{"id":5344,"date":"2025-11-11T10:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/?page_id=5344"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:27:20","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5344\" data-postid=\"5344\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5344 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_nf5s632 tb_first tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_pg5p633 tf_box\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module fancy heading -->\n<div  class=\"module module-fancy-heading tb_ypu0852  tb_hide_divider wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <h1 class=\"fancy-heading tf_textc\">\n    <span  class=\"main-head tf_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFAQs\t\t    <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sub-head tf_block tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/span>\n    <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module fancy heading -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_f5gv293  wow\" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeftBig\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion separate  transparent\">\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How long does an EWI installation take?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A full installation typically takes <strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1198\">2\u20133 weeks<\/strong>, depending on property size and weather. This includes preparation, fixing insulation, applying render coats, and refitting any fixtures. Most homes can continue to function normally during the process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What is \"breathability\" and why does it matter?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1622\">Breathability refers to a material\u2019s ability to allow moisture to pass through without trapping it inside walls.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1808\">A breathable system, like woodfibre, <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1709\">prevents damp and interstitial condensation<\/strong> (moisture forming within wall layers), protecting your home while maintaining energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What is interstitial condensation?  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1985\">Interstitial condensation occurs when moisture forms inside a wall\u2019s fabric, often between insulation and existing walls. Using the correct materials and installation methods prevents this \u2014 our <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"503\">breathable, vapour-open insulation systems<\/strong> allow moisture to escape safely, keeping your walls dry and healthy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">How quickly will I notice the benefits of insulation?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most homeowners notice <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\">improved comfort immediately<\/strong>. Walls feel warmer and heating bills often drop within the first few months. The full energy efficiency gains are measurable over the first winter after installation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Can I do a partial retrofit, like insulating just one wall?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s possible to insulate a single wall, but the benefits will be limited compared to a whole-house approach. A partial retrofit can improve comfort in one area, but it may also leave other walls colder, which can increase the risk of condensation at junctions. We usually recommend planning insulation as part of a <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"575\">whole-house strategy<\/strong>, even if it\u2019s completed in stages \u2014 that way, each improvement works together for the best long-term results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-5\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-5-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What weather conditions can you operate in?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-5-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We work in most conditions, but extreme rain or freezing conditions can slow the rendering and curing stages. We always <strong data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3474\">plan installation schedules<\/strong> to ensure the materials are applied in suitable conditions, protecting both the finish and the long-term performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-f5gv293-6\" aria-controls=\"acc-f5gv293-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Is scaffolding included in your quote?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-f5gv293-6-content\" data-id=\"acc-f5gv293-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"262\">Yes. 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This includes preparation, fixing insulation, applying render coats, and refitting any fixtures. Most homes can continue to function normally during the process.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What is \"breathability\" and why does it matter?<\/h4><p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1622\">Breathability refers to a material\u2019s ability to allow moisture to pass through without trapping it inside walls.<\/p> <ul data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1808\"> <li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1808\"> <p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1808\">A breathable system, like woodfibre, <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1709\">prevents damp and interstitial condensation<\/strong> (moisture forming within wall layers), protecting your home while maintaining energy efficiency.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul><\/li><li><h4>What is interstitial condensation? <\/h4><p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1985\">Interstitial condensation occurs when moisture forms inside a wall\u2019s fabric, often between insulation and existing walls. Using the correct materials and installation methods prevents this \u2014 our <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"503\">breathable, vapour-open insulation systems<\/strong> allow moisture to escape safely, keeping your walls dry and healthy.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>How quickly will I notice the benefits of insulation?<\/h4><p>Most homeowners notice <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\">improved comfort immediately<\/strong>. Walls feel warmer and heating bills often drop within the first few months. The full energy efficiency gains are measurable over the first winter after installation.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Can I do a partial retrofit, like insulating just one wall?<\/h4><p>It\u2019s possible to insulate a single wall, but the benefits will be limited compared to a whole-house approach. A partial retrofit can improve comfort in one area, but it may also leave other walls colder, which can increase the risk of condensation at junctions. We usually recommend planning insulation as part of a <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"575\">whole-house strategy<\/strong>, even if it\u2019s completed in stages \u2014 that way, each improvement works together for the best long-term results.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What weather conditions can you operate in?<\/h4><p>We work in most conditions, but extreme rain or freezing conditions can slow the rendering and curing stages. We always <strong data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3474\">plan installation schedules<\/strong> to ensure the materials are applied in suitable conditions, protecting both the finish and the long-term performance.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Is scaffolding included in your quote?<\/h4><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"262\">Yes. Our quotes include <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"250\">everything required for the full installation<\/strong>, such as:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"497\"> <li data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"294\"> <p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"294\">Scaffolding and safe access<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"357\"> <p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"357\">Removing and reinstating pipes, cables, and other fittings<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"412\"> <p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"412\">Extending window sills where necessary<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"497\"> <p data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"497\">Clearing and responsibly disposing of all waste once the project is complete<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"607\">We take care of every stage of the process so you don\u2019t have to arrange or coordinate anything separately.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h4>Have another question?<\/h4>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@urbane-eco.co.uk?\" > email us<a href=\"mailto:info@urbane-eco.co.uk\"> <\/a>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5344"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5388,"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5344\/revisions\/5388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/urbane-eco.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}