Professional spray foam insulation removal across Knocklyon. Free inspection, written quote, no pressure tactics.
Spray foam roof insulation was widely applied in Irish homes from the 1980s through to the 2000s, marketed as an energy-saving measure for the attic space. Peak Roofing and Building carries out professional spray foam removal across Knocklyon, covering both open-cell and closed-cell foam systems. Two types were commonly used: open-cell foam, which is soft and slightly permeable, and closed-cell foam, which sets hard and is completely impermeable to water vapour. Closed-cell foam in particular is the more serious problem — it creates a sealed vapour barrier across the underside of the roof structure, trapping moisture inside the roof void. Over time, that trapped moisture condenses and causes rot in the roof timbers beneath. The critical issue is that the foam physically encases the rafters, making it impossible for surveyors or structural engineers to see the condition of the timber underneath — which is precisely why so many lenders in Ireland and the UK will now decline to mortgage or remortgage a property until the foam has been professionally removed and the underlying timber structure assessed and certified.
Knocklyon is a well-established south-west Dublin suburb built predominantly in the 1980s, with a close-knit community feel and a range of residential estates on elevated ground between Rathfarnham and the M50. Properties in Knocklyon are predominantly 1980s semi-detached and detached estate houses, some 1990s townhouse developments, and a small number of bungalows on the higher roads. Common roof issues we address here include concrete tile deterioration and ridge tile repointing on 1980s stock, felt underlay deterioration on properties now exceeding 40 years, flat roofs failing on garage and extension roofs, and fascia and soffit replacement, spray foam insulation is an increasing issue in Knocklyon properties. Our roofers understand the construction methods and typical materials used in Knocklyon — every inspection is free and every job begins with a written quote.
Areas we cover in Knocklyon: Knocklyon Road, Scholarstown Road, Whitechurch Road, The Oaks estate, Kiltipper Road, Whitehall Road West and Ballyboden Road
We're available 24/7 for emergency callouts across Knocklyon and the surrounding area. Based just 9km away in Sandyford.
Our drone surveys deliver high-resolution footage of every tile, ridge and chimney — no scaffold, no ladders, no disruption. Ideal for insurance claims, pre-purchase inspections and hard-to-access roof sections.