Insulation For Concrete Floor Slabs

The reflectix concrete slab insulation is an innovative easy to handle product that increases the energy efficiency of radiant floor and snow melt systems under concrete.

Insulation for concrete floor slabs.

The codes are silent about whether above grade slabs need to be insulated. Up to 80 of heat loss in a floor slab occurs around the edges. Such spaces typically have a sound level concrete slab floor but lack sufficient floor insulation to achieve the thermal performance targets for. Upgrading concrete slab floors converting existing unheated basements garages and storage areas into habitable rooms is a popular way of increasing living space without constructing an extension.

The first thing to consider when looking into different types of concrete floors is why it s so important to insulate the floor slab. Insulating a concrete floor can save you money on your heating bill making an attached garage or basement warmer and by extension the rest of your house. In addition to offering insulation and energy savings the plywood subfloor described here can provide the perfect foundation for finish flooring such as carpeting adding warmth in look as. The foil within the product acts to spread out the heat signature of the heating coils.

Check out this article for a list of slab edge insulation solutions and episode 125 for my interview with henry edney of maxraft. Insulation below the slab suits continuous low level heating gradually warming the thermal mass of the concrete and sustaining it at a consistent temperature. Where the heating is likely to be turned on and off such as in new build domestic properties and a faster thermal response is required the floating floor arrangement of.