How do Exterior Wall Insulation systems work?

    Rigid grey expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards which are enhanced with graphite for better thermal performance are applied through mechanical fixings to the outside of the property to create a warm blanket to the building. The insulation is then covered with a reinforced fibreglass mesh basecoat followed by a primer and render finish.

    The loss of heat through structural imperfections or insufficient insulation can be a serious and very costly problem. Heat energy can be lost from your home in three main ways, radiation, convection and conduction. It is thought that around 35% of the heat loss in your home could be caused by walls that are either badly insulated or have no insulation at all. Air is also lost through roofs without insulation, accounting for 25% of the total heat loss in your home. Most of the common types of insulation materials used work by reducing the flow of convective or conductive heat. Therefore, external wall insulation is crucial for reducing the loss in energy from your home.