In order to achieve our climate targets, the thermal renovation of existing buildings is more urgent than ever. With every square meter of insulation you apply to the façade, the house becomes more energy-efficient. The less energy you consume, the less you pay for it – and the better you feel, thanks to a healthier room climate.
Insulation reduces energy consumption. Insulation saves energy because consumption drops immediately thanks to the insulated facade. After just one year, the facade is CO2-neutral: the CO2 produced during the production of the insulating panels* is namely saved again within one year due to the significantly lower energy consumption for heating and cooling. The same applies to CO2 savings: day after day, year after year, over many decades.
Facade first or heating first?
Of course, it is best to bundle renovation measures and thus eliminate several weak points at once. However, if a prioritization is to be made, then it is essential to note that a heating and/or cooling system always requires a well-insulated building in order to be able to work in a correspondingly energy-saving manner. In a poorly insulated building, even a new heating or cooling system - such as a heat pump - runs at full speed, is oversized and consumes a lot of energy that must be saved! Facade insulation allows - in the case of a heat pump - a low flow temperature, so that modern heating systems can work efficiently and with a low consumption of energy. However, facade insulation is also an essential basis for low energy consumption in other heating systems (pellets, etc.). Therefore: First insulate the facade, then adapt the heating system to the insulated house!
Insulation saves money because lower energy consumption also means significantly lower energy costs. And that every day, year after year, for many decades. As a result, the expenditure for facade insulation is recouped in less than 10 years on average. Rising energy prices and attractive subsidies mean that the investment pays for itself ever more quickly.
The investment pays off in less than 10 years
A good € 2,000 in energy costs are currently saved per year by Baumit ETICS in a typical single-family house in need of renovation with an old heating system. Initial doubts as to whether the investment will pay off over the years are thus quickly dispelled. Of course, the initial purchase costs have to be overcome, but may countries support thermal renovation with subsidies which cover a part of the investment. When will the purchase pay for itself? With today’s energy prices, the prognosis is in less than 10 years. If they continue to rise, it will be even faster.
Important in winter and in summer
A Baumit ETICS not only reduces heating costs, but also protects the house from excessive heat in the summer months. Cooling devices increase energy consumption, while full thermal protection of the facade reduces it considerably. As is well known, the best energy is the one that is not consumed at all. The decision in favor of a Baumit thermal insulation composite system therefore not only protects the household budget, but also the environment and supports the achievement of climate targets.
Get grants for thermal renovation
Public loans, funds and grants are offered by many countries. Governments across the world are spending a lot of money on raising the standard of older properties to reach contemporary energy standards. This includes insulating exterior walls, roofs and ceilings as well as replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones.
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Baumit makes complex things simple and is on hand with comprehensive refurbishment expertise. Baumit not only develops products for state-of-the-art thermal insulation, but also offers step-by-step instructions for thermal renovation. With information on subsidies, savings calculator, color advice, sampling and on-site service at the construction site. An all-round package that offers many advantages and encourages people to start insulating their homes.