Guide to Insulating a Wall

Every homeowner should strive to make their house as energy efficient as possible. Not only is it better for the environment as it uses less energy, but it could also save you money in the long run.

A smart way to achieve this is to ensure that you have plenty of wall insulation to trap heat inside the building. This will ultimately reduce how often you use your heating and lower your energy consumption. There are various types of insulation for walls that you may want to consider using in your house, including insulated wall boards, wall insulation rolls and cavity wall insulation.

The wall insulation thickness (and the more you have of it) will also help. In fact, spending money on stud wall insulation or any other type of wall insulation tends to pay for itself with the money that you could be saving on heating your home. 

Read on for more information on the various types of insulation for walls you can consider using and how to apply it.

External Wall Insulation

One option of home insulation that you can consider using is external wall insulation. This can be a lot less disruptive within your home as you will need to remodel a room in most cases to be able to install wall insulation rolls or insulated wall boards. Adding external insulation, however, means you won’t have to touch the interior of your home.

To create a thermal envelope that surrounds your home, external wall insulation is great! Various thermal layers can be added to the exterior before cladding is added as the finishing touches. With that said, you must be careful with any detailing around doors and windows as you must prevent thermal bridging to ensure that your home is fully energy efficient.

Internal Wall Insulation

Using internal insulation is one of the most common and affordable ways for insulating walls in a home, and there are a few options to consider:

• Wall Insulation Panels – One of the simplest ways is insulating a stud wall using wall insulation panels. These are quick and easy to install by simply screwing them into the stud wall.
• Wall Insulation Roll – Another form of insulation for stud walls that you can consider using is a wall insulation roll. This fits between the studs in the wall and is sealed in by attaching plasterboard to the wooden studs with screws.
• Cavity Wall Insulation – The third option you can choose for your home is cavity wall insulation. This fills the void between the wooden studs and is filled with fibrous materials or rockwool that traps air and helps insulate your house. If your home is suitable, cavity wall insulation can also be a less disruptive option (unless you’re planning to remodel it, of course).

For more information about the internal wall insulation we offer, please browse our site or get in touch with our experts.

Internal Cavity Wall Insulation

If you’re considering cavity wall insulation in your home, especially as you think it will cause less of a disruption, we recommend first having the cavities in your walls inspected. Check that your brickwork is not messy and that no mortar has dripped down to the bottom of the cavity. If so, you may need to instead opt for a wall insulation board. 

Please be cautious when adding cavity wall insulation as it can affect your home’s timber and metal joists if moisture levels change.

What’s the Best Material to Insulate Walls With?

When looking for the best insulation for walls, UK homes differ massively. What’s suitable for one house may not be as good for the other. The best insulation for walls needs to be addressed individually, project by project. You will need to consider the pros and cons of each type of insulation, as well as whether you will have it professionally installed or choose a DIY internal wall insulation option.

Adding internal insulation to your home is a task that’s simple to do and, with some basic DIY skills, you shouldn’t have many problems. Continue reading to find out more information about installing insulation panels for walls and wall insulation rolls to see if you want to attempt to do this yourself.

How to Insulate a Wall with Insulation Rolls

If you’ve decided that wall insulation rolls are best for the internal insulation of your home, it’s important to pick the right product. If you’re wondering, “Can you use loft insulation in walls that you have left over?”, the answer is no. You will need an insulating roll designed for vertical use, not horizontal. 

Insulation rolls for walls are available in standardised sizes. The cavity between the studs is filled with wall insulation roll which is then held in place by attaching plasterboard panels to the studs. For additional insulation, however, you can also use internal wall insulation boards. These will improve your home’s energy efficiency even further.

How Do I Insulate a Wall with Insulation Board

You can also use a wall insulation board to insular your home, such as Kingspan internal wall insulation. To determine what thickness insulation for stud walls you should use, you will need to look at its efficiency rating and select one that’s best suited to your room.

Once you’ve chosen the wall insulation thickness, you can start applying the panels to the wooden studs using screws. If you need to cut the insulation board, it’s simple to do using a bread knife with a serrated edge. Once the room is entirely covered and you have smoothed the joins between the sheets of PIR insulation boards or phenolic insulation boards you used, your room is ready for painting.

Insulation from Workplace Interior Shop

From loft insulation to polystyrene insulation boards, we supply a wide range of insulation for your commercial or residential building. For more information on how to insulate walls properly or assistance choosing the best type of insulation for your space, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. One of our experts will be more than happy to help.