This guidance note provides advice on the principles, risks,
materials and methods for insulating solid masonry walls.
Traditional solid wall construction is often the most difficult and
in many cases the least cost effective part of a building to
insulate. However, adding insulation to solid walls can lead to a
significant reduction in heat loss but thought and care is needed
to make sure the works are appropriate, effective and do not cause
long-term problems. Whether applied externally or internally, this
type of work can have a significant impact on the appearance of the
building. Wall insulation will also alter the technical performance
of the solid wall and can either exacerbate existing
moisture-related problems or create new ones. In some cases the
technical risks of adding insulation to solid walls will be too
great and alternative ways of providing a more cost effective
long-term solution to improving energy efficiency may be more
appropriate. External insulation can be particularly difficult to
incorporate into some older buildings as costly ancillary
adaptations such as changes to the eaves and verges of roofs,
drainage pipework, and window and door reveals are often required.
As a consequence such works needs a high degree of quality control.
For listed buildings any form of wall insulation is likely to
require consent. For many buildings, including those in
conservation areas and national parks, external wall insulation
will usually require planning permission. This guidance forms one
of a series of thirteen guidance notes covering the thermal
upgrading of building elements such as roofs, walls and floors.
General
Imprint: |
Historic England
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Historic England Guidance |
Release date: |
April 2016 |
First published: |
2016 |
Editors: |
Historic England
|
Dimensions: |
297 x 210mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
26 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84802-442-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-84802-442-8 |
Barcode: |
9781848024427 |
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