Underfloor Heating Insulation Boards for Concrete Floors
Where a structure has solid concrete floors it may be necessary to also install thermal underfloor heating insulation boards in conjunction with either water or electric underfloor heating. Solid floors can lose heat under the floor as well as round the edges and the use of thermal insulation boards can help to prevent the unnecessary loss of heat. The use of these boards can add to the cost savings that consumers can make if they opt for underfloor heating systems.
The insulation boards can be fitted either above or below the concrete. Above the slab means that the rooms will warm up and cool down fairly quickly in accordance with the heating system that is being used. If the boards are installed below the concrete it will improve the thermal functioning of the building, allowing the solid floor to absorb heat and release it slowly.
When used with underfloor heating systems the boards should be set below the concrete, so that the water pipes or heating cables can be set into the concrete. If the insulation boards are placed above the heating it prevents the heat from getting through.
The boards can be made from several different materials including extruded polystyrene, rigid urethane and rigid phenolic. They come in a range of thicknesses and can also be used on original tiles and other types of floors if required. All of these can be used below the concrete slabs or screed floors and are easily installed, coming complete with easy to follow manufacturer’s instructions.
June 8th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
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