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Supporting Your Low-Rise Residential Projects
Upgrading low-rise housing is a cost-effective route to improve the suitability and sustainability of homes by reducing energy bills and contributing to the governments Net-Zero 2050 targets.
The Governments in the UK and Ireland are investing into our housing stocks to both reduce energy usage and to reduce fuel poverty, for residents who need support the most. The majority of domestic energy use is for heating our homes, meaning lowering energy usage can be achieved by either generating heat more efficiently or by insulating the fabric of the property to lose less of the heat produced.
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The Role of EWI in low-rise residential projects
External Wall Insulation (EWI) wraps the walls of the home with a layer of insulation and is installed as a system with a new decorative finish, typically of render or brick, to revitalise the aesthetics of the building.
EWI is a ‘fabric-first’ energy efficiency measure, meaning it contributes to reducing heat loss and improves the thermal comfort for residents and is particularly suitable for older solid wall houses and for cavity wall homes, where cavity wall insulation is not suitable.
K Systems are vastly experienced in delivering solutions for low-rise residential properties with minimum disruption to tenants.
Suitable Solutions for Low-Rise Residential Projects
EPS insulation is a cost-effective and light-weight solution for achieving net zero and decarbonisation of housing stock. Used in our K Systems E external wall insulation system, EPS systems are used extensively on low-rise residential properties for many years where high levels of thermal performance have been required. Commonly fixed on to masonry structures, our EPS insulation based system incorporates microscopic particles of graphite for enhanced thermal performance.
Mineral Wool insulation offers outstanding fire resistance, is non-combustible, and environmentally friendly. Used in our K Systems M EWI system, it's ideal for new builds and refurbishments, particularly in low-rise residential properties with steel, timber, or concrete structures.
We also offer systems with the use of phenolic foam insulation boards, a lightweight insulation that enables high level of thermal performance using thinner sections of insulation.
Learn more on our EPS Systems
Popular Finish Options
SILICONE THIN COAT RENDERS
Silicone and polymer-modified technology to provide protection, with a water repellent and breathable finish.
DASH RENDER & DASH AGGREGATE
Dash is an extremely durable stone dash finish that is robust and low maintenance.
VBriQ Acrylic Brick Slips
Quick to install, cost-effective and light-weight acrylic brick slip system.
BRICK REND
Brick Rend is a specially formulated polymer render which simulates the appearance of brickwork.
VBriQ+ Clay Brick Slips
Quick to install, cost-effective and light-weight traditional clay brick slip system, which provides a traditional brick finish.
Supporting Government Funded Projects
K Systems has extensive experience in supporting low-rise residential funded projects and can facilitate small and large schemes. We can help with government funded projects including decarbonisation and fuel poverty funding:
- Energy Company Obligations (ECO)
- Warm Homes : Local Grant
- Warm Homes : Social Housing Fund
- Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (HEEPS)
- SEAI
Industry Leading EWI and facade design specialists
We support specifiers and installers throughout every stage of projects offering:
- Façade system design including bespoke detail
- PAS2035 compliant details and specifications
- Project Support: dedicated office based teams to support every step of the way
- Tailored site support: network of onsite application specialists
- Site quality assurance processes
- Approved installers available across the UK
