Curious about the possibilities of render? And could your home use an extra layer of insulation? Then it’s an excellent idea to combine facade insulation with render. Render takes up little space, is relatively inexpensive, and has an insulating effect itself. You can certainly combine facade insulation with render; we’ll tell you more about it below.
How Can an Exterior Wall be Insulated?
An exterior wall can be insulated in various ways. The most efficient way is to insulate the exterior wall from the outside. This is usually done with synthetic insulation panels, often made of polystyrene. They are particularly easy to install and are usually glued on top of the old facade cladding.
The insulation panels are then covered with a type of reinforcement or framework on which the new facade cladding can be applied. The possibilities for this are endless. Render is extremely popular, which we’ll discuss more below, but you can also choose brick slips, wooden cladding, plastic panels, or something else.
It is also possible to insulate from the inside, but this is not recommended. You lose a lot of interior space and the risk of thermal bridges is high when the insulation is not professionally installed. Moreover, facade insulation from the outside also has a higher insulation value.
Can You Combine Exterior Wall Insulation with Render?
Render and exterior wall insulation form a golden duo. There are several reasons for this.
- Firstly, render takes up very little space, ideal in combination with facade insulation panels that do take up a lot of space.
- Moreover, render is also relatively inexpensive, especially compared to other types of facade cladding.
- Thirdly, render is a particularly durable material. It lasts for decades and is water-resistant. This means you won’t quickly have issues with green deposits.
- Finally, render itself also has an insulating value. A layer of render will only enhance the insulating effect of the insulation panels. That’s a nice bonus!
Why Insulate the Exterior Wall?
Insulating the exterior wall has many different advantages. More than you might think at first glance.
It goes without saying that you will save significantly on your energy costs. The monthly bill will decrease considerably. About a fifth of the heat generated escapes through the facade. After the windows and roof, it’s the most important part of your home to renovate. In other words, you’ll quickly recoup the cost of facade insulation.
But the value of your home will also increase. An insulated home is worth much more than a non-renovated home. Thanks to the facade insulation combined with render, your home’s energy score will be better. The fresh look of render in combination with facade insulation also gives your home a real makeover. This only further increases the value of your place.
Furthermore, you significantly reduce the chance of moisture problems by insulating and renovating the facade. Render repels water and thus prevents penetrating damp.
Finally, insulating your facade and providing it with a new facade cladding are two tasks that you can excellently combine. It makes it more cost-effective to carry out both works simultaneously. If you can install facade insulation – if you have the space for it – then it’s absolutely recommended to do so.
How much Does the Combination of Render and Facade Insulation Cost?
Putting a price on facade insulation and render is not easy. How much you pay depends on various factors. For example, each facade must first be cleaned and possibly repaired before the insulation panels can be installed. The type of insulation you choose also determines the price.
In general, we can say that insulating the facade from the outside costs between 100 and 170 euros per square meter.
On top of that comes the price of render. For this, you should count on a price between 80 and 100 euros. Here, the price depends on the type of render, mineral render or the more expensive synthetic render, and also on the necessary work.
Those who combine render with facade insulation can apply for the My Renovation Premium. This significantly reduces the costs. In the best case, you get half of the invoice reimbursed. That’s a nice bonus! We’re happy to guide you through the premium.
Solusio Installs Render and Facade Insulation in your Area
Would you like to combine facade insulation with render? Of course you can! Even more, it’s recommended to do so. The experts at Solusio are happy to help you out. We check if it’s possible to install facade insulation for your home and we tell you all about the possibilities that render has to offer. We have loads of experience and expertise. Contact us today for an appointment or more information.