Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
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RENOVA is a Dublin-based Home Renovation company providing a Deep Retrofit service which focuses on energy efficiency as well as overall comfort and design. As dedicated Home Retrofit Specialists we take the hassle out of Home Renovation and provide a stress free experience for you.
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
11M ago
Making the decision to renovate your home can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider, from the scope of the project to your budget. Deciding the smallest details down to what door handle to choose can be challenging even for the most experienced professionals. But renovations shouldn’t be stressful. In fact, with a little planning and forethought, renovating can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are 5 reasons why:
ITS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET CREATIVE
This is your chance to really let your creativity shine. Renovations give you a chance to customize and update your ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
11M ago
Construction projects are complex and require a great deal of planning, coordination, and communication. The importance of good project management in renovations should not be underestimated. In this blog post, we will discuss five reasons why effective project management is essential when managing any type renovation or deep retrofit.
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
Project Management can be defined as ‘The discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific criteria’. The responsibilities of a ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
11M ago
Do you want to improve your health, safety, and comfort in your homes? An investment in home retrofits could be just what you need! With an increased focus on energy efficiency and comfort control, homeowners can realize enhanced living conditions through this renovation process. Deep retrofitting goes one step further by tailoring upgrades according to an individual person’s needs while also optimizing energy use beyond basic insulation installations. Investing in deep retrofit technologies comes with numerous health benefits that can result in physical, mental, emotional well-being. In this ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
11M ago
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. At RENOVA we believe that the primary function or purpose of a home is to be comfortable. A comfortable home should be warm, well-ventilated and free from draughts. Through measures including air-tightness, good insulation and high-performance glazing, we aim to improve your home from the inside out. Through Deep Retrofit, your house can become warm and comfortable both day and ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
1y ago
Self-Build home renovation projects can be challenging to manage, especially Deep Retrofit’s. Maybe you are a first-time buyer? Or maybe you have decided to downsize your house. Either way a Deep Retrofit has multiple moving component parts to arrange.
Each component should dove tail neatly into the next to ensure a successful retrofit/renovation.
Taking on something like this on your own can be a struggle. Unless you have experience in construction management it can be hard to succeed.
The drawbacks to doing a Self-Build Renovation
Construction continues to be the one industry in ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
1y ago
The Pros and Cons of downsizing your home
What is Downsizing?
Whether you’re an empty nester, facing retirement or just tired of a lot of unnecessary upkeep and hassle, moving to a smaller home is a great option for homeowners. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a change. Even better if you struggling to keep up with the costs related to running a large home.
“So should I downsize?”
Recent data has shown that Ireland has one of the highest rates of under-occupied homes in Europe. This means that downsizing is a viable option for a number of Irish homeowners. Maybe ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
1y ago
When it comes to our homes, we often think we need ‘more’. However, making the best out of something we already have is often a more sensible and worthwhile approach. If you are looking for more space but don’t want to move, the decision between renovating and extending can be a difficult one. Should you extend your home or should you look into renovating?
In this blog post, we look at 5 reasons to renovate over extending your home
DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED EXTRA SPACE
All too often, when it comes to home renovations, we think we should ‘extend’. We presume that we need the extra space. Much of th ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
4y ago
Renovation projects are very challenging to manage, especially deep retrofit. There are so many component parts to arrange and each needs to be dove tailed neatly into the next for a successful outcome. Unless you have a deep knowledge of construction and experience in construction management you will struggle to succeed.
However, construction continues to be the one industry in which people presume that they can give it a go themselves and succeed. Without experience oversights and delays will occur and they will always cost you money – extra money for numerous simple things that you wouldn’t ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
4y ago
We all know that renovating/retrofitting a home is notoriously stressful. Having to manage everything – from dealing with multiple suppliers and contractors to making numerous decisions about, for instance, the best type of insulation to use, right down to the smallest detail, such as which door handle to choose, is challenging enough for experienced professionals, never mind for somebody who is completely inexperienced in the field!
A unique selling point at Renova is that we will take care of all of your renovating needs from start through to finish and guide you along every step of the way ..read more
Renova - The Home Renovation and Deep Retrofit experts
4y ago
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 improvements on your home….
This view is also shared by RENOVA, home-energy experts, who always place importance upon the fundamentals of insulation and ventilation when carrying out a Deep Retrofit. It is very important to re-iterate this to home owners. Basically speaking, if a home is not well insulated and well-ventilated first, then installing modern ..read more