Upgrading Thermal Elements: Installing Insulation
There are many ways to improve the energy efficiency and climate resilience of a historic or traditional building. However, whether there is need or opportunity to do so will vary widely depending on context. To make sure a building is resilient, well adapted, and able to provide a healthy internal environment in our changing climate, it is best to consider all proposals in a holistic manner following a whole building approach.
Our guidance offers advice on the principles, risks, materials, and methods for improving energy efficiency by installing insulation in historic buildings. We also offer guidance on addressing overheating and summertime comfort, which is likely to become a more common issue due to climate change.
Links to detailed guidance
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Insulating Roofs
Advice on improving the thermal performance of various forms of roof by adding insulation.
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Insulating Walls
Advice on improving the thermal performance of walls by adding insulation.
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Insulating Floors
Advice on improving the thermal performance of floors by adding insulation
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Overheating
This page looks at overheating in historic buildings and how to mitigate its impacts by keeping buildings cool and providing adequate ventilation.
