S · Glossary
Solid wall insulation
Solid wall insulation is insulation added to the inside or outside of a solid external wall to reduce heat loss through that wall.
Solid wall insulation is insulation added to the inside or outside of a solid external wall to reduce heat loss through that wall. It describes a building-fabric measure, not the same as a solid wall itself, cavity wall insulation, external render, cladding, a damp survey, a structural report, planning permission, Building Regulations completion, DNO approval, MCS certification or proof that equipment can be mounted, cabled or sited there.
Category
Building, planning and site constraints
Applies to
Solar, Battery storage, EV charging, Heat pumps & AC
Last reviewed
06 Jun 2026