How To Insulate A Suspended Wooden Floor

During the winter it gets very cold with very noticeable draughts coming through the floorboards.

How to insulate a suspended wooden floor.

For those considering whether to insulate a suspended timber floor this article describes our experiences installing pir thermal insulation board by removing the floorboards and insulating from above the floor. I intend to insulate under the floor of the whole house once these are complete. Insulating a suspended wooden floor. Celotex and kingspan are two well known brands of pir insulation board.

Discussion in floors stairs and lofts started by haf 22 mar 2006. I m 70 of the way through an eco retrofit of a 1940s bungalow windows already in place but still have about 30 m 2 of suspended timber floor to insulate and air seal. I have suspended wooden floors throughout with 2 to 3 foot space underneath. I can t get a definitive idea of the best way to do it.

All the carpets etc are coming up and a number of floor boards will be lifted for wiring and pipework as everything is being replaced. 7 oct 2005 messages. If you don t have access to the space underneath your house you will need to lift a corner of the carpet and underlay to have a look. In this video we filmed step by step as we lifted the original pine floor boards.

Adding insulation to a suspended wooden floor is an effective way to reduce the heat loss of your home especially if you have already installed loft and wall insulation. I live in a victorian end terrace with suspended flooring and have exposed wooden floor boards. Basically the whole. We are planning to insulate and airtight the ground floor before replacing.

It is advisable to seek professional advice and you must use an approved installer. Insulating a suspended wooden floor. Best practice for insulating a suspended timber floor part 2.