Key Learning outcomes
- What thermal flooring is and why it is used
- Understanding u-values in flooring
- How we achieve the specified u-value
- In-situ examples of thermal flooring
- What else is available in the market
Efficiency in housebuilding is more prevalent today than ever before. As we strive to live more efficiently, we must seek new ways of saving money, reducing carbon emissions and harnessing effective methods to power our homes.
Thermal flooring helps by reducing heat loss in the property and achieving u-values that have been specified. This article looks at why thermal flooring is important and how it works. It also examines exactly how the required u-values can be achieved and how this helps housebuilders when it comes to complying with building regulations such as Part L and SAP ratings. It also showcases five live examples of thermal flooring systems used in modern housebuilding across the UK and discusses alternatives to the popular methods of thermal flooring.
Thermal flooring is a growing area of construction and with legislation following our desire to improve efficiency; it is a crucial system for modern, efficient and robust housebuilding.