Insulation

Solid wall insulation — internal vs external, and when each makes sense

Internal wall insulation (IWI) is cheaper and faster, can be done room-by-room, but reduces internal dimensions by ~50 mm per wall and disrupts decoration. External wall insulation (EWI) costs more, takes longer, preserves internal space, and can transform external appearance — though conservation areas often restrict it.

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