morning before 8 and worked until at least 8 each evening. I have a dog and they would pop in to let us know when it was ok to let him out and would always ensure the gate was closed for him. What a wonderful team. Kevin rang me every week to make sure we were happy. The work was extremely efficient and tidy. Highly recommend this company.read more
Violine Deane
2018-04-09T20:02:38+0000
We got a new heating system installed by churchfield and attic insulation . We were happy with the work done for the insulation part but extremely disappointed with the plumbing work . Very poor finish and rough work . In the living room the pipes were angled to facilitate the work but it looks really bad ! In the bathroom the towel rads were first seated on the floor . We asked to get them installed higher on the wall , the pipes are still visible from the floor along the wall , it gives a really poor finish!
The walls were all left opened and extremely damaged where pipes were installed .
We found the office person we had to deal with very unpleasant on the phone .
We would not use churchfield in the future .read more
Angela Doyle
2018-02-09T13:12:43+0000
I cudnt recommend these guys enough, great crew, great aftercare, very happy! Friendly guys & went out of their way to make sure I was happy to work with them! Wud highly recommend them! Its been a pleasure guys!read more
Shane Somers
2018-01-09T09:46:59+0000
Just want to thank the team at chruchfield services
Sales ..Sean ..
Project Coordinator....Carmel
BOILER Installer ..Peter
Brilliant from start to finish .
On time as promised
Best price
Brilliant service
And fantastic product Ideal Logic 30kw boiler
Thanks so muchread more
Janine Coll
2017-09-07T20:11:10+0000
Really let down by Churchfield, had them scheduled to do attic insulation and attic stairs. Rep came out to quote and confirm details of job and was fine but when contractors arrived on site they couldn't go ahead with either job
Wouldn't recommendread more
Helen Mountaine
2017-06-29T18:27:18+0000
We had a gas boiler and hot water tank replaced by Churchfield. Excellent service very efficient and competent installation staff. Staff in the office also kept us up to date via email and phone particularly Carmel who was the project manager.read more
Colm Ó Conaill
2017-06-27T13:42:31+0000
Churchfield replaced our boiler, added heating controls and insulated our attic. They were a pleasure to deal with through all stages of the process and I could not recommend them highly enough.
Colm.read more
Alan Brady
2017-02-15T14:11:22+0000
Just after getteing external wall insulation done front/back of the house. And would have no problem in recommending CHS. They were very professional and efficient in the work that they did for me. A big thanks to all Ger/Thomas/Colm and Maureen and the rest of there crew.read more
James Leahy
2017-01-30T18:52:57+0000
I got church field to do my heating and new boiler zone heating.and also did external walls insulation I found the staff on site and in the office very helpful from start to finish.any problem was very quickly reslovedread more
Noel Butler
2017-01-05T14:51:15+0000
We had external insulation fitted in 2016 and I am delighted to have chosen Churchfield to do the job. We picked Churchfield on the recommendation of a neighbour.
We were totally satisfied with the service and the job went without the slightest hitch.The installation crew were very efficient and the admin staff equally so. The finished job is excellent and we have had no hesitation in passing on the recommendation to several people who called.
Bottom line----Totally satisfied.read more
Katie Curtin
2016-12-21T08:02:33+0000
Churchfield have just finished putting external insulation on my house. I couldn't recommend them highly enough! From the very start they were a pleasure to deal with and really went out of their way to move the project on. They worked tirelessly against the weather and time to finish it before Christmas. The finish is incredible and I'm delighted with the final results! Thanks especially to John & Eddie who were wonderful!read more
Greg Farrell
2016-12-07T08:23:44+0000
Have repeatedly promised over the last few months to send a plumber to deal with a boiler problem. Plumber has not showed up despite their promises. Initial Installation went well but after service support is appalling. I would advise to avoid.read more
Derina O'Connor
2016-10-30T02:48:15+0000
Based on my experience so far , Churchfield has been extremely helpful, very knowledgeable in the areas I inquired about. We couldn't go with Churchfield for the boiler as the builder wanted to use his own plumber and are waiting for planning permission before we can confirm if we will be doing the external insulation which is why it's so impressive that knowing this , that Churchfield's Cathal was so generous with his time and expert guidance on the proper installation of Viessmann boilers and flues. How would I know if it was expert ? Well when challenged by the builders plumber I rang Viessman directly while the plumber was there and they backed up Churchfield 100%. It's important to get flues right, you don't want to mess with carbon monoxide poisoning. Thank you Churchfield, good save !!read more
Mark Carney
2015-09-24T11:32:28+0000
These guys were great - did a real good job installing our new boiler and zone controls. Any time I have had an issue since this work they are always quick to respond and resolve the issue. Example...my heating was'nt working as it has not been turned on for over 3 months, Churchfield were at my house 1 hour after i called to fix the issueread more