How to save on energy by using exterior wall coatings

With the rising energy prices and homeowners seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, preparing your home for winter as early as possible is ideal for saving you money and energy. With the help of energy-efficient wall coatings and properly insulated interior walls, your energy bills could significantly decrease not just for this year but for future years too.

Often people only consider wall coatings as a decorative feature however Andura Coatings look deeper into the benefits these coatings can offer the homeowner.

AnduraTex

AnduraTex is a thermally efficient wall coating that provides a hard shell-like layer to your home protecting it from the external climate and reducing the appearance of any cracks and fractures to the render. About 40% of the heat is lost through wet or damp walls, but the innovative design and formulation of AnduraTex provides higher water resistance outlasting conventional paints.   By protecting your walls with AnduraTex you could save up to 30% of this heat, simply by keeping your walls dry.

Primarily keeping your external walls dry and protected is crucial to reducing the energy use within a home, additional insulation in internal walls and roofing can dramatically decrease energy usage and ensure a warm home for winter.

Certified testing

Andura has certified testing conducted on AnduraTex to ensure measurable proof that our product can benefit homeowners. Test method ISO 8302:1991/BS EN 12664:2001, by The Thermal Measurement Laboratory, Salford University was awarded to AnduraTex and the thermal properties of AnduraTex provide an additional improvement in thermal efficiency of up to 12%, in addition to the 30% saving by keeping your walls dry.

Increased property value

Amongst other benefits, having a protected and thermally efficient property can increase the value of your home.  Investing in energy-saving methods can be an attractive feature for potential buyers as being more environmentally friendly and energy efficient is in high demand.

Additional protection

Coating your roof can be an added layer of protection for your property, it's recorded that an average of 15% of energy is lost through the roof alone. The elements continuously attack roof tiles and become porous with age and as a result, creating the ideal conditions to promote the growth of moss and lichens. By using Andura RoofGard you are not only protecting against the elements but enhancing the colour and giving the appearance of a new roof.

Overall, investing in your property with a wall coating will not only make the appearance of your home look more appealing but protect it for years to come, saving you time and money for the future.