External wall insulation eliminates the need for a vapour barrier, as the dew-point, or area where the vapour migrating from the inside the building is likely to condense in the colder parts of the construction, is towards the outside and away from the critical structural or load bearing walls.

	Simplifies construction, particularly as it avoids thermal bridging and achieves air tightness.
	Easily achieves high levels of insulation without increasing size of the structure.
	Reduces labour and materials used, leading to good value construction.
	Does not put any additional stress on existing or shallow foundations.
	Protects the fabric of the building.
	Ensures consistent U-values.
	Improves thermal performance.
	Reduces thermal bridging, minimising condensation and heat loss.
	Reduces thermal stress on the structure or substrate.
	Improves air tightness of the construction, which reduces draught and heat loss.
	Optimises use of thermal mass, reducing internal temperature fluctuations.
	Improved sound insulation.
	Wide range of finishing effects and colours.
	Easily installed with faster construction time.
	Gives ease of quality control as insulation coverage is clearly visible.
	Water repellent and frost resistant to –60o.

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