Polystyrene Floating Floor
We re going to do hardcore sand damproof concrete then insulation with a hardboard floating floor on which i ll be adding woodblock.
Polystyrene floating floor. I had a quote. Expanded polystyrene sheets and extruded polystyrene sheets both at great value for money. My extension will have a. 12 apr 2009 messages.
The flooring is separated from the insulation board with usually polythene and covered with the floor finish such as carpet or laminate floor for example. The closed cell structure of polystyrene delivers thermal insulation and water resistance that lasts the life of the building. Rigid foam polystyrene under wood floating floor mary ostberg posted in gba pro help on december 21 2011 11 30am hello i have a room above my garage that is always cold or hot i m in southern nh. Due to its exceptional performance and ease of use expanded polystyrene eps is the perfect insulation for walls floors ceilings and under concrete slabs.
The term floating floor does not refer to a type of flooring material but rather to a method of installation that can be used with a variety of materials including laminates engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring. Starting from the bottom the floating floor insulation is laid over the concrete slab and screed and damp proof membrane if necessary. The layer of thermal insulation follows then a polythene separating layer vapour control layer vcl and floating floor covering. Floating floor over insulation polystyrene.
Discussion in building started by wiredcharlie 29 sep 2009. Floating floors have become increasingly popular for many types of floor coverings. Hep2o underfloor heating foiled polystyrene system can be installed in a fully floating floor construction for either new or existing floors where the floor. Polystyrene is a very adaptable material to use when insulating ceilings walls and floors.
With regards to the insulation our local building control has advised a minimum of 75mm of insulation. Why should i consider extruded polystyrene xps for a floating floor.