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Solid wall insulation- by UK Damp & Decay Control 0800 028 1903
Most of the houses that we survey were built in the late 19th century
or early 20th century and are constructed with solid walls and therefore
it is not possible to install any cavity wall insulation. Previously it
was very difficult to save heat loss through walls and with energy
prices rising by approximately 15% a year, the amount we pay for gas and
electricity is a big concern for most homeowners.
Anecdotal evidence indicates that a lot of our customers now turn down
heating to save money and keep themselves warmer. So if we can keep
ourselves warm by putting on a extra layer of clothing we can also keep
our houses warmer by adding a extra layer of insulating render either
internally or externally and UK Damp & Decay Control are now offering a
practical solution to heat loss through walls with an award winning
thermal insulating plaster which as well as reducing heat loss also
prevents damp and condensation on internal walls.
UK Damp & Decay Control Insulating Plaster has unique insulating
properties, which reduces the amount of heat lost through walls. It is
one of the most effective ways to insulate your home/building today and
is suitable for both interior and exterior use.
UK Damp & Decay Control Insulating Plaster will help save a considerable
amount of money on those ever increasing energy bills by preventing that
costly heat escaping from your home or building. UK Damp & Decay Control
Insulating Plaster is up to 70% more energy-efficient than any ordinary
plaster or render and reduces carbon emissions making it one of the most
environmentally building products in use today.
UK Damp & Decay Control Insulating Plaster is manufactured by
Walltransform and has British Board of Agrément Certificate Quality
Assurance for both damp-proofing and thermal insulation. If you are
having damp-proofing work done on your house then instead of replacing
plaster with normal sand/cement renders you should consider using
Walltransform insulating/damp-proofing plaster which has many benefits
over normal renders.
UK Damp & Decay Control Insulating Plaster improves the thermal
performance of a solid wall by adding a layer of insulation directly to
the wall surface. The insulation is applied in the same way as an
internal plaster or an external render .The plaster is usually can be
applied as an internal base plaster and coated with an internal
multifinish plaster skim to provide a smooth internal plaster surface
for painting. It can also be applied as a weather-resistant external
render when special coatings are painted onto the plastered surface. The
low product density (83% less than ordinary plaster) leads to greatly
reduced application times and increased structural building strength.
For workability it is similar to applying any lightweight plaster such
as Carlite Bonding.
Solid walled properties are notoriously difficult to treat when it comes
to improving thermal performance. UK Damp & Decay Control Insulating
Plaster provides a simple solution which can be applied by any competent
plasterer. The insulation will improve the u-value of a solid wall from
2.1W/m²K to 1.0W/m²K with an application of 40mm thickness. The plaster
is lightweight and the required thickness can be achieved in one or two
coats. Thinner applications will still provide significant energy
savings for the home owner.
An alternative to this system is to fix a dimpled water-proof membrane
(such as Newlath or Platon) to the wall and then fit an insulated
plasterboard (Lafarge or Knauf) which can then be plastered in the
normal way. This is a superior form of damp-proofing and insulation as
it provides a totally dry, damp-free internal wall which can be
decorated in a matter of days and treated rooms can be re-used very soon
after our damp-proofing and insulating treatments. The insulation effect
is also increased as the air-gap between the wall and the studded
water-proof membrane further reduces heat loss and results in an even
lower U-value than other insulating plaster products.
Externally we can fit insulated sheets to the wall which are then
rendered with a 3 coat waterproof plaster which has a float finish ready
for decorating. We also use the Newlath or Platon dimpled damp-proof
membranes which are drilled and plugged to external walls and then
plastered in the normal way with an acrylic render which can be painted
when dry or we can add colour additive before the final coat. These
systems are guaranteed for 20 years against any penetrating damp and the
waterproof membrane/render system also gives extra insulation with the
air gap and therefore reduces the U-value and heat loss even more,
leading to lower energy bills and an ultimate payback in around 15
years.
Even though these systems are principally designed as insulation for
solid walls they can also be used on cavity-wall built properties. The
cavity in between two skins of brickwork provides a degree of insulation
and also prevents dampness which may penetrate the outer skin of bricks
from causing any dampness on internal walls. In new build properties
only partial fill insulation is used which reduces U-values but there is
still an air gap in the cavity which prevents dampness from bridging
across the cavity to cause dampness internally.
Retro-fitting of full cavity wall insulation can prevent heat loss and
reduce heating bills for a relatively modest cost but unfortunately they
are often incorrectly fitted and this can lead to severe damp problems
on internal walls and even cause dry rot when air bricks have been
blocked. If you are considering installing cavity wall insulation then
please be aware that it may not be suitable for your house and lead to
problems with dampness, condensation, mould and fungal decay. The
installation of our solid wall insulation systems may cost more
initially but they are guaranteed to give you a drier, totally damp-free
and warmer internal wall.
For free advice on solid wall insulation and to arrange a feasibility
survey then please call us on 0800 0281903. Local Authority grants are
sometimes available for insulation work and UK Damp & Decay Control are
happy to liaise with Local Authorities in order to reduce heat loss from
older, fuel poor housing stock throughout the country.
FOR STRAIGHTFORWARD, HONEST ADVICE ABOUT SOLID WALL INSULATION AND HOW TO REDUCE HEAT LOSS YOU SHOULD CALL UK DAMP & DECAY CONTROL ON 0800 028 1903 OR EMAIL US AT enquiries@ukdamp.co.uk