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.
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:
Fire safety – ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees1
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.
ROCKWOOL concrete slab insulation is strong and durable, lasting for the lifetime of a structure2.
As the insulation sits under the weight of the floor, its compressive strength makes it ideal for both domestic properties and certain commercial premises, where heavy product displays – for example – can weigh down on the floor.3
The energy efficient properties of ROCKWOOL products are what makes them such a great choice for your project. As ground to floor insulation helps to prevent any cold getting inside your building, it creates a comfortable living or working space, reducing heating costs at the same time.
The benefits of choosing ROCKWOOL concrete insulation include4:
Concrete slab insulation is simple to install once you’ve measured up the surface area of your building and got all your equipment ready.
Key tips for installing insulation under concrete slabs:
ROCKWOOL insulation products are recyclable.
Ground to floor insulation is mainly used in new build projects – and one of our company’s key aims is to help make our towns and cities as sustainable as possible for future generations5.
This is why all of our insulation is made from one of the most abundant natural materials in the world: stone 6. It also lasts for the lifetime of your building, making it a sound investment for the future.
Read more about our sustainability values.
Check the Energy Savings Trust website to see whether there are any financial support schemes available for concrete floor insulation.
