Adding outside wall insulation wall insulation is one of the most cost effective improvements you can make to your property. It increases the value of your home and makes living within it more pleasant and comfortable, whilst reducing energy consumption and improving environmental impact.

There are many different types of external insulation and cladding systems available, each offering specific benefits that cater to a range of tastes and design styles. From the traditional charm of brick to the sleek versatility of render and wood, each system can be finished with a variety of materials that suit your property.

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The cost of external cladding insulation can vary greatly depending on the type and level of finish you choose, as well as any additional works required to facilitate installation, such as adjusting windows, adding doors or replacing cladding. The most affordable system is rendered EPS EWI, with the more expensive options being timber cladding and wood based EWI with a high quality render coat.

Before installing an external wall insulation cladding system, it is important to ensure that the walls are suitable. If the walls are solid brick then a vapour closed insulation such as Stratco expanded polystyrene blocks or Kingspan Kooltherm K5 sandwich panels will be best suited. Vapour closed insulation will also help to reduce moisture penetration which can be damaging to the cladding and render finishes.