External cladding for a ventilated facade

As well as addressing solutions for new buildings, one of the key issues is how to address the inefficiencies of existing buildings. 50% of Europe's housing was built before 1975.
More than 40% of CO2 emissions is coming from the heating of buildings. By insulating the roofs and walls of buildings - by adding cladding and insulation - you can reduce the heat loss of a building up to 30% and substantially reduce C02 emissions.
Etex Group products are solving this with an outer façade product that can be applied in thin light weight outer sheets. It is estimated that they will cut energy consumption by at least 50%.
Combined with thermal insulation materials fibre cement boards and sidings are ideal to clad the exterior of existing dwellings in order to improve the insulation value of the building. This cladding system is an easy, cheap, light weight solution that is universally applicable.