Walsall Estate

The UK Government and Local Authorities are actively developing more energy efficient buildings – and refurbishing aging social housing stock is one way of meeting challenging emissions targets.

The challenge
The Walsall development comprises 350 buildings including semi-detached, terraced and large multi-dwelling domestic properties. External wall insulation was required to improve energy efficiency in combination with other measures such as boiler replacements, heating controls and loft insulation.


ROCKWOOL solution
ROCKWOOL provided a choice of external wall insulation solutions which were both sympathetic to the current building facades and met the residents' desire for a new community aesthetic. ROCKWOOL EcoRock^® is a coated render in various colours; ROCKWOOL DASHSHIELD has a pebbledash external appearance. Freedom to choose gave residents the chance to opt for an external façade that best suited their taste.

ROCKWOOL also provided expert energy efficiency advice throughout the project development and implementation. This involved U-Value calculations, regular on-site technical support, and product installation by ROCKWOOL approved installers.


Benefits
• An attractive exterior façade improves the look of buildings
• Residents could see substantial reductions in energy bills
• Superior fire resistance
• Excellent acoustic performance
• A durable solution for the lifetime of the buildings

CESP targets households across Great Britain, in areas of low income, to improve energy efficiency standards, and reduce fuel bills. There are 4,500 areas eligible for CESP. CESP is funded by an obligation on energy suppliers and electricity generators. It is expected to deliver up to £350m of efficiency measures.


Fact file
• 350 residential buildings (social housing stock)
• First scheme in the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP)
• Entire project expected to save 140,000 tonnes of carbon emissions

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