External Resources
Explore trusted guides, training and practical resources on natural insulation, sustainable retrofit and protecting traditional buildings.
At Sisalwool, we believe better buildings begin with shared knowledge.
Whether you are a homeowner, architect, installer, conservation professional or contractor, this collection brings together useful external resources to support more informed retrofit decisions.
You will find downloadable guides, free CPDs, technical information and links to organisations working at the forefront of natural building materials, energy efficiency and heritage conservation.
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This guide provides a wide range of users with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about selecting and applying appropriate retrofit insulation materials and systems.
This guide looks into the thermal retrofit of traditional buildings in
Scotland. It considers the factors in a thermal upgrade and how these might apply to designated and non-designated historic structures.
Whether you’re a designer, builder, homeowner, or policymaker, this guide explores the key benefits of natural fibre insulation to help you understand its value and potential.
Gives technical insight into the conversion of traditional buildings, balancing regulation compliance with conservation. It promotes a holistic, approach to technical compliance in the performance of traditional buildings
MW Clubb’s case study of a traditional retrofit, showing how a fabric-first approach can improve comfort, efficiency & building performance while keeping original character.
See how Moon Roast supports the circular economy by donating used hessian coffee sacks to be repurposed into Sisalwool natural fibre insulation rather than sent to landfill.
Discover how ABN7 Architects used Sisalwool in an Aberdeen retrofit, selecting a breathable, natural insulation solution compatible with solid walls and lime-based construction.
Learn more about Sisaltech’s journey to developing low-carbon, vapour-permeable insulation for retrofit projects, particularly traditional pre-1919 stone buildings.
Find an independent overview of Sisalwool’s composition, applications and practical benefits, including its suitability for walls, roofs and suspended timber floors.
An EPD is a document that provides comparable, objective, and third-party verified information about the environmental performance of products and services.
