Using Foil Insulation for Your Underfloor Heating System
There are many benefits to using foil insulation for domestic underfloor heating. Many foil products can be used inscreed floor applications and are easy to cut and fit into spaces. Using multi-foil insulation with underfloor heating is a good idea as it reduces heat loss and sound impact. Multi-foil insulation is also quite cost effective and can be used below a screed floor and with hot water underfloor heating systems.
Another advantage of foil insulation is that it is easy to install. Foil insulation is ideal for underfloor heating systems, as it will allow quicker response times. It can also be fitted under many types of floors, including slabs. As foil insulation is non-toxic you can feel at ease as you install it.
Foil insulation is particularly useful for underfloor heating systems because it reflects the heat back, and some foil products have a polyethylene coating to prevent the insulation system from corroding. However, this type of insulation is not reusable as it does deteriorate after a while.
Even though installation is easy, you do need to take care when installing foil insulation. You need to be sure that you do not go through any electrical cables when it comes to stapling. If you follow the installation instructions correctly then you should have no problems installing it, but if you are inexperienced or unsure it is a good idea to seek the help of an electrician or someone who has knowledge of how to install the product correctly.