Exterior Wall Insulation

Think of exterior wall insulation as a warm cozy blanket wrapped around your home, holding in the heat and keeping out the cold. That's how exterior insulation works; like the tea cosy effect, keeping you warm inside your home all winter long.

And, it's more than just heat retention; exterior wall insulation keeps your walls warm and dry, helping to prevent condensation build-up on your walls. That can translate into a healthier living environment for you, since it prevents growth of harmful bacteria, mold and mildew, (a known cause of bronchial infections and other illnesses) which thrive on damp wall surfaces.

There are many benefits of high quality exterior wall insulation including:

• Your home will be quieter.

• Drafts will be reduced.

• Warmer walls improve your comfort during winter

How to check for existing insulation

Before insulating sidewalls, find out what type of insulation is already there.

• Check outside walls,closets or a garage wall.
• Speak with your home builder and ask how much insulation was used.
• Have an insulation contractor check the walls.
• Ask that a infrared thermal imaging done

Do-It-Yourself

• Drill a hole in an inconspicuous spot away from all electrical wiring.
• Use a plastic crochet hook (nonconducting tool) to check for insulating material.
• Save a sample in a ziplock (resealable plastic bag) for showing to your insulation or building contractor

See examples of alsecco exterior wall insulation here.