It's a wrap: External wall insulation for your home

All you need to know about this type of insulation — which is generously supported by a grant managed by the SEAI

External wall insulation will increase your external wall depth, which can mean dealing with extra work including moving electrical points, meters, drain positions and vents. File picture 

Surface wall insulation is a topic that’s coming up a lot lately. I’d like to thank two readers who got in touch in the past two weeks to ask for advice in this column. Delighted to oblige. 

Be sure also when moving forward with your research to check out all the information offered by both the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), and speak to a suitably qualified engineer before approaching a supplier or installer.