HOW MUCH DOES EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION COST?

It’s touted as an affordable home insulation method, but is external wall insulation worth the outlay and what are the lifetime costs? We look at the figures…

TIM PHILLIPS Is a quantity surveyor and runs Quantiv.uk, with over 30 years of experience across the commercial and residential sector. @timphillips71 In recent years, external wall insulation (EWI) has drawn a lot of attention as a practical and affordable way to increase a building’s energy efficiency. EWI has gained popularity for both residential and commercial structures because of the growing emphasis on sustainability and lowering carbon footprints. EWI involves mechanically applying an insulation layer to a building’s exterior walls before covering them with a waterproof mesh and then finishing in cladding or render for protection. By preventing heat leakage through the walls, this layer of insulation helps to save energy use and heating costs. EWI can also improve a building’s visual appeal and offer more defence against deterioration and…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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