External Wall Insulation For Housing Refurbishment
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Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) For social housing projects. The UK Government’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% before 2050 is driving today’s construction policy. The majority of buildings that will be in use by 2050 are already in use today. In total, these buildings account for around 40% of the UK’s annual carbon emissions. On average, 35% of the energy used to heat our homes is lost through the external walls. Significant energy and carbon reductions can be made by refitting homes with more energy efficient technologies. External wall insulation (EWI) is one such...

ECO will be funded by energy suppliers who have 3 obligations: Carbon Saving Communities Obligation 15% of suppliers’ funds are to be used to upgrade hard-to-reach, low-income households in rural communities. Affordable Warmth Obligation Provides heating and insulation measures to low-income consumers living in private tenure properties that receive particular means-tested benefits, e.g. the elderly, disabled and families. Carbon Saving Obligation Covers the installation of measures like solid wall and hard-to-treat cavity wall insulation, which ordinarily cannot be financed solely through...

Why externally insulate? Protect your investment Improving the thermal efficiency of buildings is economically, socially and environmentally advantageous. There are three main insulation methods: • Internal wall insulation • Cavity wall insulation • External wall insulation Of the three, Sto maintains that external wall insulation is the best long term solution to protect your interests. Stomix systems demonstrate significant benefits when it comes to thermally insulating and protecting the fabric of your property, including: 1. Significantly reduce heat loss and energy consumption If two...

EWI systems protect the wall from rain, but remain vapour permeable so moisture can escape. 3. Protect properties from weather damage An insulated, rendered facade protects the substrate from frost and moisture damage. This significantly reduces the risk of high maintenance and repair costs. 4. Minimise costs and disruption Externally insulating will not encroach into the interior of your properties, all work is external. This removes the need for significant internal refurbishment and will not reduce interior room dimensions. There is also no need to temporarily rehouse your tenants. Such...

Why Stomix? Selecting the right partner. A subsidiary of Sto, Stomix manufactures and distributes EWI systems ideal for the ECO market. Originally developed for Eastern European climates, the Stomix systems have proven themselves capable in demanding environments whilst keeping costs low. The Sto Group Sto is a leading global building products manufacturer with origins traced back to 1835. The group is active in over 87 countries, with close to 5,000 staff and a €1 billion sales turnover. Recognised globally as the render and EWI quality benchmark, Sto innovates through technological...

Applicator Training To ensure a good quality build, only Sto trained contractors may install Stomix external wall insulation systems. Our experienced trainers offer workshop and lecture-based training courses at our new Midlands distribution centre and also at the Sto Glasgow and Basingstoke sales centres. Recycling As a company committed to protection of the environment, we are members of a compliance scheme that issues Packaging Recycling Notes (PRNs) for every tonne of our waste that is recycled. Our EWI insulation board suppliers offer a waste collection service for uncontaminated...

StxTherm Eco Cost-effective solution for larger projects. StxTherm Eco is a silicone rendered system suitable for low to medium rise buildings such as terraced or semi-detached housing. Our most economical EWI system, it should appeal to social housing providers managing a huge property portfolio. • Vapour permeable and weather resistant • Silicone finish provides improved moisture shedding properties and built-in resistance to algae growth • The silicone finish render comes in a range of pastel shades to harmonise with the surrounding environment (see page 17 for colour range). Typical...

StxTherm Robust Traditional finishes for strict local planning requirements. StxTherm Robust is a low-to-medium rise system that offers either a dash or brick slip finish. These more traditional looking finishes are ideal for projects in areas with tighter planning regulations. • Available in a heavy duty dry dash render finish or synthetic brick slips. • Further improved thermal performance through the use of grey EPS insulation boards. Typical Cornish Type 1 property with brick slip finish. 1. Substrate 2. Adhesive mortar 3. Grey expanded polystyrene insulation board 4. Mineralic...

StxTherm Protect The high rise solution. StxTherm Protect is an EWI system designed to meet strict fire protection requirements. It is particularly suitable for the refurbishment of high rise housing blocks and offers a wide range of finish design options. • Non-combustible mineral fibre insulation for outstanding fire performance. • All Stomix finish options are available: • Silicone resin render finish • Dry dash render finish • Brick slips. 1. Substrate 2. Adhesive mortar 3. Mineral fibre insulation board 4. Mineralic reinforcing coat 5. Glass fibre reinforcing mesh Embedded into the...

Local Planning Colour & Finish Visualisations. Architectural drawings or photographic images of a building can be modified to show a selection of possible colour combinations that could be applied. The colours selected, and judicial design choices as to which parts of a row of terraced houses to apply the various colour shades, can make a dramatic difference to the aesthetics of a building. The Sto colour design service is particularly helpful for refurbishment projects such as social housing. Colour combinations and where they are applied can make a building appear longer, shorter, wider,...