Stone walls behave differently
Granite is nothing like a modern cavity wall: high thermal mass, high water absorption, low thermal resistance. We calculate what each solution actually delivers rather than applying a standard insulation thickness.
In Brittany, granite walls, longères and maritime exposure shape any renovation strategy. Damp and wind usually matter more than cold alone.
Granite is nothing like a modern cavity wall: high thermal mass, high water absorption, low thermal resistance. We calculate what each solution actually delivers rather than applying a standard insulation thickness.
On the coast, driving rain and gusts increase losses through air leakage. Sealing the building can outperform another centimetre of insulation.
Brittany's mild winters suit heat pumps well, provided the emitters accept a low flow temperature. That is the point we verify before recommending anything.
Often yes, but only after checking heat loss and emitters. A sizing study prevents an installation that runs permanently at high temperature.