What is External Wall Insulation?
If you have solid external walls, there are specialist insulation systems which can be attached directly onto the wall to increase their U-value, a measurement of how much heat they let through.
If you have an older home, it's not mandatory for you to update the specifications of the wall so that it conforms with current building regulations. However, it's a worthwhile investment which could benefit you in the long term.
As one of the most crucial parts of the structure, external walls are subject to guidelines set out by the Building Regulations. Whether they are load-bearing or not, external walls serve as the defining layer between "indoor" and "outdoors", subsequently responsible for maintaining the standards for each.
Why External Wall Insulation?
As the name suggests, an external wall is the outward-facing wall of a house and is made up of several layers depending on the age and style of the house. Homes that are built before the 1920s are likely to have solid walls, which as the name suggests, is made of solid bricks.
Homes built after the 1920s are like to have cavity walls, which mean that there is a gap between the two wall layers. This gap may be filled with insulation or simply left empty. If your home was built after the 1990s, it's likely to have insulation to increase the thermal efficiency of the home.
Appealing Finishes
After fitting the insulation panels, it will be protected with a layer of external rendering which comes in a range of attractive colours and textures, improving the appearance of the property.
Thermal Efficiency
By installing External Wall Insulation systems, you increase the thermal resistance which means it's harder for heat to escape, resulting in less demand for heat and less heat loss through the outer envelope.
Improve Value of Home
As home improvement projects are concerned, little are more eye-catching than a freshly rendered home; increasing the thermal efficiency of your home also helps to boost the Energy Performance Rating, further increasing the value and appeal.
Reduced Fuel Bills
Less heat loss means that you don't need to generate as much heat, meaning less fuel used and thus saving you money on energy usage, as well as reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a sustainable environment.
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Insulation
If you have solid external walls, there are specialist insulation systems that can be fixed directly to the wall to improve their U-value, which measures how much heat passes through. If you live in an older home, you are not required to upgrade the wall to meet current building regulations.
