Alumasc's Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system played a key part in the transformation of a private residence into a retrofit Ecohome, helping to achieve a virtual carbon neutral status, says building and engineering supplier Alumasc.<br> <br> The property in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, was in need of complete refurbishment. In addition to external wall insulation, the owners took the opportunity to install heat recovery, a biomass boiler and photovoltaic panels to make the house as energy efficient and eco-friendly as possible. Project architects YMD Boon, specified Swisslab due to its levels of energy efficiency and the quality of finish offered, Alumasc explains. <br> <br> Alumasc's approved applicator BLD Construction, installed Swisslab with 160mm phenolic insulation over the solid brickwork walls, completing the system with a cream silicone decorative finish. Following refurbishment, the property's U values have improved from 0.47 to 0.12, Alumasc claims.<br> <br> David Henderson of YMD Boon comments: "The Swisslab system offered a thermal capacity that exceeded traditional build standards without compromising the internal layout of the existing building."<br> <a href="http://www.alumascfacades.co.uk"><br> www.alumascfacades.co.uk</a>