Up to 80 of heat loss in a floor slab occurs around the edges.
Ideas how to insulate cement floor.
The first thing to consider when looking into different types of concrete floors is why it s so important to insulate the floor slab.
Unfortunately in old homes this is a common place for heat to escape so it s worth thinking about how insulation can make them more thermally efficient hold heat for longer and protect your home from damp.
If you re planning on finishing a basement or portion of your home that has a concrete floor then it may be a good idea to insulate it before installing basement flooring.
Check out this article for a list of slab edge insulation solutions and episode 125 for my interview with henry edney of maxraft.
Why it s important to insulate a concrete floor in the basement three key benefits of insulating the concrete floors in the basement are heat loss prevention moisture prevention and a higher level of comfort.
Original floors represent a precious link with the past their wonderful undulations.
Insulating a concrete floor can save you money on your heating bill making an attached garage or basement warmer and by extension the rest of your house.
In the quest to make our homes warmer and more efficient floor insulation is often overlooked.
If you live in a cold climate then you re no stranger to cold concrete floors in the winter.
While you can apply insulation over the concrete slab that requires adding wood subflooring and other components that add to the cost and complexity of the project.