Natural Building Systems & Breathable Insulation
Thatch • Lime • Stone — Professionally Restored
We install ecological and breathable systems designed for older buildings. These solutions help regulate moisture, improve comfort and ensure compatibility with historic materials.
Our Natural Building Solutions
Natural insulation systems
Including:
Wood fibre
Sheep’s wool
Cork
Hemp
Other breathable insulation materials
Limecrete Floors with Underfloor Heating
The limecrete system provides a breathable floor finish which integrates underfloor heating discreetly, ideal for listed or older properties where solid concrete would damage the structure.
Moisture-regulating wall & roof insulation systems
We design insulation systems that allow airflow and prevent condensation build-up behind impermeable layers. We review roof ventilation, eaves detail and wall breathability.
Advice on sustainable upgrades in listed or sensitive buildings
Upgrading historic properties often requires thought: we can assess your building’s history, construction and conservation constraints, and propose sympathetic improvements (e.g., internal wall insulation vs external, secondary glazing vs original sash retention).
Why Choose Ellidel for Natural Building Systems?
- Expertise in breathable, heritage-safe insulation
- Only natural, vapour-open materials used
- Solutions designed specifically for older buildings
- Careful integration of modern comforts without harming historic fabric
- Clear, honest advice on what is suitable — and what is not
For breathable insulation and natural building systems, contact our team.
Homeowner advice:
- Before installing insulation, always assess for historic damp, rising moisture or leaking roofs — fixing these first prevents new insulation masking bigger issues.
- Use vapour-permeable insulation in older homes — avoid modern foil-backed rigid boards that block airflow.
- Consider hidden impacts: for example, relying on mechanical ventilation in a historic cottage may affect original features like fireplaces or timber framing.
What Clients Say
Amanda Richardson
I wholeheartedly recommend Nathan of Ellidel. I've worked with him before and wanted to secure him for this new build job. He works skillfully with attention to detail. He's worth waiting for!
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If you are planning repairs or restoration work to a period or listed property in Dorset or Hampshire, we’d be happy to help.
Call us today for a friendly, no obligation chat about your project.