Bringing an 1800s farmhouse up to modern insulation standards using Diathonite Thermactive.037

Featuring interviews with the homeowner, builder and supplier of the insulating plaster, this video tells the story of how a beautiful cold and draughty farmhouse can be transformed into an energy efficient home. By choosing the right natural and sustainable materials like Diasen Diathonite, the home now meets modern insulation standards for thermal performance. Diathonite, which is a cork and lime-based plaster, is the perfect material for solid-stone buildings and heritage properties; it maintains breathability, regulates moisture and can follow the curves and shapes within the building to retain the character beautifully.
The homeowner explains why he chose Diathonite, Diasen explains the benefits and performance characteristics of Diathonite that make it ideal for older properties, and DMB Building Ltd explain the installation process and how easy Diathonite is to use.
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[@FiscalWoofer]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@FiscalWoofer]

Would be great to revisit this with homeowner to hear what it’s been like to live with. What is the thermal performance compared to limecrete for example?

[@EcologicalBuildingSystems]

Diathonite Evolution insulating plaster was used. This has a thermal conductivity of 0.045 W/mK. A 50mm application typically improves the thermal performance of the wall by approximately 3.5 times.