External wall insulation for your home
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Don t worry about big heating bills: Read this brochure to find out how to save money and energy whilst transforming your home s appearance. alsecco external wall insulation is the perfect solution if you want to save energy rather than waste money. It will not only protect your home from cold temperatures and large heating bills, but also transform its appearance. So whilst investing in energy efficiency, durability and the value of your home you will also be doing something for the environment too. If heating usage is reduced, fewer resources are utilised, therefore reducing CO 2 emissions. So, don t get annoyed at the high cost of fuel reduce your bills by insulating your home! 4 5
Put a stop to increasing fuel bills. Surely you don t want to pay more than necessary? alsecco external wall insulation can save you up to 40% of your heating costs. Worldwide energy resources are diminishing and are therefore becoming more and more expensive. So don t waste any more time choose alsecco external wall insulation for your home. Those who don t insulate, lose out. In homes with no insulation more energy is used for heating in the long term and most of the heat is lost through the un-insulated walls. Bad news! Heat energy is now twice as expensive as it was 10 years ago. About 76% of the energy used in a family home is produced from heating. Up to 30% of energy is lost through un-insulated walls. Thermal image of an un-insulated house. Red: highest heat loss Roof 22% Good news! Window 20% 1% 11% 12% With alsecco external wall insulation you can save up to 40% of your heating costs. Wall 30 % Ventilation 13% 76% Reduce your carbon emissions and do you your bit for the environment too! 15% Cellar Average energy consumption and heat loss of a non-renovated building. Thermal image of the same house with alsecco external wall insulation. Blue: reduced loss of energy 6 7
Outlook: Attractive, warm and perfectly protected for the future. Your house protects you all year round from the elements. But who protects your house? alsecco external wall insulation not only offers optimum protection but also eliminates any existing cracks and reduces the risk of further cracks appearing in the render. The application of external wall insulation can also increase the value of your home by completely transforming its appearance. Invest in the value and longevity of your home with alsecco external wall insulation. 8 9
The perfect climate: Within your own four walls. Is your home draughty despite all the windows and doors being closed? The reason for this is often due to cold inside walls. If the wall temperature is only 2 below room temperature, it causes the air to circulate creating an unpleasant draft. The walls feeling cold is not the only issue as condensation can also form, which can in time promote mould growth and who wants that in their home? This can be avoided with the installation of external wall insulation and even on really cold days, the temperature of the internal walls will hardly fall below room temperature giving you a comfortable, warm and healthy indoor climate. As well as being good for your home in winter, alsecco external wall insulation also protects you from the heat in summer. The innovative insulation prevents heat penetrating through the walls ensuring living spaces remain cool in hot weather. 10 11
Improve your property s kerb appeal. alsecco external wall insulation not only reduces your home s energy bills but also dramatically improves its appearance. alsecco systems enable you to refresh the appearance or give the whole façade a new and individual design. alsecco offers a wide range of design possibilities to enable you to turn your ideas into reality. The external wall insulation systems are suitable for many types and style of property, with finishes for both contemporary and traditional homes. 12 13
The most beautiful ideas for the most beautiful façades. alsecco offers you a range of options to create an attractive façade for your home. Façade shade colours Select the ideal colour for your facade from our specially formulated range. Our facade paints and renders ensure optimal coverage, long-lasting cleanliness and colour fastness. alsecco can assist you with your colour and texture choice - just discuss with one of our advisors. creative colours creative colours creative colours Brick slips: both traditional and contemporary Brick slips offer an alternative to render and can be used in a number of ways. You may be wanting to recreate the original look of your home due to planning regulations or just to reflect its original character. If this is the case alsecco acrylic brick slips are ideal as they can be exactly colour-matched to any brick. You may want to use brick slips to accentuate features such as window or doors or on corners to create interest. Whatever the reason you can be assured that every brick slip is handmade using only the highest quality raw materials, guaranteeing the natural appearance of brick. To view the complete brick slip range visit www.alsecco.co.uk/collection alsecco also offers a spar dash finish as part of the range of finishes. Discuss your requirements with one of our advisors. 14 15
The result of over 50 years experience in the industry: High-tech insulation for your home. As pioneers of external wall insulation, alsecco can draw on 50 years of valuable experience and research. Since the first installation in Berlin in 1957 to the latest systems with high performance insulation, impact resistance and a vast range of design options, alsecco has been at the forefront of innovation in insulation systems. We always guarantee the best quality systems and service, with our alsecco accredited installers providing excellent workmanship. 16 17
Intelligent solutions: External wall insulation systems. Thanks to perfectly matched components, alsecco external wall insulation fulfils the highest requirements. All three systems meet the demands that quality-conscious homeowners expect from a modern external wall insulation system; excellent thermal performance, protection from the elements, high efficiency, plus a wide range of finishes. Basic 1 High quality standard system. Substrate Adhesive Expanded polystyrene insulation Mechanical fixing Basecoat & reinforcement Top primer & decorative render finish 18 19
Basic 5 High quality materials for outstanding performance. Substrate Adhesive System Expanded polystyrene insulation Mechanical fixing Basecoat & reinforcement Spar dash receiver Spar dash finish Basic 1 Basic 5 Ecomin 300 Ecomin 300 Fire resistant and super-efficient. Description Basic 1 provides a cost effective solution utilising proven technology in conjunction with excellent detailing options. Basic 5 provides an upgrade from Basic 1 offering high impact and resistance properties with a spar dash finish. Ecomin 300 offers maximum fire protection coupled with efficient application methods. Incorporates a high level of reinforcement and impact resistance. Substrate Adhesive Mineral wool insulation Mechanical fixing Basecoat & reinforcement System life* Thermal conductivity (W/mK) 60 years 60 years 60 years 0.037 0.037 0.036 Top primer & decorative render finish *Part of alsecco's commitment in the investment and longevity of its products and systems is to offer external wall insulation systems with a 60 year system life. 20 21
More information. alsecco technical team Our specially trained team will be able to help you with any query or information. alsecco hotline 01785 818998. About alsecco Insulating more than 23 million square metres annually, at alsecco we certainly know what we are talking about when it comes to external wall insulation. alsecco manufactures all system components which provides the client with the knowledge that the systems are from a one-source supply and will meet project and specification criteria. All products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and technical requirements from our state-of-the-art production facility. Find an alsecco installation partner External wall insulation is usually only installed once in a lifetime. So not only is it important to choose high quality branded products, but also professional applicators. We only recommend alsecco-approved installers, who are fully trained and accredited in the competent installation of alsecco external wall insulation systems. Please contact us on 01785 818998 to find your nearest alsecco installation partner. One click away: www.alsecco.co.uk You will not only find all you need to know about alsecco external wall insulation but also be able to access information regarding funding for your project. 22 23
For more information, go to www.alsecco.co.uk or call our hotline on 01785 818998 Scan for our website alsecco (UK) Ltd. Whitebridge Way, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8JS Tel: 01785 818998 Fax: 01785 818144 info@alsecco.co.uk www.alsecco.co.uk 0814