External Wall Insulation Grants
Cosy Homes in Lancashire currently has funding available for External Wall Insulation through the Home Upgrade Grant.
To qualify your property must not have gas central heating and have an EPC rating of D, E, F or G. Your household income must be less than £31,000 per year or you live in an eligible Post Code area. If you are interested please apply online today.
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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 provide quotes and submit them to the Government for approval. Once approved, you will be contacted to arrange the installation date.
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 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.
