The floor would typically be finished from above with a vapour control layer vcl if required and a suitable timber floor deck.
Timber floor insulation detail.
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.
There are a variety of options for the material used in suspended timber floor insulation.
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.
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.
The building detail is for illustrative purposes only.
A range of high performance insulation products for a variety of floors including underfloor concrete and timber floors.
Celotex kingspan type pir thermal insulation board.
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