Internal Wall Insulation |
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Internal wall insulation is an insulation layer designed to prevent heat being lost from a home. It is normally used in older homes with solid walls where cavity wall insulation is not possible. Typically, insulation is laid between light-gauge steel channels or timber studs fixed to the inside of walls. |
The channels or studs are then most commonly covered by foil-backed plasterboard (or plasterboard with a separate vapour control layer. Alternatively, composite boards of insulation and plasterboard are glued and/or mechanically fixed to the main wall. |
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Unlike, external wall insulation, interior wall insulation does not affect the exterior appearance of the house, but it does slightly reduce room size. |
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Why choose internal wall insulation? |
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Where external walls are poorly insulated. |
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Where external walls are deteriorating or are insufficiently weather-tight, causing damp, draughts and heat loss. |
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Installing external insulation would adversely affect the appearance of the building. |
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What are the benefits of solid wall insulation? |
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Dramatic reduction in heat loss. |
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Rooms are easier to heat and stay warmer for longer after heating is switched off. |
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Lower fuel bills. |
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Eliminates condensation and resulting mould growth. |
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Improves your home's energy rating. |
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Gives walls a clean fresh look. |
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Reduces your carbon footprint. |
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Maintenance free. |
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Helps keep your home cool in summer. |
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Acts as a sound insulator. |
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How effective is internal wall insulation? |
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Internal Wall Insulation can reduce the U-Value of a treated wall to at least 0.5 W/m² K which represents a 400% improvement in thermal efficiency of a typical solid brick wall. |
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