How to Insulate cupboards on external walls

[Socialsarah]

We have a very old red sandstone house so solid walls. We have a number of cupboards on the external walls and original features which are so cold what best way to insulate.

 

[blup]

You could batten the wall and fit insulation board leaving an air gap between wall and board. But that would involve ripping out the cupboard so maybe just fit insulation at the back and sides, however you will lose space,

Blup

 

[Notch7]

25mm celetex behind.

even 12mm would make a difference

 

[^woody^]

Nothing is going to make cupboards magically warmer, except a heater.

 

[JohnD]

Nothing is going to make cupboards magically warmer, except a heater.

But insulation will make them less cold, obv.

 

[^woody^]

But insulation will make them less cold, obv.

I doubt it will be even measurable. That open cupboard will be the same temperature as the room it is in.

 

[blup]

Insulation stops warm air getting out as well as cold air getting in. But if the rest of the room is uninsulated there are plenty of other opportunities for the room to lose heat.

Blup