A separating layer is then required over the insulation layer to protect it from the concrete slab.
Polystyrene under concrete floor insulation.
Expol thermaslab vh grade for concrete floor insulation expol thermaslab vh is a durable expanded polystyrene insulation solution that achieves r values above building regulation.
Rigid insulation boards is installed between the sleepers close to one another so that there are no gaps in the insulation.
For exceptional strength and thermal insulation under concrete floors choose from expol s range of polystyrene eps and extruded polystyrene xps insulation boards.
Unitherm is made from unipoly a light weight moulded polystyrene material with exceptional thermal insulation properties.
Expol underfloor insulation expol r1 4 and r1 8 meet and exceed the new residential tenancies act requirements.
Due to its exceptional performance and ease of use expanded polystyrene eps is the perfect insulation for walls floors ceilings and under concrete slabs.
Then the chosen concrete floor insulation material i e.
Moisture resitance and stable r value protects and insulates your concrete slab for a superior energy saving solution.
Finally you will need to add properly sized plywood.
It is the diy solution that will keep your home warm dry and healthy.
Designed for applications where high loads are expected it provides excellent compressive strength under concrete slabs.
For self installers full installation instructions are provided on all bags.
Trusted by kiwis for more than 20 years expol underfloor insulation is easy to install and is available in 4 convenient joist widths 560 470 410 360 mm.
The closed cell structure of polystyrene delivers thermal insulation and water resistance that lasts the life of the building.
For self installers full installation instructions are provided on all bags.
Expol underfloor insulation can also be installed in pole houses and under exposed wooden floors.