Dublin-based home improvement product distributor Igoe International Ltd has announced the launch of Thermilate Eco Insulating Plaster in Ireland.

Managing Director Brendan Igoe said Thermilate as an offshoot from technology discovered initially during the NASA space programme, where the reflective material was designed to cut down extreme heat build up on shuttles.

"The plaster is applied like any normal plaster but its reflective properties has the effect of 'bouncing back' a significant amount of the room's heat which would normally escape out through the walls or ceiling," he said.

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The company claims the product can reduce actual room heat loss by up to 50% depending on the plaster thickness applied. It can be applied to walls and ceilings and also external without any major invasion of living space.

Mr Igoe added: "Thermilate Eco Plaster is especially effective in older homes where wall insulation is poor or even non existent like old solid stone walls.

"Another benefit is the fact that it reduces and in most cases eliminates 'cold wall' condensation and subsequent mould problems because when the warm moist air touches the wall, the Eco Plaster makes the wall feel warmer thereby reducing condensation and formation of water droplets on the wall."

(PR/GK)