The effect is a greater sense of comfort and that in turn allows the homeowner to turn the thermostat down.
Timber floor insulation.
All ground floor constructions unless very large commercial floors will require some insulation to be included within the floor zone to comply with building regulation requirements.
If the ground floor in question is of a suspended timber construction and whether this is a renovation or new build project then the insulation would normally be installed in the joist zone that is installed between the joists.
Ideally a fibrous insulation such as mineral wool or sheep s wool performs best between timber because it will take up thermal movement and cut down air movement around the insulation.
Suspended timber floors located above an unheated space where the insulation is installed below the floorboards or timber decking timber floors situated above an unheated integral.
Thermal bypass affects performance so cutting out draughts is preferable.
To make sure the insulation boards are flush with the top surface of the joists they should be supported on minimum 25 mm x 25 mm treated softwood timber battens proprietary galvanised steel saddle clips or galvanised nails partially driven into the side of the joists.
Walking on a carpet feels softer and warmer than on a wooden floor.
A suspended timber floor tends to be cold and draughty because of the air circulating beneath it.
Rugs and carpets are a first convenient step in insulating a wooden floor.
Csr bradford s optimo is the highest rated underfloor insulation for suspended timber floors keeping homes warmer and reducing energy costs through winter.
Suspended timber floor with floorboards removed for most heritage properties the most effective and appropriate way to insulate a suspended floor and improve its airtightness is to retrofit insulation beneath the floorboards between the supporting joists figure 2.
Installing any amount of insulation will warm the floorboards and go a long way towards eliminating draughts.
But even a fitted carpet will not cut out all drafts.
How to stop the winter chill from turning your home from a comfortable sanctuary to a cold draughty box.
Alternatively foil faced foam or woodfibre insulation boards can be fitted between the joists supported on timber battens.
Insulating a suspended timber floor.