It is also important to insulate party walls and gable walls, and any other uninsulated parts of the room to minimise heat loss. Interior applications: must be covered with 1/2-inch gypsum board or other building-code approved material for fire safety. Starting at the top of the roof, roll the multifoil horizontally along the rafters. Secure the foil in position with staples, placing staples using an electric staple gun at every 100 mm. Once you reach the other end of the roof, cut the foil and seal it using foil tape or you can pre-cut the foil insulation roll to size. Any extra layers of foil should overlap by at least 75 centimetres. All overlaps and joints must be further secured using foil tape. If you’re laying your loft insulation over the joists and you have recessed halogen lights in the room below, you will need to take extra precautions to reduce your fire risk. It is a thin and lightweight material which makes it easier to work with, unlike other insulation materials.

You can use SuperFOIL Insulation whichever option you choose, speak to our team, who will be pleased to go through the options available to you.

8. Insulating screed

Ask contractors about their experience in installing the product you are considering. The application can significantly impact the insulation’s performance.

So, the higher the sum of the R-Values, the lower the U-Value. Building Regulations determine the U-Values that we are aiming to achieve with our building. Clear Your Workspace –Before you begin insulating, clear out the loft and give yourself a larger, safer workspace. Firstly, foil insulation isn’t just a layer of tin foil with some stuffing thrown in for good measure. Multifoil insulation is a high-tech solution made from many layers of reflective aluminium foil, thermo-foam and polypropylene (wadding to you and me). Although multifoil insulation is made from layers, the build-up of the multifoil remains slimline whilst still offering outstanding therm insulation performance.

What are the best types of floor insulation?

At SuperFOIL, we always advise you to ensure adequate ventilation and that you deal with any damp problems beforehand. It’s always worth asking a builder or damp expert for professional advice. Spray foam insulation: A liquid form of insulation (made of polyurethane) that expands and then dries to provide a tight heat barrier. This advantage is directly related to thermal comfort because multifoil insulation can reduce the loss of heat. It will take less power or energy to heat your indoor space and keep it cozy and warm. You can think the same for the summer months as it will reduce the amount of heat transfer and thus your cooling systems will maintain a moderate temperature. Obtain written cost estimates from several contractors for the R-value you need, and don't be surprised if quoted prices for a given R-value installation vary by more than a factor of two. To clear up the confusion, the R-value is the assessment of the material’s thermal resistance. All materials included in the structure have an R-value. Individual materials do not have a U-Value.

Install foil insulation to help improve the value of your home by improving its Energy Performance Certificate rating. This can be an important factor to prospective buyers. Insulation to Prevent Condensation The foil insulation blanket makes use of Dupont's ultra-efficient nano-coating technology. It adheres to building regulations making it ideal for use in all projects, including new construction, extensions and retrofits. The easy-to-install foil insulation roll effectively prevents air leaks and draughts. Around 75% of the total heat loss that occurs from your home can occur in this way. It is important to include a radiant heat barrier to improve overall insulation performance comfort in your home and reduce your energy costs. Cotton and denim insulation, typically made from recycled clothing such as jeans, is fairly uncommon. Though it works similarly to fiberglass insulation and is reasonably effective, it doesn’t do the job quite as well as fiberglass or foil, yet is more expensive due to the production process. Plus, cotton and denim are not fire resistant.Multi-foil insulation consists of several layers of aluminium foil with wadding sandwiched in between. Spacetherm Directfix is a high performance laminate which is specifically designed to be fixed directly to the wall. It consists of Spacetherm Aerogel insulation blanket bonded to plasterboard, with an additonal pre-bonded plywood reinforcement to the plasterboard. This reinforced laminate will reduce the risk of shot-fired nails failing to create a robust fix and will also reduce the risk of drill bit snagging, should you be using a traditional mechanical fixing method. TLX Gold provides a warm roof construction, allowing anything below it to be insulated. It manages condensation risk by allowing water vapour to pass through it.

Independently tested by 3rd party certified labs & notified bodies to comply with UK building regulations. SuperFOIL insulations are suitable for construction to both UK & Eu standards such as CE. Sincemultilayer foil insulation limits heat loss by all three mechanisms, it is an excellent way to save both money and energy. Foil insulation is high performing product: Space blanket insulation retains as much heat as possible from your house. So you can enjoy your house without having to turn on the stove! As in any house, insects and rodents can be a problem. In a few cases, insects and rodents have tunneled throughout the SIPs, and some manufacturers have issued guidelines for preventing these problems, including:This kit features a roll of Class 1/Class A fire-rated foil insulation, foil tape, and the spacers (small chunks of foam used to make a consistent circumference around the tank) necessary for a good fit. The roll of insulation measures 48 inches tall by 76 inches long, covering most smaller water heater tanks with ease. And because it’s fiberglass-free, installers can work without masks or long sleeves. If this is the case, you can ‘top up’ your existing roof insulation relatively simply. This can save you time and money but still provide optimal insulation solutions. When perusing hot water heater blankets, you’ll notice that there are a few different types available. This mostly comes down to the type of insulating material. Some are easier to work with during installation than others, as they often need to be trimmed to fit individual water heaters.