Lichfield has more listed buildings and conservation areas than almost anywhere in the Midlands. For heritage and older homes, breathability isn't a bonus — it's a requirement. Spray cork is one of the only insulation systems that genuinely works on these properties without causing damage.
Standard insulation products — foam boards, mineral wool, PIR-backed plasterboard — create vapour barriers that trap moisture inside old walls. On a Victorian or Georgian property that was built to breathe, this causes interstitial condensation, rot, and structural damage. Conservation officers often refuse permission for these systems in conservation areas. Spray cork is different.
Spray cork is vapour-permeable and doesn't alter the character of the building's exterior. It meets the breathability requirements that conservation officers and listed building consent typically demand — making it one of very few viable insulation options for Lichfield's protected properties.
Older homes built with lime mortar and solid masonry were designed to manage moisture by absorbing and releasing it. Spray cork works with this principle — it warms the surface while remaining breathable, rather than blocking moisture movement and causing rot.
A single spray cork application to external-facing walls reduces heat loss by up to 40%. For a Victorian terrace or detached period home in Lichfield, that's a meaningful drop in heating bills every year — without compromising the building's structure or character.
We assess every property before we quote. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, we'll tell you exactly what's needed, what spray cork can achieve, and whether you'll need consent. No surprises — just an honest assessment from a local specialist who knows the Lichfield area.
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