It's easy to see why radiant floor heat is becoming more common in new homes. Homes with this kind of floor heating system can easily maintain a healthy indoor air quality, because radiant heat does not stir up dust particles like many traditional heating methods do. And unlike forced air heating, radiant heat does not remove moisture from the air, and it travels evenly in all directions.
However, without insulation, much of this floor heat will be lost to the earth beneath your house. Poorly insulated floors result in wasted energy, which means higher utility bills as well as more energy use. By installing insulation properly, you will experience more of the benefits of a radiant heat floor.
Why use EcoFoil® Under Concrete Slab Insulation?
EcoFoil®’s Under Concrete Slab Insulation is designed specifically for placement under concrete and offers two major benefits:
- Its laminated design protects the radiant barrier by isolating it from the concrete and prevents damage from moisture in the ground
- The insulation maintains high R-values even when in contact with soil
Insulating a concrete slab for radiant heating is easy when you are planning an initial concrete pour. There is no special equipment needed to install radiant barrier insulation under concrete. Our under concrete barrier is designed for installation on rough grades. The reflective bubble surface is designed for heavy concrete pours and will easily survive normal foot traffic at a construction site.
How to install insulation under concrete:
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Lay Down the Insulation: Unroll the under slab insulation, extending it approximately 6 inches up the side walls.
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Tape it Up: Seal the seams between rolls with a white adhesive insulation tape. This ensures that the insulation maintains its 100% vapor barrier aspect.
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Put Sand Down: Adding 1" of sand over the insulation helps to facilitate the drainage of any water, and may help to reduce curing time.
- Pour Concrete: Once you've finished placing and sealing the under slab insulation, pour down the concrete as usual.
Our Under Slab Installation guide gives you further detail on how to place Ultra CBF insulation before pouring your concrete.
NOTE: Be sure to check local building codes for compliance before installation. This instruction is not intended to illustrate proper construction methods, which is the responsibility of the builder or contractor.
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