underfloorinsul's Journal

Demystifying Underfloor Insulation
Insulate under the floor!

Insulating your home is like wearing a jacket in winter to keep yourself warm and like using an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun in summer.

Concrete is a bad insulator – so when the sun rays hits it in the summer it's going to heat up pretty fast and the heat will radiate to the interior of the house.

Under floor insulation aims at creating a barrier beneath the building which reduces the quantity of heat entering the home on a warm day, and reducing heat loss on a cold day.

An insulated home

If you are planning to buy or build a new house, you need to make sure it comes with underfloor insulation.

Most of the existing houses do not under floor insulation to the levels used today so older homes are likely to consume more energy than newer ones and hence lead to higher air-conditioning and heating and bills.

Under floor insulation in your house helps to maintain a comfortable living environment by maintaining inside temperatures and reducing energy costs.

What types of underfloor insulation?

Three major types of underfloor insulation is available. Foil insulation is a convectional and radiant barrier and effectively stops rising dampness.
Fibre underfloor insulation works by allowing the floor to ‘breathe’ while still offering excellent thermal qualities, much like the jersey you wear.

Polystyrene underfloor insulation works just like it does as a chilly bin or coffee cup. It's great as a partial vapour barrier and to dampen sound reverberation in wooden floor boards.
What is an R-Value?

An in under floor insulation material's resistance to heat flow is called its Resistance-value R-value. Installing a high R-value material in the cavities of your home efficiently slows the flow of heat through walls, floors and ceilings.

Simple and cost effective solution

Underfloor insulation is great for both retro-fitting under existing floors and new floors. Their installation is easy and they come with a complete set of instructions.

Placed snugly between the floor joists and will keep your home is protected from the extreme temperatures under your floor, forever.

Living in a damp house is unhealthy, insulating your floor will keep your home dry. The underfloor insulation is a source of comfort for your family because it keeps the floor warm even in during cold winters. What is more, underfloor insulation doesn't burn up or aid the spreading of flame. This can be helpful in saving critical time in the event of a fire.