Insulation of Underfloor Heating
When having an underfloor heating system installed in your home, don’t forget to consider insulation when ordering the materials you will need. Insulation should not be thought of as unimportant, as it really does serve a key function and is used slightly differently, depending whether you have wet underfloor heating or electric underfloor heating.
When using a wet underfloor heating system you need to have a layer of insulation boards on top of the concrete screed, which can support tile and wooden flooring options. It will help dissipate the heat across the floor and ensure that the system is working effectively. You need to prevent the heat being lost by escaping in the wrong direction.
Electric underfloor heating works best if you have the insulation boards under the heat element, regardless of whether you are using a heating mat or a wiring system. The insulation boards can be stuck to the floor using a tile adhesive and the heating wires can then be taped to it. Alternatively, the heating mat can be laid on top, with the tile or laminate flooring being fixed over the top. There are lots of insulation companies out there, Marmox being one of the leading players, but if you choose to have your underfloor heating system installed by a specialist company, you may have to be guided by the products they use. This shouldn’t make any difference as long as the floor is insulated properly.