The ISO-THERM Thin Internal Wall Insulation Kit
With condensation season well and truly here and winter looming menacingly in the background, temperatures are already plummeting. So, it's time to make sure that homes are properly insulated. Properties that are not well insulated are vulnerable to a whole host of potential problems.
Energy costs, already at record levels, are set to increase further in the coming weeks and months. Couple this with the fact that you obviously need to use more energy in periods of colder weather, and you're looking at some serious bills. In addition, homes that are not properly insulated are responsible for increased carbon emissions, damaging the delicate environmental balance on our home planet.
Another problem that can occur or exacerbate during the colder months is condensation. The warm air in our homes carries an increased level of water vapour, which condenses on cold surfaces like walls and windows. Condensation is the leading cause of damp, which can result in damaged internal surfaces and also provide an ideal habitat for mould. As detailed in the previous edition of the Twistfix blog, this can have serious impacts on human health.
Though insulation is crucial, some insulating materials are excessively thick, making them difficult to work with and causing disruption during installation. A decisive solution, currently being rolled out by councils and landlords across the UK comes in the form of ISO-THERM, which, engineered by leading brand Wykamol, is available to purchase at the most competitive price from Twistfix.
ISO-THERM is made using a polyester-based material woven in a unique process that makes the finished product a mere 4mm thick. This unmatched thinness imbues the material with exceptional flexibility, making the application quick and easy with minimal fuss and disruption. In most cases, removing things like skirting boards and door architraves is unnecessary. The material cuts easily, making trimming around power sockets and light switches simple.
After applying ISO-THERM to sound wall plaster, finish with a plaster skim and paint for an attractive surface. The vapour-permeable material is fully waterproof, resisting any lateral transference of dampness and delivering an excellent thermal benefit that helps to inhibit condensation and subsequent mould growth.
Included with each purchase of ISO-THERM is a container of specialist Superbond Adhesive. For more information and to view the detailed technical guide, please visit the product page on our website. If you'd like to stay in touch with us here at Twistfix and receive lots of news, information, updates and special discounts, please subscribe to our newsletter.