Different names for External Wall Insulation
External wall Insulation has several different names. Different suppliers, professional bodies and installers have their own favourites and it just tends to confuse people.
To make matters clear we have gathered several of the most common names for external insulation here. If there are any other names you have queries about please let us know and we will see what we can find out.
All of the following terms are used to describe the systems of attaching insulation to the outside of a wall and finishing it with a hardwearing and decorative coat. As in this diagram:
External Wall Insulation Systems
The term "External Wall Insulation Systems" is often abbreviated to “EWIS” this is a fairly common term in the UK and Ireland. It was made popular by a book of that name published by Wellgarth Publishing Limited.
Insulated Render Cladding Systems
Insulated Render Cladding Systems known as IRCS a term being popularised by the UK based professional organisation for called the Insulated Render & Cladding Association.
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems "EIFS" is a fairly common term in North America. Once again proving that point about "two nations divided by a common language", variously attributed to Shaw, Wilde and others.
External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems
External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems “ETICS”, ETICS is probably the most common term in use in Europe today and is popularised by EAE – the European Association for External thermal insulation composite systems. It is also the term most commonly used by NSAI.
Quality Approvals for External Insulation
Regardless of what the system is called you should make sure it manufactured and fitted properly. In Ireland the NSAI have a process for both Manufacturers and Installers. In that way you can be sure that your investment will last long into the future.
Contact us now to learn how your home can benefit from External Wall Insulation, no matter what it is called..