For years, the thought of insulating your home’s exterior conjured images of bulky cladding and significant changes to its appearance. While the benefits of external wall insulation (EWI) in terms of energy savings and comfort are undeniable, the thickness often presented a challenge, especially for period properties or homes where space is at a premium. […]
As this information was highly sought after during our event at Futurebuild 2025 at the Excel London we are posting it up here for reference. The informatin below shows the performance of ThermaCote and the standards it was tested against. These are genuine facts! Thermal conductivity of ThermaCote: Lambda λ = 0.0345 W/mK according to […]
PIR boards, typically have thermal conductivities ranging from 0.022 W/m·K to 0.026 W/m·K, depending on factors such as facings and manufacturing processes. Impact on Required Thickness The required thickness to achieve a specific R-value depends on the thermal conductivity (λ) of the insulation material. Using the formula: Thickness=R×λ Applying this: For λ = 0.022 W/m·K: […]
Thermal Conductivity of Rockwool Products:- ThermalRock S Series: S40 (Density: 40 kg/m³): λ = 0.037 W/m·K S50 (Density: 50 kg/m³): λ = 0.036 W/m·K S60 to S100 (Densities: 60-100 kg/m³): λ = 0.036 W/m·K Thermal Insulation Roll: Density: Not specified Thermal Conductivity: λ = 0.044 W/m·K source rockwool.com Calculating Required Thickness to Match ThermaCote’s R-Value: […]
Older UK homes often struggle with poor insulation, leading to uncomfortable living conditions, high energy costs, and unnecessary environmental impact. Retrofit insulation offers an effective way to address these issues, improving energy efficiency and comfort while reducing your carbon footprint. What Is Retrofit Insulation? Retrofit insulation involves upgrading the thermal performance of an existing property. […]
The UK’s recent social housing reforms mark a significant shift towards more stringent energy efficiency and sustainability standards in social housing. With an emphasis on improving living conditions, reducing environmental impact, and addressing fuel poverty, housing providers face new challenges. These reforms are especially focused on enhancing the energy performance of older buildings, many of […]
Government Scheme for Insulation Upgrades As part of the budget announcement households under the Warm Homes Scheme will be able to access funding to upgrade the insulation on their homes. ThermaCote is a excellent option for selection as it brings all the benefits without loss of space and time consuming installation process.
Let’s compare ThermaCote applied at a thickness of 1 mm to a traditional insulation material that is typically 100 mm (10 cm) thick, which is a common thickness for fibreglass, foam panels, or other conventional insulation in walls. To calculate how much thinner ThermaCote is, we can use the formula: So, a 1 mm layer […]
Using ThermaCote to insulate your home is like wrapping it in an emergency foil blanket to keep heat in because they both function in a similar way when it comes to heat retention: 1. Reflecting Heat Back: Just like an emergency foil blanket reflects your body heat back toward you to prevent warmth from escaping, […]
If you have a limited budget and can’t consider applying ThermaCote everywhere initially inside your property, consider creating one particularly warm room using ThermaCote by strategically applying the product to maximize its insulating and heat-reflective properties. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieve this: 1. Choose the Room: Determine which room you want to be your […]