External Solid Wall Insulation Subsidy

east midlands semi Smarter Homes’ partners have been fitting exterior wall insulation systems with grants since 1980′s across the

Midlands and Oxfordshire

area. In many cases we can provide an estimate from photos and dimensions sent to us by clients.

So,if you live in one of the 500,000 solid wall homes in our area which can benefit from a reduction in heat loss and heating bills call Smarter Homes now for a free quote or advice on grants in your area.

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Cold Walls Cost Money

warmer walls A solid wall with no insulation loses around 80% more heat than an insulated wall.

By retro- fitting an external Smarter Homes wall insulation system the typical home-owner can save around £400 off their yearly heating bill.

The walls are wrapped in a thermal blanket which is then rendered as shown opposite. Not only does the house get a make-over but it also rises in value due to the lower running costs.

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Who Qualifies For a Grant

The great news is that every home-owner or tenant living in a solid wall home is eligible is eligible for the VAT subsidy.

There is no means testing involved and in some cases other energy saving home improvements such as double glazing or loft insulation may also be made available.

There has never been a better time to beat the rising cost of trying to keep warm in winter so why not call us now and find out how soon your home can be transformed.

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External Cavity Wall Insulation 07768 815905

wind driven rain areas In certain areas of the UK it is best advice to insulate a cavity wall from the outside using an exterior insulated render system as opposed to in-filling the cavity.

The map opposite represents the official British Standard Wind Driven Rain Index with the darkest blue sections showing areas in which homes should not be cavity insulated due to wind-driven rain causing damp.

The areas coloured yellow and the lightest blue are suitable for cavity insulation and those coloured purple and deep blue are deemed unsuitable.

The medium blue areas such as Cornwall,Devon and Dorset signify homes that can be safely cavity insulated but only if they are sheltered from driving rain.

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What Are The Risks ?

Originally cavity walls were used in areas at risk of wind driven rain to prevent water penetrating through to the inside by creating an air gap between two walls.

In seeking to cut heat loss and lower heating bills you should not in-fill these cavities as it creates a bridge for water to pass across to the inside and cause damp patches.

Advice, Quotes & Grants

If your home is in one of the risk areas and you would like to find out more information on externally insulating these walls, get in touch. We offer sound advice,free no- obligation quotes and in some instances can even get you a grant to help towards the costs.

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Insulating Pre-Fabricated Homes with External Wall Insulation

airey prefab Historically, Pre-fab concrete or

non-traditional housing

was considered “hard to treat” when it came to trying to conserve energy and cut heat loss through the walls.

The great news is that with a Smarter Homes Insulated Render System it is now possible to

retro-fit

external wall insulation to virtually any pre-fabricated dwelling. This upgrade in thermal efficiency is equal to that of a new house!

Instead of having a new brick outer skin built to create an insulated cavity Smarter Homes can thermally clad and render the exterior walls of your home for a fraction of the cost and with VAT subsidies.

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Which Concrete Pre -Fabs Can Have External Wall Insulation?

There is a suitable system for every type of non-traditional build including the most common styles such as:

** Wates * Dorran * BISF * Woolaway * Fines **

** Wimpey No Fines * Airey * Rema * Tarran **

bisf construction If you live in one of the above properties you will know they tend to lose heat very quickly in winter especially when the heating goes off and reports of damp problems are not uncommon. In contrast, on hot summer days they can get very humid and feel extremely uncomfortable especially in south facing rooms.

Our thermal cladding and rendering system will not only keep you warm amd dry in winter but also cool and comfortable during the rare hot spells we have! For your peace of mind we only use accredited materials that are guaranteed and which allow your walls to breathe whilst keeping the cold and wet firmly on the outside of the wall.

Smarter Homes will be able to give you some initial advice and guidance on likely costs prior to arranging a free home survey quote if you like what you hear and want to get a definitive cost.

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External Wall Insulation in Birmingham

Smarter Homes’ installers have been fitting exterior wall insulation systems and renders since 1975 and cover all areas of Birmingham and the West Midlands from Sutton Coldfield to Dudley. We can accept credit card payments and ask for no deposits up front with full VAT exemption

There are over half a million solid wall properties across Birmingham and the surrounding areas which can be thermally improved to benefit from a reduction in heat loss and heating bills.

