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On site at a â‚Ź1.5 million euro energy upgrade project on local authority housing for Tipperary County Council in 2013, l/r: Paul Kenny, CEO Tipperary Energy Agency; Ken Lee, Managing Director of Leetherm Insulation, Heating & Plumbing; Minister Pat Rabbitte; Brian Motherway, CEO of SEAI
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Once again, we look set for a long winter as the evenings close in quicker than ever. People are already thinking of stocking up on solid fuel and home heating oil as the extra expense comes to the forefront of people’s minds.
It is a burden that we all endure not only do you spend more on heating your home, but your ESB and other amenities also rise. All this could be reduced with the proper insulation in your home and although the initial BUILDING IRELAND
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outlay may make people hesitate, the savings long term are there for all to see. There are numerous insulation companies around the country, but there are few that provide the range of services that Tipperary based Leetherm provide. Situated in Fethard, Leetherm is a nationwide firm that offers honesty, commitment and quality workmanship. This is basically a one-stop shop with regards to the 94
domestic energy environment. Established in 2008 by Ken Lee, this burgeoning company has adapted and moved with the times having started out initially providing a cavity and attic insulation service as well as external insulation. Two years later, a plumbing service was also available and then in 2012 full renovation works were being carried out by the firm. All this was happening at the height of a recession and Leetherm