In our U-value calculator you can choose from a range of insulation materials, adjust their thickness and alter many other aspects of the construction to work out how to get a better U-value. Is a higher or lower U-value better? A lower U-value means that the roof, wall or floor is...
60 mm 80 mm 100 mm Uniclass Pr_25_71_63_29 Extruded polystyrene (XPS) boardsPrimary CAWS J42/12 Inverted roof covering J42/120 Inverted roof covering Q37/310 Inverted roof insulation E20/200 Proprietary underslab insulation K11/125 Battened particleboard floating floor ...
Why use a floating floor? Because the insulation is laid continuously across the floor there is no cold bridging through the battens, such as in timber floors. This means that a thinner layer of insulation can be used when compared to a floor constructed with timb...