External Wall Insulation

What is External Wall Insulation?

The insulation requires installing a coating of insulation to the exterior wall of your home. It is then covered with specialist cladding — finished with a smooth render, paint, tiled surface, panelling, pebble dash, or brick slips.

Key Considerations

• Insulation of external walls can be conducted without any disruption to the internal side of your house and will not reduce any floor area.
• Insulation of external walls will change the way the exterior walls look — take this into consideration if you have feature walls.
• The life span of your walls will increase as they become protected against the weather, providing great resistance.
• Exterior wall insulation may require planning permission and optimum access to the outside of your home.
• If the outer walls are structurally unfit, then exterior wall insulation is not recommended.
• The insulation can decrease or prevent condensation on internal walls, but will not resolve rising or saturated damp.

Benefits of External Wall Insulation

• Reduces heat loss and energy bills
• Soundproofing from outside noise
• Could increase the value of the property
• Increases the life of the wall
• Can reduce condensation on internal walls if fitted correctly