Before & After Exterior Insulation

heat loss semi The 1930′s solid wall semi opposite is a typical example of a thermally inefficient property that can benefit from energy saving external wall insulation fitted by Smarter Homes

The pebble dash is blown and needs replacing and so this is a great opportunity to install thermal insulation boards whilst re-rendering.

The small extra cost involved makes exterior insulation a no-brainer.

As the photo below shows the tired looking semi has now been transformed into an attractive and maintenance free home.

dry warm walls More importantly though the insulated walls will save the owners around £450 p.a on heating bills and any condensation damp or black mould will be destroyed forever.

With Solid Wall Insulation saving up to 40% on heating bills and a 20% Government subsidy there really has never been a better time to arrange a free no obligation quote or talk to one of our advisors for more information.

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External Wall Insulation in Surrey

Smarter Homes are experts in external wall insulation for all types of property using only BBA approved systems. This means that you get a full 20% VAT subsidy towards the costs for anyone living in Epsom,Guildford and Kingston upon Thames or indeed, any part of Surrey.

The most cost-effective and thermally efficient way to insulate solid walls is by having an external insulation system fitted on the outside of the walls. Not only does it avoid internal disruption and re-decoration caused by internal dry lining, it also avoids reducing the living space and protects the fabric of the building as well.

If you live in one of the 170,000 houses that have solid walls in Surrey and wish to permanently reduce the spiralling costs involved in keeping warm in winter then call or email for more information on the likely level of costs as well as finding out what sort of free Grant you are eligible for.

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Effectiveness of External Insulation

before insulating the walls As you can see the house opposite is a fairly typical example of a pebble dashed semi built in the 1930′s with 9 inch solid brickwork under the cement based rendering.

The pebble dash is looking tired and is starting to absorb water and cause the solid walls to leak even more heat than the usual 40% heat loss suffered by this type of build. Typical heating bills would be around £1200 p.a.

Now,take a good look at the same house after it has been thermally upgraded using a rendered external insulation system.

finished ewi We are sure you will agree the house now looks a lot more appealing and the effects of the wall insulation on the are not detrimental to the appearance of the windows or the door surround etc.

In fact,the property will now lose 85% less heat through the walls and as well as having a lovely maintenance free finish,the newly-insulated walls will stay dry and mean an average £500 p.a reduction in heating bills!

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Energy Saving Electricity Tips

Reducing our Electricity Bills

In this second article on energy saving tips we look at simple and effective ways to cut down our electric usage and save our hard earned money whilst also being kinder to the environment.

In this day and age most households have far more high-tech gadgets and appliances than ever before and virtually all of them are run on electric or rechargeable batteries and so every watt we can save is a big help in keeping bills down. (more…)

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Energy Saving Heating Tips

Saving energy in the home is not difficult, but it is important. When you use less energy you pay less. On your monthly bill you won’t notice much difference, but when you look on an annual basis it adds up to a decent amount of money. Better in your pocket than in the coffers of the Energy companies.

By cutting down on your energy useage you help to create a better environment for you and future generations. Considering the young are going to be saddled with billions of debt after the global financial meltdown the least we can do is make sure they have a healthy and clean environment in which to live.

This is the first in a series of energy saving articles and in this one we look at saving money on our heating bills without any impact on our lifestyle. (more…)

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Fuel Poverty – Will It End?

What is Fuel Poverty?

It is defined as being when a household has to spend more than 10% of its income on providing an acceptable level of heating and lighting in their homes.

The UK Government has a legally binding obligation to eliminate fuel poverty by 2016 and last December the Statutory consumer body, Consumer Focus, published an update on the latest fuel poverty figures. The new figures caused great alarm amongst politicians and consumer rights bodies such as Help the Aged.

Shockingly the figures for England alone showed a massive INCREASE in year on year figures and 5 million households (up from 4.1 million in 2010) are now classed as being in

Fuel Poverty

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Insulation Makes Economic Sense

Insulation Is Good for Jobs & Government Income

German research shows that for every 1 euro investment in insulation products, 5 euros are returned through an increase in tax receipts and more employment. The insulation industry calls on National and Local government to give priority to energy conservation in buildings through fiscal and other measures. Energy grants should be used to maximise the potential for increased insulation before subsidising other Green measures. (more…)

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What is the payback period for external insulation ?

When considering

payback on external wall insulation

it is important to be both accurate and realistic in assessing returns on capital invested in external insulation. The true cost is the difference between installing a render only system and installing an

insulated render

system and this is known as the ” marginal cost ” ie the extra money the insulation element will cost.

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