SOLID FLOOR

How To Install

Solid Floor Applications

If Screeding

Starting at the wall edge with a minimum of a 100mm overlap up the wall- Roll out the SFUF onto a clean, dry and smooth surface with the clear polythene layer facing upwards into the room.

Butt joint edges together and then seal with SuperFOIL Jointing tape.

Proceed to install your underfloor heating ( if being fitted) and then screeding over following manufacturers recommendations.

Floating Floor

Roll out the SFUF onto a clean, dry and smooth surface with the clear polythene layer facing upwards into the room.

Butt joint edges together and then seal with SuperFOIL Jointing tape.

Laminate flooring finish - 
If you are using laminate flooring, we recommend placing a solid layer on top of the SFUF ( such as plywood layer).  Proceed to install your laminate flooring as per manufacturers recommendations.

Carpet finish -
Proceed to lay your underlay directly on top of the SFUF, and finish the installation by laying carpet as per manufacturers instruction.

Dachausbau, Wärmeschutz, Dachkammer
ProductMinimum Batten SizeStaple Size Required
SF19+38mm20mm
SF4050mm30mm
SF6063mm40mm
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Ideal Products For Internal Applications

SF19+-3

SuperFOIL SF19+

  • 2.53 R VALUE

    R Value of 2.53 When used in a roof

  • 45mm THICK

    1.5m Wide by 10m Long

SF40-3

SuperFOIL SF40

  • 3.7 R VALUE

    R Value of 3.7 When used in a roof

  • 65mm THICK

    1.5m Wide by 10m Long

SF60-3

SuperFOIL SF60

  • 4.48 R VALUE

    R Value of 4.48 When used in a roof

  • 100mm THICK

    1.5m Wide by 8m Long

Choose Your Solution

Use the charts below to find the ideal combination of insulations for your project

Internal Wall - Diagram2
SuperFOIL Product Below Rafters SuperFOIL Product Above Rafters
No Additional Insulation SF19BB SF40BB
No Additional Insulation N/A 0.41U 0.26U
SF19+ 0.34U 0.26U 0.20U
SF40 0.26U 0.17U 0.14U
SF60 0.20U 0.14U 0.12U
SuperFOIL Product Mineral Wool / Glass Fibre / Sheeps Wool - 0.044W/mK
No Additional Insulation 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm 225mm 250mm 275mm 300mm
SF19+ 0.34U 0.29U 0.25U 0.23U 0.20U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.12U
SF40 0.26U 0.23U 0.20U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U
SF60 0.20U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U 0.09U
SuperFOIL Product Mineral Wool / Glass Fibre / Sheeps Wool - 0.037W/mK
No Additional Insulation 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm 225mm 250mm 275mm 300mm
SF19+ 0.34U 0.28U 0.24U 0.22U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.11U
SF40 0.26U 0.22U 0.20U 0.18U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U
SF60 0.20U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U 0.09U
SuperFOIL Product Mineral Wool / Glass Fibre / Sheeps Wool - 0.032W/mK
No Additional Insulation 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm 225mm 250mm 275mm 300mm
SF19+ 0.34U 0.28U 0.24U 0.21U 0.18U 0.16U 0.15U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U
SF40 0.26U 0.22U 0.19U 0.17U 0.16U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.11U 0.10U 0.09U 0.09U
SF60 0.20U 0.18U 0.16U 0.15U 0.13U 0.12U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U 0.09U 0.09U 0.08U
SuperFOIL Product PIR Foam Board - 0.022W/mK
No Additional Insulation 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm 225mm 250mm 275mm 300mm
SF19+ 0.34U 0.26U 0.21U 0.18U 0.16U 0.14U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.09U 0.09U 0.08U
SF40 0.26U 0.21U 0.18U 0.16U 0.14U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.10U 0.09U 0.08U 0.08U 0.07U
SF60 0.20U 0.17U 0.15U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.09U 0.09U 0.08U 0.08U 0.07U 0.07U
SuperFOIL Product Phenolic Foam Board - 0.019W/mK
No Additional Insulation 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm 175mm 200mm 225mm 250mm 275mm 300mm
SF19+ 0.34U 0.25U 0.21U 0.17U 0.15U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.09U 0.09U 0.08U 0.08U
SF40 0.26U 0.21U 0.17U 0.15U 0.13U 0.12U 0.11U 0.10U 0.09U 0.08U 0.08U 0.07U 0.07U
SF60 0.20U 0.17U 0.15U 0.13U 0.12U 0.10U 0.10U 0.09U 0.08U 0.08U 0.07U 0.07U 0.06U
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FIXING DETAILS

Floor Junction

At the floor junction, overlap the SuperFOIL onto the floor substrate and seal with SuperFOIL Foil Tape and mastic where possible to ensure an airtight finish. 
Fix the product with timber battens installed around the perimeter of the floor. 

Ceiling Junction

At the ceiling junction, overlap the SuperFOIL onto the ceiling and seal with SuperFOIL Superior Foil Tape and mastic where possible to ensure an airtight finish.
Fix the product with timber battens around the perimeter of the ceiling. 

Pipes,Vents & Holes

At penetrations such as vent ducting, pipework etc, SuperFOIL should be trimmed to ensure there are no gaps around the penetration.
Using 100mm Superior Foil Tape ensure the SuperFOIL is well sealed around the penetration to create an airtight barrier. This can be achieved by using small sections of tape and working around the penetration.

Window & Door Detail

Install SuperFOIL using the correct method for your application.
To finish installation around windows & doors, simply trim the SuperFOIL up to the frame and staple the insulation to the surrounding framework where possible.
Finish installation by sealing all joints with SuperFOIL 100mm Foil tape. 

Attach SuperFOIL to rafters using correct method for your application.
At the purlin, cut the SuperFOIL to the correct length to be able to be passed underneath the purlin with a small amount of product on the opposite side.
Join the next piece of insulation, ensuring to tape the joint with SuperFOIL 100mm foil tape.
Finish the installation by installing counter battens directly on top of the SuperFOIL to the rafters.

Install SuperFOIL using correct method for your application.
To finish installation around skylights or Dormer windows, simply trim the SuperFOIL up to the frame and staple the insulation to the surrounding framework where possible.
Finish installation by sealing all joints with SuperFOIL 100mm Superior foil tape.

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