Wood fibre EWI · Greater Glasgow
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Renfrew
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Renfrew list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For period homes in Renfrew, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in PA4 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Renfrew
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
Before we quote in Renfrew
We also cover Clydebank and Paisley, close to Renfrew. It's roughly 5 miles from Renfrew to Glasgow, the largest town in Greater Glasgow. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Parts of Greater Glasgow fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
For older stone and early brick properties in Renfrew, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Postcode district
- PA4
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Clydebank, Paisley, Bearsden, Glasgow
Permissions in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Renfrew jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
What finish goes over wood fibre?
A lime-based or mineral render designed for the system, applied over a reinforcing base coat. Lime finishes give the softer, slightly irregular texture that suits cottages and older terraces.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Renfrew
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fibre + lime render system | £150–£210 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Cottage, about 90 m² of wall | £15,300–£22,1000% VAT | Including scaffold |
| Lime render only (no insulation) | £78–£132 per m²inc VAT | See lime render |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027. Prices include VAT at 20%.
How it works
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Wood fibre EWI in Renfrew: questions
Is wood fibre worth the extra cost?
On older solid walls the main benefit is moisture safety rather than raw U-value. If the wall needs to breathe, the cheaper option can cost more later.
Does wood fibre need a lime render?
It needs the render specified by the system manufacturer, which is usually lime or mineral based.
Is wood fibre insulation fireproof?
No — it's a timber product. It chars rather than flaming readily, but it is combustible, so it's used on low-rise buildings within a tested system and never where non-combustible materials are required.
Do you cover Renfrew?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Renfrew (PA4) and nearby Clydebank, Paisley and Bearsden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.