Timber Floor Insulation

Rockwool offers stone wool insulation products to meet and exceed thermal regulations in floor constructions as well as solutions for separating floors to prevent heat transfer between the upper and lower floors.

Timber floor insulation.

All ground floor constructions unless very large commercial floors will require some insulation to be included within the floor zone to comply with building regulation requirements. Without insulation your flooring material is the only thing between you and the elements. Csr bradford s optimo is the highest rated underfloor insulation for suspended timber floors keeping homes warmer and reducing energy costs. For optimum results when addressing heat loss through a suspended timber floor the specification needs to ensure that high levels of thermal performance delivered by the insulation material are combined with airtightness and moisture control while at the same time facilitating a degree of breathability.

Insulating a suspended timber floor. A polished timber floor looks warm and inviting but looks can be deceiving. The effect is a greater sense of comfort and that in turn allows the homeowner to turn the. Installing any amount of insulation will warm the floorboards and go a long way towards eliminating draughts.

Bradford s optimo underfloor insulation is the solution allowing you to address this neglected area and maximise your home s comfort and energy efficiency. Heat can be lost and draughts can enter through the floorboards making your home cold and uncomfortable. Unfortunately in old homes this is a common place for heat to escape so it s worth thinking about how insulation can make them more thermally efficient hold heat for longer and protect your home from damp. A suspended timber floor tends to be cold and draughty because of the air circulating beneath it.

Interior wood framed floor insulation. Put on a dust mask and safety goggles to protect yourself when handling insulation. Original floors represent a precious link with the past their wonderful undulations. If the ground floor in question is of a suspended timber construction and whether this is a renovation or new build project then the insulation would normally.

Suspended timber floors located above an unheated space where the insulation is installed below the floorboards or timber decking timber floors situated above an unheated integral garage. Without insulation your flooring material is the only thing between you and the elements.