Facade insulation or thermal insulation from the outside is an important step in building renovation. Moreover, it will become mandatory on January 1, 2017 according to the objectives of the law on energy transition. There are many anomalies that can affect the exterior of a building, and require renovations. Among other things, there is a detachment of the paint and/or the coating from the exterior walls, as well as a degradation of the appearance of the facade with the presence of mold of different colors. Facade insulation can also remedy these pathologies. But what can be the savings that can be made with this kind of renovation work?
Facade insulation work is carried out by a professional and a facade cladding specialist. They result in the laying of insulating material on the exterior walls of the house. This insulation will act as the building’s thermal envelope. Therefore, thermal bridges will be avoided or at least limited. A thermal seal of the house is therefore created. The interior will retain more heat in the winter and be cooler in the summer. This will significantly limit energy consumption for heating. One of the important advantages of facade insulation is therefore the reduction of the bill in terms of household energy, and therefore a significant financial saving.
The facade insulation of a building is carried out entirely on the outside. The interior space of the house is thus preserved and does not undergo any modification at the level of its surface. The electrical installation is also not affected by the works. As everything happens outside the building, the interior decoration, plasterwork and finishes will not require any modification whatsoever. The living area of the house remaining intact, the tenants have the possibility of remaining at home throughout the duration of the construction site. Façade insulation thus makes it possible to avoid additional costs in terms of moving occupants (handling furniture, costs for temporary accommodation, etc.).
External thermal insulation work generally takes place in two stages. The first is, as we said above, the installation of an insulating material on the facade of the building. The second step is to apply a finish to the exterior walls. This finish can be plaster or facing. The finishing plaster can come in three forms: hydraulic plaster, thin plaster and insulating plaster. Plastering will add a decorative touch to the facade of the building. The same is true for the facing. The latter gives a certain aestheticism to the exterior of the house. Thus, this will give you the opportunity to enhance your home by improving the exterior appearance of the building while increasing its energy performance, all while carrying out only one project.