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Cavity Wall Insulation
A cavity wall consists of two rows of brick or concrete
block with a cavity or space between them. Injecting
expanded polystyrene bead or wool from the outside is the
best method for insulating this type of wall. Cavity wall
insulation is an effective an cost efficient way of
insulating your home. From an environmental perspective,
cavity wall insulation prevents the release of around 800kg
of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, making
your home cleaner and greener
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Internal Wall Insulation
If your home is of a solid wall or hollow block
construction, cavity fill insulation is not an option.
Internal drylining or external insulation are the available
options. Internal insulation involves fixing an insulation
board to the inner surface of the external wall & covering
it with a vapour barrier & a layer of plasterboard. Internal
insulation can often be a more affordable option to external
insulation
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External Wall Insulation
External insulation involves fixing insulating materials to
the outer surface of the wall. The insulation is then
rendered over to provide weather resistance. This render is
embedded with a mesh to provide additional strength.
Problems such as poor insulation, poor air-tightness, rain
penetration can be solved by applying an external insulation
system
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