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Written by the Duratite technical team for commercial building owners, facilities managers and contractors. Asbestos roof encapsulation, GacoFlex silicone coatings, spray foam insulation, tank insulation, condensation control and Building Regulations across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Asbestos Roofs & Encapsulation

17 guides

Coating, encapsulating and waterproofing asbestos cement roofs without removal.

Asbestos Roofs 24 Apr 2026

Silicone Coating Over Asbestos Cement Roofs Ireland

Encapsulate sound asbestos cement roof sheets with silicone: survey-led, no strip-out. Installed across Ireland and...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

How to Waterproof an Asbestos Roof: 2026 Complete Guide (Without Removal)

2026 guide to waterproofing an asbestos cement roof in Ireland without removal. Survey-led encapsulation, Gaco coat...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

How to Stop an Asbestos Roof from Leaking (Emergency + Permanent Fix)

Emergency and permanent fixes for a leaking asbestos cement roof in Ireland — temporary seals, full GacoFlex S42 en...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

Asbestos Roof Waterproofing Cost 2026: What Drives the Price

What drives the cost of asbestos cement roof waterproofing in Ireland — system, roof size, condition and access. Fi...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

GacoFlex S42 vs 127 vs U92: Which Coating for Your Asbestos Roof?

Which Gaco coating suits your asbestos cement roof? 2026 comparison of GacoFlex S42 silicone, 127 acrylic and U92 u...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

How Long Does Asbestos Roof Coating Last? (20-Year Warranty Explained)

Honest guide to how long an asbestos roof coating lasts in Irish conditions. Real warranty periods, service life, a...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

Asbestos Roof Waterproofing vs Removal: 2026 Cost Comparison

Asbestos roof waterproofing (encapsulation) vs full removal in Ireland — relative cost, timelines, disruption, tax...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

7 Signs Your Asbestos Roof Needs Waterproofing (Before It Fails)

7 warning signs that your commercial asbestos cement roof needs waterproofing before it fails. Visual checks, deter...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

Asbestos Roof Waterproofing Process: Step-by-Step Explained

Complete step-by-step breakdown of how an asbestos cement roof is waterproofed. Survey, RAMS, biocide clean, GacoPa...

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Asbestos Roofs 14 Apr 2026

Best Coating for Old Asbestos Cement Roofs: 2026 Buyer's Guide

2026 buyer's guide to the best coating for old asbestos cement roofs in Ireland. System comparison, warranties, val...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation Cost in Ireland 2026: What Drives the Price

What drives asbestos encapsulation cost in Ireland: method, roof condition, access and area. How it compares with r...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation vs Removal: Which Is Right for Your Building?

Asbestos encapsulation vs removal: cost, disruption, compliance and environmental impact, and when each approach is...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation for Warehouses: The Complete Guide

Guide to asbestos encapsulation for warehouses in Ireland. Interior spray foam vs exterior coating, cost drivers, d...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Cement Roof Encapsulation: Spray Foam vs Coating

Compare spray foam vs silicone coating for asbestos cement roof encapsulation. 12-factor comparison table, when to...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation for Agricultural Buildings in Ireland

Asbestos encapsulation for farm buildings, barns and sheds in Ireland: livestock, planning, cost drivers and the ri...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation Maintenance: Post-Treatment Obligations

Post-encapsulation maintenance: updating your asbestos register and management plan, the inspection schedule, and w...

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Asbestos Roofs 3 Apr 2026

Spray Foam for Asbestos Encapsulation: How It Works

How spray foam encapsulates asbestos: the science, application process, fibre sealing mechanism, curing, testing, a...

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Roof Coatings & Waterproofing

11 guides

GacoFlex silicone systems for flat, metal and profiled commercial roofs.

Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Cromar Hydrosil Alternative Ireland | Premium Silicone

Comparing Cromar Hydrosil with GacoFlex S42 in Ireland? Honest head-to-head on solids, warranty, VOC and single-coa...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone vs Acrylic Roof Coating Ireland | Which to Use

Silicone or acrylic roof coating? Specifier guide for Ireland: chemistry, warranty, ponding water, lifecycle cost a...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone vs Polyurethane Roof Coating Ireland

Silicone vs PU roof coating for commercial roofs in Ireland and Northern Ireland: ponding, relative cost, warranty...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone vs GRP Flat Roof Ireland | When Each Wins

Silicone or GRP for your flat roof in Ireland? Comparison on lifespan, ponding, recoatability and refurbishment wit...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone Roof Coating Cost Per m² Ireland — Price Guide

What drives silicone roof coating cost per m² in Ireland? Size, substrate, access, detailing and warranty tier expl...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Ponding Water on a Flat Roof? The Silicone Solution

Standing water on your commercial flat roof in Ireland? Silicone coating is rated for sustained ponding. How it wor...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Best Silicone Roof Coating 2026 — Ireland Specifier Guide

2026 review of silicone roof coating systems specified in Ireland — GacoFlex S42, Liquasil, Cromar Hydrosil, Giroma...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone Coating Over EPDM Ireland | Refurb Without Strip

Weathered EPDM flat roof in Ireland? A silicone overcoat extends life by 15–20 years with no strip-and-replace. How...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

Silicone Coating for Metal Roofs Ireland | Cut-Edge Repair

Metal roof with cut-edge corrosion? Silicone seals it in one pass, 20-yr warranty. Installed across Ireland and NI...

