What is VIPEQ IRELAND?

A professional platform for advanced, breathable, and flexible building coating systems designed to solve damp, cold, and structural issues in Irish homes and commercial properties.

Is this suitable for listed or protected structures?

It can be suitable depending on project requirements. Always subject to conservation guidelines and professional approval.

Does it replace traditional insulation systems?

It offers an alternative approach where breathability and minimal intervention are required.

Can it be used with lime-based systems?

Yes, with appropriate preparation and compatibility assessment.

Is it reversible or low-impact?

It is a minimal build-up system designed to reduce intervention compared to traditional internal upgrades.

Cork bark harvested from cork oak — natural breathable insulation for heritage buildings

Heritage Buildings — Ireland

Breathable Solution for
Cold Walls, Condensation
& Moisture

A thin, vapour-permeable cork coating designed for solid wall and heritage buildings, improving thermal performance without trapping moisture or altering the building fabric.

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Vapour-PermeableSolid Wall SuitableHeritage CompatibleFabric-First ApproachMinimal Intervention

The Problem

Why Traditional Methods Fail in Older Buildings

Solid wall and historic buildings behave differently to modern cavity construction.

Adding impermeable systems or insulated boards can trap moisture within the wall structure, leading to long-term deterioration, internal damp issues, and loss of breathability.

Maintaining vapour permeability is critical.

VIPEQ Thermal Corkspray applied to solid wall — breathable thermal coating

Before and after — VIPEQ breathable cork coating on heritage building wall

A Fabric-First Approach

VIPEQ Thermal Corkspray is applied in a thin layer (approx. 3–6mm), forming a breathable thermal coating that works in harmony with the building fabric.

It improves internal surface temperature while allowing moisture vapour to pass through the wall naturally.

Key Benefits

Key Benefits for Restoration & Retrofit

Vapour-permeable system suitable for solid walls

Maintains breathability of traditional construction

Minimal build-up (3–6mm)

No alteration to skirting, window boards or internal features

Flexible coating reduces cracking on existing substrates

Suitable for lime-rendered or painted surfaces (with preparation)

Typical Applications

Where It's Used

Solid wall buildingsPeriod and heritage propertiesStone and lime-rendered facadesConservation and retrofit projectsInternally cold walls with condensation risk

Comparison

Comparison with Internal Drylining

Breathable Cork Coating

Thin application

Vapour-permeable

Works with existing fabric

Minimal disruption

Drylining / Insulated Boards

Impermeable layers

Risk of trapped moisture

Loss of internal space

Requires significant alteration

Professional Feedback

What Professionals Say

"Maintaining breathability was key on this project. The cork system allowed us to improve internal comfort without compromising the building fabric."

"Useful solution where traditional insulation methods were not suitable due to moisture risk."

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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We understand every building is different. Send drawings, photos or details and we can advise on suitability.

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Breathable Solution for Cold Walls, Condensation & Moisture