Domestic BER
A Domestic BER certificate is similar to the energy label for a household electrical appliance like your fridge. The label has a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and G the least efficient. From the 1st of January 2009 a BER certificate is compulsory for all homes being sold or rented. And all new homes must have a BER certificate before they are occupied, even when not for sale.
When we carry out a Building Energy Rating Assessment on your home we will also provide you with an advisory report which will outline recommendations on how you can improve the energy performance of your home.
Carrying out a BER assessment on your home will involve the following:
One of our SEI registered assessors will carry out a detailed survey taking into account the following information:
- Dimensions of the building
- Building area and volume
- Ventilation system
- Specification on the building elements (i.e. floor, roof, walls, etc.)
- Windows, doors and roof lights spec
- If the building draught-stripped
- Primary and secondary heating system (i.e. boiler efficiency, etc.)
- Water heating system
- Distribution system losses and gains
- Heating control system and their responsiveness
- Energy Requirements
- Lighting and Internal gains
- Type of fuel used
- Thermal mass of the building
- Energy Requirements
This information is then input into our software and analysed to produce a report and BER rating. You will be sent this BER certificate along with the advisory report. This certificate will be valid for 10 years from the date of its being issued unless there is a material change in the building which could affect its energy performance.
If you would like a quote or more information please contact us by email: david@mylet.ie or by phone 087 2765784.
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