Does dry lining improve a property's energy efficiency?

Dry lining can improve energy efficiency when insulation is installed as part of the system. Insulated plasterboard or insulation placed within a framed cavity can reduce heat escaping through external walls. This may help rooms warm up faster, remain comfortable for longer and require less energy for heating. The amount of improvement depends on the original wall construction, insulation thickness and installation quality. Gaps, poorly sealed edges and thermal bridges around floors or windows can reduce the expected benefit. In older Edinburgh properties, moisture management is especially important because traditional stone walls behave differently from modern cavity walls. Dry lining alone, without insulation, offers only limited energy savings. A professional assessment can help select a system that improves thermal performance without causing condensation or trapping moisture.