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Biobased insulation in Schiedam
Isoleerbewust insulates homes in Schiedam with natural, vapour-open materials: hempfibre, cellulose, woodfibre and strawboard. We tailor the construction to the age and detailing of your home, instead of forcing a standard package onto it.
What makes insulating in Schiedam different
Climate, subsoil, build years and local schemes differ per place. These are the factors we take into account in Schiedam.
Local point of attention in Schiedam
Schiedam's worker housing is small, densely built and often already 'fixed' with plastic insulation. When insulating inside we regularly remove vapour-tight layers that held moisture behind the plaster; with woodfibre the wall dries inwards again.
Summer and winter temperature
Around Schiedam the average daily maximum in July is roughly 21.5 °C and the average January temperature about 4.4 °C, with some 3 tropical days a year. The sea dampens extremes: summers stay moderate and frost spells are shorter. In exchange, wind and driving rain load the facade hardest here, so draught sealing and an outward-drying build-up pay off more than extra thickness.
Housing stock and build years
The stock in Schiedam is dominated by veel voor 1930 rond de branderijen en havens: arbeiderswoningen met kleine kamers en hoge vochtbelasting. We match the build-up to that, instead of applying a standard package.
Subsoil and moisture
Schiedam largely sits on peat with a high groundwater table. Crawl spaces here are often wet; relative humidity under the floor reaches 85-95% in summer. Vapour-open insulation and a well-ventilated, sealed crawl space matter more than a high Rd value alone.
Grants and financing here
Schiedam offers the regional Toekomstbestendig Wonen loan and district energy coaches. Removing previously installed vapour-tight layers is not covered by the ISDE, but the new insulation is.
Sources: KNMI climate normals 1991-2020, BRO/TNO soil map, CBS housing statistics and the national, provincial and municipal schemes. Values are indicative and vary per neighbourhood; always check current conditions.
Recent projects in Schiedam
Why Isoleerbewust in Schiedam
- Knowledge of Dutch housing stock. We adapt the build-up to brick cavity walls, wooden floors and tiled roofs typical for the region.
- Vapour-open by default. Our standard details let walls and roofs dry out, instead of trapping moisture.
- Own crew, no chain of subcontractors. Same people from quote to delivery. One point of contact.
- Transparent pricing. Concrete price per m², no vague 'from' prices. The price indicator gives a serious range.
Frequently asked questions about insulating in Schiedam
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