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Roof Coatings 24 Apr 2026

20-Year Silicone Roof Coating Warranty — What's Covered

20-year silicone roof warranties in Ireland — what's actually covered, what's excluded, and how to compare manufact...

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Roof Coatings 15 Feb 2026

Gaco Roof Coatings Ireland: Silicone, Acrylic & Urethane Systems

Buy Gaco roof coatings from Duratite in Ireland. Silicone, acrylic and urethane systems for flat roofs, metal roofs...

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Buildings & Sectors

11 guides

Warehouses, farm buildings, cold stores, schools, data centres and specialist structures.

Buildings & Sectors 20 Mar 2026

Modular Building Insulation: Spray Foam for Portacabins & Temporary Structures

Spray foam insulation for modular buildings, portacabins and temporary structures in Ireland: site welfare units, m...

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Buildings & Sectors 16 Mar 2026

Data Centre Insulation: Temperature Control with Spray Foam

Data centre insulation in Ireland: how spray foam supports lower PUE, controls condensation from cooling systems an...

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Buildings & Sectors 14 Mar 2026

How to Insulate a Steel Portal Frame Building with Spray Foam

How to insulate steel portal frame buildings in Ireland: purlin-to-purlin spray foam, thermal bridging, TGD L 2022...

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Buildings & Sectors 13 Mar 2026

Spray Foam Insulation for Food Processing & Clean Room Facilities

Spray foam insulation for food processing plants and clean rooms in Ireland: HACCP, seamless surfaces, temperature...

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Buildings & Sectors 12 Mar 2026

How to Insulate a Shipping Container Office: Step-by-Step Guide

How to insulate a shipping container office: spray foam thickness, condensation prevention, ventilation and Irish B...

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Buildings & Sectors 11 Mar 2026

Spray Foam Insulation for Schools & Education Buildings in Ireland

Spray foam insulation for schools in Ireland: ventilation, classroom acoustics, summer holiday installation and low...

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Buildings & Sectors 10 Mar 2026

Car Park Soffit Insulation: U-Values, Fire Safety & Best Practice

Car park soffit insulation in Ireland: TGD L 2022 U-value targets, TGD B fire safety, DC315 intumescent coating and...

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Buildings & Sectors 8 Mar 2026

Warehouse Insulation Ireland: The Complete Guide to Spray Foam

Warehouse insulation in Ireland with spray foam: cold stores, distribution centres and manufacturing. TGD L U-value...

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Buildings & Sectors 6 Mar 2026

Agricultural Building Insulation: Spray Foam for Farms & Barns

Spray foam insulation for farm buildings in Ireland: livestock housing, grain stores, milking parlours and potato s...

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Buildings & Sectors 28 Feb 2026

Cold Store Insulation: Why Spray Foam Outperforms Traditional Methods

Cold store and cold room insulation with spray foam: -25°C to +5°C applications, condensation at the dew point, foo...

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Buildings & Sectors 16 Jan 2026

Quonset Hut vs Nissen Hut: What Is the Difference?

The origins and design differences between Nissen, Quonset and Romney huts, and how to insulate curved corrugated s...

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Tank & Vessel Insulation

10 guides

Water, fuel and chemical storage tanks -- frost protection, Part G and Part J.

Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Commercial Water Tank Insulation Ireland: The Complete Guide

Complete guide to commercial water tank insulation in Ireland: two-stage Nexseal LE + Gaco system, thicknesses, sub...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Cold Water Storage Tank Insulation: Frost & Hygiene Guide

How cold water tank insulation supports legionella control and frost protection in Ireland, keeping stored water be...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

GRP vs Steel vs Concrete Tank Insulation: Which System Works Best?

Technical comparison of spray foam tank insulation on GRP, steel and concrete. Adhesion, corrosion, expansion and t...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Winter Frost Protection for Commercial Water Tanks in Ireland

How Nexseal LE tank insulation prevents burst tanks and business continuity failures during Irish winters. Trace he...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Fuel Oil Tank Insulation in Ireland: OFTEC, Bunding & Fire Safety

Commercial fuel oil tank insulation in Ireland: winter waxing, OFTEC technicians, bunding and fire safety good prac...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Chemical Storage Tank Insulation: Safety, Containment & Temperature Control

Chemical storage tank insulation for commercial and industrial sites in Ireland: temperature control, ATEX areas, b...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Rooftop Water Tank Insulation for Commercial Buildings in Ireland

Hotel, hospital and office rooftop water tank insulation. Weight, access, UV exposure and Legionella control with N...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Agricultural & Dairy Tank Insulation: Commercial Farm Guide

Commercial farm tank insulation: bulk milk tanks, slurry tanks, livestock water, feed silos. Nexseal LE + Gaco for...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Rainwater Harvesting Tank Insulation: When It Actually Matters

Commercial rainwater harvesting tank insulation in Ireland: I.S. EN 16941-1, above- vs below-ground tanks, frost ri...

