What type of insulation is right for my house?

Insulating an older building, saving energy and preserving its character – can this be achieved without a complete renovation? Absolutely, because not everything has to be done at once. Every step makes a difference. Targeted individual measures can noticeably improve living comfort and reduce energy consumption.

With historic buildings and properties worthy of preservation in particular, it is important not to compromise either the building fabric or the façade. Where external insulation is not an option, internal insulation can provide an effective alternative. However, the façade is not the only consideration. Insulating the roof, the top-floor ceiling or the ground floor can also make a significant difference.

But how can damp and mould be prevented? Which insulation materials are suitable for older buildings? And which measures are worthwhile when the budget does not allow for a complete renovation?

The presentation introduces proven insulation techniques that can be combined to renovate a building step by step. It also examines the relevant principles of building physics and explains how natural insulation materials with capillary moisture transport can be used for internal insulation.

Drawing on numerous renovation projects, Ulrich Steinmeyer, Managing Director of the ÖkoPlus specialist retail association, demonstrates which insulation techniques have proved effective in existing buildings and which biological and physical principles must be considered when insulating with natural building materials.

Attend the presentation to discover how you can improve the energy performance of your older building step by step – in a way that suits its structure, your requirements and your budget.