{"id":1149,"date":"2017-07-19T13:10:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T12:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1149"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:14:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:14:34","slug":"internal-wall-insulation-advantages-disadvantages","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/insulation\/internal-wall-insulation-advantages-disadvantages\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal Wall Insulation: the Advantages and Disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your property has solid external walls, you need to make sure that they\u2019re sufficiently insulated. You can do this by fitting insulation on either the outside or inside of these walls.<\/p>\n

Internal wall insulation is a popular option and could help you to make your home more energy-efficient. To help you work out whether internal insulation would benefit your home, we\u2019ve made a list of its advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n

Internal wall insulation advantages<\/h3>\n

Versatile<\/h5>\n

A big advantage to internal wall insulation is that it\u2019s versatile. When you fit it you can choose between two options, which lets you pick the best type for your home.<\/p>\n

If you want to keep your walls as thin as possible, you can fit insulation boards. These are usually made of plasterboard backed with foamed plastic, which is 6-10cm<\/strong> thick. Or if you have an uneven wall you can build a stud wall in front of it. This involves building a metal or wooden studwork frame, filling it in with mineral wool fibre and then plastering over the top. <\/p>\n

Affordable<\/h5>\n

Another bonus to internal wall insulation is that it\u2019s affordable. Although it costs more than cavity wall insulation, it\u2019s usually cheaper than external insulation. Plus, according to the Energy Saving Trust<\/a> it can save you between \u00a3100 and \u00a3450<\/strong> on your heating bill every year, so is well worth the investment.<\/p>\n

Internal wall insulation disadvantages<\/h3>\n
Reduces room size<\/h5>\n

Unfortunately, internal insulation does have some downsides. Fitting it will thicken your walls and reduce the size of your rooms. Insulation boards can increase the thickness of your wall by up to around 10cm<\/strong> and stud walls take up even more space.<\/p>\n

Makes fixing things to walls difficult<\/h5>\n

Another downside to internal insulation is that it can make fixing things to walls difficult. Stud walls are strong enough to hold heaving fittings like kitchen units and wash basins. But if you have insulation boards, your fittings will need to be able to go through them and into the wall behind.<\/p>\n

Installation can be disruptive<\/h5>\n

Another thing that puts people off internal insulation is that installing it can be disruptive. All your wall fittings, like skirting boards, switches and plugs, need to be removed before the insulation is fitted then replaced afterwards. Plus, you won\u2019t be able to use a room while insulation is being fitted to its walls.<\/p>\n

So internal wall insulation has a range of advantages and disadvantages. To learn about your other options, see our article on external wall insulation<\/a>. Or to find an insulation installer in your area, click \u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a> and complete our online form. We\u2019ll find you up to 4 local professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Residential properties usually have either solid or cavity walls. If you have solid walls, it\u2019s worth considering internal wall insulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1150,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[45],"class_list":["post-1149","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-insulation"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a34,000 - \u00a313,000","price_sub_detail_label":"Including materials and installation"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1 day","time_sub_detail_label":"To insulate an average room"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"