A home transformed
Home upgrade project results in significant energy improvements
Originally a 1,200 sq. ft semi-detached house with an outdated heating system featuring a non-condensing oil boiler and solid fuel, the property underwent a large renovation and extension to the rear. The main aim for the O’Meara family with their upgrade was to create additional space and install a highly efficient and sustainable home heating system for the future.
The project was overseen by Paul O’Meara who dealt with the Grant Design Team on every aspect of the upgrade to their heating system. A 13kW Grant Aerona3 R32 air to water, air source heat pump was sized for the newly extended 2,300 sq ft house, supported by a Grant pre-plumbed and pre-wired cylinder. Paul and his wife Jecella wanted evenly dispersed heating throughout their new open plan kitchen and living area and so opted for the Grant Uflex underfloor heating system. Old radiators were removed from the first floor of the home and replaced by Grant Afinia aluminium radiators in each room. To complete the heating system neoStats were installed as part of the heating controls to the home.
“I found the Grant technical team and aftersales service very helpful and efficient in any aspect of queries they may have had. The service also helped to save time on the project as we knew the heating system was sized and specified correctly.”
Paul O'Meara, Homeowner
The Transformation
“Our home transformation included turning the house from a three bed to a four-bed home and adding a new kitchen, dining, and living area to the rear of the property. When we initially started the project our BER rating was a C3 and we are delighted now to have reached an A3 rating since the completion of our project” added Jecella. "I wanted to create an open planned living area where we could really enjoy the space as a family".
The O'Meara family applied for a government grant through the SEAI for their insulation and heat pump and were successful in their application. This is a vital support for homeowners when transitioning their home heating to renewable energy.
The Products
“As part of our project it was important for us to move away from the oil and solid fuel heating our home and to install sustainable heating products that are proven to be more environmentally friendly. Our heating costs have reduced compared to what they would have been with our previous heating system, with our weekly running costs averaging €22.50 per week during 2021.”
Paul O'Meara, Homeowner