Fabric Measures

What does the fabric of a building mean?

Fabric measures refers to the physical and structural elements that make up the building envelope or shell. This includes the materials and components that form the building’s exterior, interior, and everything in between. The building fabric encompasses walls, floors, roofs, windows, doors, insulation, and other structural elements. Fabric improvements form the backbone of any energy-efficient home.

With up to 45% of heat loss escaping through solid walls, EWI presents an opportunity to keep the warmth in for longer, making your home more comfortable and cheaper to run.

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Internal insulation being installed into the walls of a home - Retrofit West

With up to 45% of heat loss escaping through solid walls, IWI presents an opportunity to keep the warmth in for longer, making your home more comfortable and cheaper to run.

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house being insulated with cavity wall insulation beads

As approximately 35% of heat loss occurs through uninsulated cavity walls, CWI proves to be highly effective in enhancing the thermal efficiency of your home and reducing your energy bills.

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Laying wooden plank flooring on top of glass wool for warm insulation, with carpenter hammer

Exposed, uninsulated ground floors can account for up to 15% of the heat loss from your home. Planning is crucial in ensuring you create a comfortable and energy-efficient home.

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Worker thermally insulating house attic with glass wool

Up to 25% of heat is lost through an uninsulated roof. Insulating your loft, flat roof is a highly effective strategy at reducing heat loss and substantially saving on your heating bills.

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a hand opens a white, double-glazed PVC window

Replacing your old windows and doors with modern upgrades can your home more comfortable, quieter and with less condensation.

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woodchip wall and grey window with triple glazing.

Inadequate ventilation can cause problems such as condensation and dampness. Ventilation upgrades are a crucial component of retrofit after improving the thermal comfort of your home.

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