This site provides actionable guides on achieving energy and water independence, using natural insulation to kill heat loss and drive down costs. Our goal is to help you create a comfortable, low-maintenance, cost-effective home.

ECS is an energy and natural insulation consultancy. Our advice comes from real-world experience, not sales pitches, and we only recommend and distribute systems we personally use.

To keep our skills sharp, we take on select restoration projects alongside developing our living showhouse and workshop in Western Asturias. Although the build is less than 50% complete, it already operates as a near-zero-energy building (NZEB) with zero utility bills—proving the building physics work long before the project is finished.

As of 2025, BioReforma S.L. manages our former southern restorations and natural spray applications business, allowing ECS to focus entirely on technical consulting and distribution.

ECS Insulation Calculator — Spain CTE 2026
ECS · Eco Construction Spain

Natural Insulation Calculator

Find the right breathable insulation for your project — sized to Spain's 2026 CTE building standards.

Spain CTE 2026 Compliant
Where is your project?
We'll determine your CTE climate zone and required U-value targets automatically.
What are you insulating?
Select the wall or structure type. This determines which CTE U-value limit applies.
Choose your insulation
ECS stocks natural, vapour-permeable materials from Steico, von Hanf, Rockwool and Diasen.
Add a finish or substrate layer (optional)
A cork render, clay plaster or lime coat adds thermal mass and controls moisture. Recommended for historic buildings.
Your Insulation Performance

Wall Assembly

Climate Zone Detail

Ready to specify your materials?

ECS ships natural insulation nationwide from Barcelona and Asturias. Get a quote or ask a question.

This tool is for estimation purposes only. Calculations are based on generic material properties and steady-state physics. It does not account for thermal bridges, mortar joints, or site-specific conditions. Compliance with the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE) requires a certified project by a licensed Architect.

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