Celotex kingspan type pir thermal insulation board.
Timber floor insulation detail.
There are a variety of options for the material used in suspended 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.
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This guidance is for surveyors and installers who are considering the suitability of timber floors to receive retrofit insulation safely and effectively.
It is available in various thickness 50mm and 100mm are the most easily available and in a variety of sizes commonly in the size of 2 4 x 1 2m.
Some support may be needed for the insulation timber straps timber battens or netting can all be utilised to help keep the insulation in place.
The floor would typically be finished from above with a vapour control layer vcl if required and a suitable timber floor deck.