Ground to floor solutions and effective concrete floor insulation prevent unnecessary heat loss in buildings. They can help to maintain a comfortable temperature and improve energy efficiency. 

Without under slab insulation, the direct contact from the floor to the ground makes it an easy route for winter cold to get in. 

Insulation can be installed above or under concrete slabs to improve thermal efficiency, with around 30 percent of all heat in homes lost through the floor.  

Ground to Floor Insulation Products

Why do we need ground to floor insulation?

Concrete slab insulation between the ground and the floor is vital to create a comfortable living environment. Not only does it make a building more energy efficient, it also helps to create cosy, comfortable and habitable conditions for people living or working there. 

 

Some of the main benefits of under slab insulation include:

  • Energy efficiency – helps to trap heat in and reduce energy bills substantially.
  • Fire safety – ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees1

  • Sustainability – solid floor insulation lasts for the lifetime of your building.

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Costs and savings will vary depending on several different factors. But the initial cost of insulation will be outweighed by the savings made over time on energy bills. 

Installing concrete floor insulation can significantly reduce heating costs over a building’s lifetime. The slabs can also be used again in other projects if the building is demolished, making them an investment for future projects. 

Concrete insulation can be placed either beneath or above a ground bearing slab. Calculating the size of the surface area will directly provide the m2 needed. The m2 measurement of floor equals the m2 of insulation required.

Use the ROCKWOOL U-value calculator to help determine the ground floor insulation type and thickness required. 

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A well-insulated floor contributes to the comfort in a building, keeping the floor temperature at a steady level.

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Financial support

Check the Energy Savings Trust website to see whether there are any financial support schemes available for concrete floor insulation.

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