Suitable for both interior and exterior walls
Improves energy efficiency in all seasons
Sourced from renewable natural materials
What is External Wall Insulation (EWI)?
If your house was built prior to the 1930s, the chances are that it will have solid walls. Insulating your solid walls is a great way to make your home more energy efficient. The insulation will minimise heat loss in the winter, saving you money on your heating bills. It will also stop your home from getting too warm in the summer, helping to keep your home at a more comfortable temperature.
According to research, twice as much heat could be lost through an uninsulated solid wall as through an uninsulated cavity wall. However, the great news is that solid walls can be insulated, both internally and externally.
How is EWI applied?
For external wall insulation, you need to employ a professional. The home can be insulated using an adhesive material which is fixed to the wall, then plastered over. The finish applied to the external wall can be any combination of texturing, painting, tiling, brick slips, masonry work and/or cladding. A survey of your property will be carried out by RamEco prior to installation to ensure the product will work to its full potential and comply with all regulations.
Planning permission and building control
As fully accredited professional installers of EWI, RamEco can self-certify the insulation works, which is required by law. Building regulations must be adhered to, and in some instances, planning permission. This is because this process involves covering the original brickwork and could significantly alter the current appearance of the property, impacting the character of the local area. Once any planning permission has been granted, the home can be insulated. RamEco will carry out all the checks for you so you can have peace of mind that your product not only complies with building regulations but also has full permission across Grimsby, Brigg, Harrogate, and the surrounding areas.
Advantages of external wall insulation
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Save up to £460 per year on your energy bills.
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Increase the market value of your property.
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Less disruption to the household than the alternative of Internal Wall Insulation, as the work is carried out outside
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Renews your home’s external appearance and increases the lifetime of the brickwork.
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Reduces penetrating damp and condensation issues such as black mould.
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Complements other refurbishment work and aesthetically improves your home's appearance.
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Reduces noise from outdoors with its soundproofing qualities.
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An opportunity to fill cracks and holes in the brickwork, which will help reduce draughts
Guaranteed for 25 years
As Green Deal Approved installers, we offer a 25-year insurance-backed warranty, which is required by law for external wall insulation installations. This gives our clients peace of mind that in the unlikely event your system should fail or if you were to sell your property, you will have all the necessary legal documents required for your EWI installation.
ECO funding grants
ECO Grants are available for properties with solid walls – no cavity. RamEco are able to claim the funding on your behalf if you qualify. Call us to find out if you qualify for ECO funding and let us calculate your entitlement. You might be pleasantly surprised by how much you could save.
What is a solid wall?
Cavity or solid walls?
External wall insulation is typically installed over solid wall properties where cavities are not present; however, hard-to-treat cavities or unfilled cavities can also benefit from the system. You will need a survey to understand whether the system is suitable for your home.
Why insulation benefits
Solid walls typically suffer from penetrating damp and also condensation issues. By insulating these walls, these issues can be eliminated and the property's temperature regulated. Warm in winter, cool in summer!
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A typical solid wall
A solid wall property can have a number of appearances and can be difficult to recognise, so if you are unsure, book an appointment with our surveyor, who will carry out non-invasive checks to establish your wall construction.
Why choose RamEco?
Years of experience
RamEco Ltd has insulated properties all over Lincolnshire, Humberside and Yorkshire. The team is professional and friendly and provides an outstanding service from start to finish.
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Product knowledge
If you have a technical question, we know the answer! Whatever you need to know about the system, U values, or technical data, as approved product partners, we can answer your every question.
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We care about conservation!
If your property has features, and you're worried EWI won't look nice, talk to us about a solution. We can rebuild Tudor planks, corbels, quoin stones and many more traditional architectural features to preserve the look of your home.
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Features....
Lots of beading and reinforced mesh went into this porch to replicate the original design. Crisp and beautiful nanoporous silicone render top coat to finish!
Features......
An 1800s property in Lincoln. Banding, Quoin stones and Corbels moulded from insulation to replicate the look of the property, which is within a conservation area, preventing thermal bridges.
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More features........
Mock Tudor replicated with external wall insulation and a silicone render finish to preserve the original features of this 1930s property.
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Frequently asked questions
Looking to reduce heat loss?
Talk to us today to book your survey for external wall insulation.