One recent example is the ‘Friedenschule’ in the German town of Schweinfurt, where the U-value of the exterior walls sank by almost 75% thanks to a mineral-based interior insulation. Often-criticised ...

Internal wall insulation of 75mm would bring the U-value to 0.35 (improving thermal performance by 80 per cent) There are products which are only 5-10mm thick and highly thermal, like Aerogel's ...

If you’re planning to redecorate, or fit a new kitchen or bathroom, it’s an ideal time to add internal insulation as it can be ... Currently, this means that solid walls should achieve an improved ...

Internal load-bearing walls which penetrate the floor structure ... and on large floors with a low P/A ratio, only perimeter insulation may be necessary to achieve the required U-value. Other aspects ...

Natural insulation materials often require a greater thickness of insulation in comparison with standard materials in order to achieve the same U-values. This has commonly ... of being breathable, ...

James Francis, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL UK, explains why specifiers need to look beyond a single metric when choosing insulation Historically, insulation choice has often been driven solely by ...

Thermal insulation requirements are becoming increasingly exacting, to reduce both energy costs and CO2 emissions.U-values of 0.6W ... This means that walls, floors and roofs can be thinner and the ...

Building contractors IJ Curry & Son selected Diasen Diathonite Evolution natural plaster from Ecological Building Systems.

I’m keen to do this, as it should make a difference to our energy bills, but I’ve also heard that having cavity wall insulation can make the house damp and affect the value of my home.