The Thinnest Insulation in the UK

After posting a video about how to insulate a solid wall in the UK, many comments told me to check out aerogel insulation. I did some research and discovered Spacetherm by Proctor Group, who are based near where I live and they supply the UK construction industry with a variety of high-tech membranes.

Spacetherm is made using aerogel. It is both hydrophobic and vapour open. That means it can be fixed directly onto a solid wall and it will breathe, so dampness and mould won't build up behind the insulation. Spacetherm is probably the most thermally efficient, and therefore the thinnest, insulation available in the UK right now, although at a cost.

I discuss the technical benefits and comparison with both PIR and Mineral Wool insulation in this video and I also discuss the cost of buying Spacetherm insulation.

‪@proctorgroup‬ sponsored this video and they have become a sponsor of the Real Life Architecture channel. They have a highly capable technical helpline and can advise anyone in the UK about how to use their products. Check out Spacetherm for yourself https://proctorgroup.com/products/spa...

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Why I Researched Aerogel
0:56 - The problem with breathable insulation
1:44 - What is Aerogel?
2:27 - Spacetherm
3:17 - How does Spacetherm work?
4:37 - Exactly how much space will Spacetherm save?
7:09 - How much does Spacetherm cost?

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