Councillor backs call for new insulation in Mount Eagles homes

Concerns have been raised following a study, which included Mount Eagles, that significant problems have occurred due to the cavity wall insulation in what are in some cases relatively new build homes. Whilst insulation has been designed to improve heating levels and cut energy bills in your home, residents have been complaining of cold homes, condensation on the walls and damp and mould growth. A solution has now been identified which needs ministerial support. An innovative technique whereby the defective insulation is removed by vacuum and refilled with the latest grey bead has been successfully tested.

An urgent meeting has been requested by SDLP Social Development Spokesperson Mark H Durkan and for residents to put their concerns directly to Minister of Social Development and Minister of Finance.

“I will continue to support the Mount Eagles Ratepayers Association and Action Group and this meeting will put their issues on the political agenda,” said Mr Heading.

“This problem will not just affect the residents within the studied areas, as there could be approximately twenty thousand homes across the north that may have issues with their insulation in the future.

“Executive Ministers and local authorities must act now to protect the homes and health of residents,” he concluded.