Solid wall insulation

The UK's housing stock is estimated at approximately 24.5 million dwellings, of that approximately 36% consist of non-cavity wall construction - solid brick, solid stone, pre 1944 timber frame and non-traditional, i.e concrete construction.

Improving the thermal efficiency of solid-wall properties is an area which has massive potential for the future as this is an area where very little work has been done to date. However, more and more individuals are now starting to recognise the advantages of insulating such households and this is an area which is now seeing a real growth with many effective cost-effective solutions now available.

The benefits of solid wall insulation

If you live in a home with solid walls, 45% of your heat is escaping through the walls which is costing you money. Insulating the walls will dramatically prevent heat loss in the winter (and also reduce heat gain in summer) in addition to reducing your energy consumption leading to:

1. Greater warmth and improved comfort
2. Less risk of ill health
3. Lower fuel bills
4. Less fuel debt and fuel poverty
5. Reduced maintenance
6. Increased value of property
7. Minimises damage to the environment

How does solid wall insulation work?

A solid wall can be insulated either internally or externally - either option will greatly increase comfort, while also reducing running costs and the associated environmental impact.

External Insulation systems comprise of an insulation layer fixed to the existing wall, such as a protective render or decorative cladding. Dry cladding offers a wide range of finish materials that can be used - Timber panels, Stone or Clay tiles, Brick Slips or Aluminium panels.

External Insulation

External insulation systems are made up of an insulation layer fixed to the existing wall (using a combination of mechanical fixings and adhesive, depending on the insulation material used) and a protective render or cladding finish.

Most external renders consist of either thick sand/cement render applied over a wire mesh, or a thinner, lighter polymer cement render applied over a 'GRP scrim'. A pebbledash render should need less maintenance than a painted render finish.

FREE solid wall insulation survey and consultation

Our highly trained surveyors can visit your home in the counties of Kent, East Sussex, Surrey, London and most of the South East. Please fill out our insulation quote form to arrange a visit.