Floor Insulation
Suspended Ground Floor Solutions
| Insulation Specification | U-value Achieved |
|---|---|
How to Install
Apply SuperFOIL directly over the joists.
If you are battening out before your finished floor :
Apply tension to the SuperFOIL as you staple in place; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
If you are fitting your floor finish directly onto the joists/SuperFOIL :
Staple SuperFOIL in place to create the required airgap; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
Overlap all joints by a minimum of 50mm and staple onto the joist where the joint crosses the rafter. Seal all joints using SuperFOIL tape.
At the perimeter trim SuperFOIL around the joists and seal to either the wall plate or the Cavity wall insulation if present.
Apply tape to any tears, cuts or joints.
Solid Floor Insulation
Solid Floor Solutions
| Insulation Specification | U-value Achieved |
|---|---|
How to Install
Lay SFUF on a clean, dry and smooth surface.
Start at the wall edge with a minimum of 100mm lapping up the wall.
Butt joint edges together and cover joints with SF Jointing Tape.
Then proceed to install your underfloor heating and screeding to the manufacturers recommendations.
Apply Batten to the existing floor
Apply SuperFOIL directly over the battens.
If you are battening out before your finished floor :
Apply tension to the SuperFOIL as you staple in place; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
If you are fitting your floor finish directly onto the joists/SuperFOIL :
Staple SuperFOIL in place to create the required airgap; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
Overlap all joints by a minimum of 50mm and staple onto the joist where the joint crosses the rafter. Seal all joints using SuperFOIL tape.
At the perimeter trim SuperFOIL around the joists and seal to either the wall plate or the Cavity wall insulation if present.
Apply tape to any tears, cuts or joints.
Suspended Internal Floor Insulation
Suspended Internal Floor Solutions
| Insulation Specification | U-value Achieved |
|---|---|
How to Install
Apply SuperFOIL directly over the joists.
If you are battening out before your finished floor :
Apply tension to the SuperFOIL as you staple in place; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
If you are fitting your floor finish directly onto the joists/SuperFOIL :
Staple SuperFOIL in place to create the required airgap; staple into the joists with staples inserted at regular intervals, 50mm to 100mm spacing is recommended. Cut to length and fix the next layer.
Overlap all joints by a minimum of 50mm and staple onto the joist where the joint crosses the rafter. Seal all joints using SuperFOIL tape.
At the perimeter trim SuperFOIL around the joists and seal to either the wall plate or the Cavity wall insulation if present.
Apply tape to any tears, cuts or joints.
