House wrapping, also known as external wall insulation, is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to an older or solid-walled property in Newbridge. By wrapping the outside of your home in a continuous layer of insulation we eliminate the cold bridging and heat loss that come through bare walls, transform the building’s energy efficiency and, at the same time, give the exterior a fresh, modern and fully weatherproof finish. It is the ideal solution for homes that cannot take cavity insulation or that simply need a new lease of life.
When we wrap a house in Newbridge we mechanically fix and bond insulation boards, either EPS (expanded polystyrene) or, where extra strength and moisture resistance are needed, XPS (extruded polystyrene), across the entire external face of the wall. Over these boards we apply a reinforced basecoat with an embedded fibreglass mesh to create a tough, crack-resistant surface, and we finish the whole elevation in a through-coloured silicone render. Silicone render is breathable, self-cleaning and highly durable, so the new finish stays looking good and resists the weather for years to come.
All detailing around windows, doors, sills and roof lines is carried out to a high standard so the finished home is both beautifully presented and properly protected. To discuss external wall insulation and rendering for your property, or to book a free survey and quotation anywhere in Newbridge, call Carlow Builders on 02 222 2222.
