Technical Benefits

• insulates external walls to produce the desired U-value without condensation risk.
• allows the fabric of the building to act as a heat store, increasing thermal efficiency, preventing cold bridging, condensation and mould growth.
• provides a decorative external envelope, giving lasting weather performance.
• stabilises the structural fabric preventing movement due to thermal shock.
• contributes to sound reduction.

Benefits for the Environment & Social Welfare

• the Government has set out clearly defined targets for CO2 reduction. Each m2 of 50mm insulation could save one tonne of carbon dioxide emission over the life of a building.
• reduces pollution and improves environment locally, as well as globally
• upgrades run down housing stock in inner city areas and contributes to improvements in social welfare.

The Property Owner

• building life is extended through the weatherproofing and thermal upgrade of the property.
• some normal maintenance expenditure can be avoided: sound, worn render can be covered, without chipping off the old; and extensive repointing is no longer required.
• the building's thermal capacity is increased, returning heat to the interior and reducing heat loss or heat gain - resulting in typical savings of 25% against the annual fuel bill.
• the façade can be remodelled and old or redundant buildings rejuvenated for new uses.
• value is added to the property.

The Specifier & Builder

• wider range of construction options and choice of colour and texture.
• unlimited design facility for new build and refurbishment.
• meets the need for improved thermal performance required by Government and planned changes in the Building Regulations.
• externally applied, with no disturbance to inhabitants.
• in new build, construction time can be improved cost effectively.