Natural Thermal Insulation — Ireland
Natural Thermal Insulation
for Irish Buildings
VIPEQ spray-applied cork coating — a certified, breathable and renewable natural insulation system for homes, buildings and retrofits across Ireland.
Cork — Renewable, Breathable and Naturally Insulating
Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree, harvested by hand every 9 years without harming the tree. It is one of the most sustainable building materials available — renewable, biodegradable, carbon-storing and naturally resistant to moisture, mould and temperature extremes.
VIPEQ uses natural cork in a spray-applied coating system that delivers thermal insulation, breathability and façade protection in a single application — without the bulk, disruption or environmental cost of synthetic board insulation.
0.058
W/mK thermal conductivity
9 yrs
Cork harvest cycle
100%
Natural & renewable
Ireland's Buildings Need Breathable, Vapour-Permeable Systems
A large portion of Ireland's housing stock is solid-wall construction — stone, brick or block without a cavity. These buildings need insulation systems that allow moisture to pass through the wall fabric. Sealing them with impermeable materials can trap moisture inside the wall, causing damage, mould and structural issues.
Vapour-Open System
Cork is naturally vapour-permeable — allowing walls to breathe and moisture to escape rather than being trapped.
Raises Surface Temperature
Creates a thermal barrier that warms internal surfaces — reducing cold spots and condensation risk.
Condensation Control
Warmer wall surfaces mean less surface condensation — reducing mould growth in problem rooms.
Natural & Sustainable
Cork is renewable, biodegradable and carbon-storing — a lower environmental impact than synthetic foam insulation.
Flexible & Durable
Elastic cork coating moves with the building — no cracking under normal settlement or temperature changes.
Thin Build-Up
Millimetre-scale coating — no loss of floor area, no disruption to skirtings, reveals or architectural features.
Where Natural Thermal Insulation Works Best
What Our Customers Say
"We had persistent condensation and mould on the north-facing bedroom wall for years. After VIPEQ Thermal Corkspray was applied, the wall stays noticeably warmer and we haven't had a single damp spot since."
Declan Murphy
Homeowner — Wicklow
"I had two rented terraced houses with bad exterior render — cracked, patchy and leaking in a couple of spots. The corkspray sorted the facade, improved the look completely, and the tenants have commented on the warmer walls."
Siobhán Brennan
Landlord — Cork
"Old stone cottage on the west coast — we were losing heat through the gable wall badly. The breathable corkspray was important to us as we didn't want to trap moisture. Very happy with the result."
Tom Gallagher
Homeowner — Mayo
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in Natural Thermal Insulation?
Tell us about your building — walls, location, the problem you're trying to solve — and we'll advise on the right VIPEQ system for your project.