The process of applying External Wall Insulation (EWI) to a Park Home involves several key steps.

An outline of our process is detailed below:

STAGE 1

Assessment and Preparation

Before beginning the External Wall Insulation installation, the Park Home’s exterior walls are assessed for their condition and suitability for insulation, eg. Does the property have an overhanging roofline? Any existing damage or areas of concern, such as cracks or dampness, may need to be addressed prior to installation. Any necessary repairs or surface treatments are carried out at this stage.

Insulation Material 

Our 6-layer Park Home External Wall Insulation system, features thick grey graphite expanded polystyrene boards, which you can select the thickness of, topped with layers of reinforced glass fibre mesh and render that sets rock hard.

Expanded View of our 6 Layer External Wall Insulation

STAGE 2

Installation of Insulation Panels

Insulation panels are then installed onto the exterior walls of the park home using mechanical fixings.

The panels are carefully positioned and secured to create a continuous layer of insulation across the entire wall surface, ensuring no gaps or voids are left behind.

This photo shows a Park Home with the External Wall Insulation panels fitted.

STAGE 3

Reinforcement, Base Coat Application and Render

Once the insulation panels are in place, a reinforcing mesh is typically applied over the surface to strengthen the system and provide additional support.

A base coat of cementitious render is then applied over the mesh to fully encapsulate the insulation panels, making your Park Home waterproof, weatherproof and creating a smooth and even surface for the final finish.

Once this stage has been completed, you should start to feel the benefits of your External Wall Insulation.

This photo shows a Park Home with the External Wall Insulation panels fitted and the Base Coat and Render applied.

STAGE 4

Topcoat Finish

The final stage involves applying a decorative render or painted Topcoat over the base coat. This coat is applied using a trowel, and the colour is already pigmented into the tubs.

Some painted Topcoats can dry and cure within 24-48 hrs, but they do need warm and dry weather conditions to dry and set effectively and to avoid the rain washing it off the walls. During the inclement weather, we do use a winter bond, which is only available in white, but that does set even in light rain! 

Once completed, the finished Topcoat enhances the aesthetics of the Park Home and provides a final barrier against weathering, moisture, and UV exposure.

This photo shows a Park Home with the External Wall Insulation panels fitted, the Base Coat and Render applied and the final Topcoat painted.

STAGE 5

Quality Control and Inspection

Throughout the External Wall Insulation installation process, Platinum Park Home Services implement quality control measures to ensure that each step is carried out correctly and according to industry standards.

Once the installation is complete, a final inspection is typically conducted to verify the integrity and performance of the External Wall Insulation system and address any remaining issues or concerns.

Overall, the process of applying external wall insulation to a Park Home involves careful planning, preparation, and execution to achieve optimal thermal performance, durability, and aesthetics. Hiring a qualified and experienced company is recommended to ensure a successful External Wall Insulation installation that meets your specific needs and requirements.

At Platinum Park Home Services, we pride ourselves on minimal disruption during installation, typically completing an External Wall Insulation project in just 3 to 5 non-consecutive days – depending on the great British weather! 

 

Platinum Park Home Services is the UK’s trusted Park Home Refurbishment, Insulation and Renewable Energy Specialists.

We have installed External Wall Insulations for thousands of Park Home Owners across the country and have over one hundred 5-Star reviews on Google. If you have any Insulation requirements for your Park Home then please call us on Freephone 0800 222 9722 or write a message via our contact page.