External Wall Insulation
If you're a Lancashire resident, we'll be able to help you. Complete the application form and our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and options.
External wall insulation can be funded through the Government's Warm Homes: Local Grant. For eligible residents, the grant could cover the cost of installation.
After applying, we'll review what measures your home needs. Under the Warm Homes: Local Grant, this could include insulation, air source heat pumps and solar panels. Insulation will be installed if it is suitable for your home.
Rhea will contact you within 5 working days to organise the Retrofit Survey. This is to review the property and decide what measures are suitable.
A contractor will then contact you to arrange a Technical Survey. This is an in-depth survey of the property to take the required measurements for installation.
The contractor will then submit quotes to the Government for approval. Once approved, you will be contacted to arrange the installation date.
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External wall insulation reduces the risk of dampness and condensation, but it does not eliminate it.
The addition of external wall insulation will reduce the amount of heat that escapes from your home. This means you won’t need the heating on for as long, reducing your energy bill.
The exterior of the building is cleaned and repaired (if necessary), then insulation boards are attached to external walls using mechanical fixings. A reinforcing mesh is applied over the insulation and then render or cladding is applied to protect against the weather and create the desired finish.
With a warm wall, the dew point will move outwards towards the cooler external wall. This will help keep the house warm and reduce the risk of condensation appearing.
