External Wall Insulation

EWI improves weatherproofing, prolongs the life of the building's original walls, and lessens condensation on walls.

Solid walls can usually be insulated either by applying high density insulation material internally, externally or both.e UK.

A poorly insulated house often leads to air leakage, which can cause around 20% of energy loss in older homes. External wall insulation can reduce heat loss and improve airtightness by helping to seal off cracks and holes in the wall..

If the bricks are all oblong, laid end-to-end then the wall is likely to have a cavity. If some of the bricks are laid with the square end facing, the wall is likely to be solid. If the wall is stone, it is likely to be solid. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that an annual saving of £460 is achieved on an average detached house in the UK.

Qualifying Criteria

You or someone in your house must be receiving one of the qualified Benefits from the following list

  • Pension Credit – Guarantee Credit
  • Pension Credit – Savings Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Income Support
  • Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • Child Benefit (subject to maximum household income
  • Housing benefit