Flooring Insulation in Ground Floors - Laying a Strong Foundation

Description

Since 1990, Building Regulations have required ground floors to be insulated in order to save energy. This article looks at the factors that need to be considered when addressing ground floor insulation, including: construction techniques, thermal bridging, calculating U-values, and the impact of insulation on a project’s design. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- The core principles of flooring insulation

- How to calculate U-values

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- The importance of correct insulation material

- How to perform a more accurate U-value calculation for a ground floor