Residential Thermal Upgrade with ThermaSlim Internal Insulation
1st June 20160
Improving energy efficiencies of period properties whilst conserving space and maintaining the building’s character features.
Details Location:
Bath
Private Residency
Challenges
- Conserving living space. (Gross Internal Area).
- Critical tolerances with fixtures and fittings.
- Internal walls, windows and door reveals.
- Internal return walls on staggered build.
- Breathability of the assembly.
- Limited installation time.
Solutions
- A 29mm Thermablok ThermSlim Aerogel System (20mm / 9mm) – R value 1.523
- A 16mm Thermablok ThermSlim Aerogel System (10mm / 6mm) – R value 0.82
- Mechanically installed directly to the internal brick line of the external walls.
- A hydroscopic buffer and fully breathable system to insulate and preserve the buildings characteristics.
- Use of advanced primer and lime plaster finish.
Benefits
- The U-value of the walls improved from 1 W/m²K to 0.3 W/m²K.
- The contractor experienced faster installation with a single process board system.
- The building retained its character features and details.
- The system provides no platform for mould / bacterial growth.
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