If you’re going to replace the siding or cladding on the exterior of your house, you should take the opportunity to add external insulation for a more comfortable house and lower energy bills.
If you're looking for a way to improve the exterior of your home, and make it warmer inside, external wall insulation (EWI) combined with a new finish such as cladding or render can achieve both. But ...
Although you may assume cladding ideas are only those featuring unusual or alternative materials, the fact is most self builds, extensions and external makeovers involve house cladding of some kind.