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Tanks & Vessels 15 Apr 2026

Tank Insulation Cost Guide 2026: What Drives Commercial Pricing

What drives the cost of commercial tank insulation in Ireland: thickness, topcoat, tank size, access and location...

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Spray Foam Insulation

9 guides

How closed-cell and open-cell foam perform, what it costs and how thick it needs to be.

Spray Foam 20 Mar 2026

How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost in Ireland? (2026 Guide)

What drives commercial spray foam insulation cost in Ireland: foam type, thickness, access and prep, and how to get...

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Spray Foam 19 Mar 2026

How Thick Should Spray Foam Insulation Be? Application-by-Application Guide

How thick should spray foam insulation be? Roofs, walls, floors and soffits in Ireland, with TGD L 2022 U-value tar...

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Spray Foam 17 Mar 2026

Spray Foam vs Mineral Wool for Commercial Buildings: Full Comparison

Spray foam vs mineral wool for commercial buildings in Ireland: thermal performance, acoustics, fire rating, moistu...

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Spray Foam 15 Mar 2026

Is Spray Foam Insulation Worth It for Commercial Buildings?

Is spray foam insulation worth it for commercial buildings in Ireland? Energy savings, payback periods and how it c...

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Spray Foam 15 Mar 2026

Spray Foam Insulation for Flat Roofs: Commercial Guide

Commercial guide to spray foam flat roof insulation in Ireland: warm vs cold deck, ponding water, tapered systems...

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Spray Foam 4 Mar 2026

Spray Foam vs Rigid Board Insulation: Which Is Better for Commercial Buildings?

Spray foam vs rigid PIR board for commercial buildings: thermal bridging, airtightness, installation speed, cost an...

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Spray Foam 20 Jan 2026

Stud Wall Insulation: Spray Foam vs Rockwool for Commercial Buildings

Spray foam, Rockwool batts and PIR board compared for commercial stud walls: cavity fill, airtightness, acoustics...

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Spray Foam 18 Jan 2026

Contiguous Piling Insulation: Why Spray Foam Beats Rigid Board

Why rigid board fails on irregular contiguous piled walls and how closed-cell spray foam gives seamless insulation...

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Spray Foam 15 Jan 2026

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: An Irish Guide

Open cell vs closed cell spray foam for buildings in Ireland: thermal performance, vapour control, TGD L 2022 U-val...

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Regulations, Compliance & Tax

7 guides

Building Regulations, HSA and HSENI duties, fire ratings, insurance and asbestos compliance.

Regulations & Tax 14 Apr 2026

Is It Legal to Coat an Asbestos Roof in Ireland? HSA Rules Explained

Coating an asbestos roof in Ireland: HSA rules, the Exposure to Asbestos Regulations 2006–2025, the new HSA permit...

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Regulations & Tax 3 Apr 2026

Land Remediation Relief for NI Asbestos Work: 150% Deduction

Northern Ireland only: NI companies can claim 150% Land Remediation Relief on asbestos encapsulation. Not available...

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Regulations & Tax 3 Apr 2026

Managing Asbestos in Your Building in Ireland: Owner's Guide

How to manage asbestos in your building in Ireland: who is responsible, surveys, registers, management plans, HSA p...

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Regulations & Tax 3 Apr 2026

Asbestos Encapsulation & Building Insurance: What Owners Must Know

How asbestos affects building insurance, disclosure obligations, and how encapsulation changes the risk profile. Fo...

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Regulations & Tax 18 Mar 2026

Spray Foam Insulation and Building Regulations in Ireland: Complete Guide

Irish Building Regulations for spray foam insulation: TGD L 2022 U-values, TGD B fire safety, DC315 coating, TGD E...

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Regulations & Tax 2 Mar 2026

Spray Foam Fire Rating Ireland: Euroclass, TGD B & What You Need to Know

Spray foam fire ratings in Ireland: TGD B, Euroclasses to I.S. EN 13501-1, older Class 0 ratings, DC315 intumescent...

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Regulations & Tax 17 Jan 2026

Concrete Soffit Insulation: Fire Rating, Regulations and Best Practice

Concrete soffit insulation in Ireland: TGD B fire classification to I.S. EN 13501-1, TGD L 2022 U-values, condensat...

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Working on a compliance project? Send us the roof or building details and a Duratite engineer will come back with a specification.

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Condensation & Damp Control

6 guides

Stopping interstitial and surface condensation in metal, hangar and below-ground structures.

Working on a condensation project? Send us the roof or building details and a Duratite engineer will come back with a specification.

Get free expert advice Commercial roof waterproofing

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