When it comes to maximising energy efficiency in your home, the right insulation is essential. Rigid insulation has become an increasingly popular choice for exterior floor framing, as it provides a great range of advantages when compared with traditional methods. Not only does rigid insulation reduce heat loss and keep your home warm, but it also increases the efficiency of your underfloor heating system – and that’s something all Australian homeowners should take note of.
So what exactly is rigid insulation? It’s a type of insulation made from a range of materials such as polystyrene, polyurethane or wood fibre board that’s designed to fit snugly between the joists or studs of an exterior floor frame. It’s usually installed between the joists or studs on the outside wall, and then covered with a vapour barrier and other layers to ensure maximum energy efficiency.
The benefits of installing rigid insulation in your exterior floor framing are numerous. Firstly, it helps to reduce heat loss from your home by preventing cold air from entering from outside and warm air from escaping through the walls. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills over time – up to 15-20% for typical households according to some estimates.
But that’s not all – having rigid insulation installed can also help increase the efficiency of underfloor heating systems too. This is because heat rises naturally and therefore insulated floors help keep this heat in the room instead of allowing it to escape through the walls or flooring materials. This means that you get more out of your heating system and don’t have to use as much energy – leading to further cost savings and a more comfortable living environment all year round.
Of course, installing rigid insulation isn’t always easy – which is why many people choose to use professional design and installation services such as those offered by Euroheat Australia. With 30 years experience designing and constructing hydronic heating & cooling systems, Euroheat Australia are experts in helping you get the most out of your underfloor heating system with minimal disruption or inconvenience to you.
With their help, you can be sure that not only will you benefit from improved energy efficiency thanks to improved thermal performance but also better comfort levels throughout your home due to reduced drafts and uneven temperatures – so no more cold spots! So if you want to make sure you get it right first time around then why not speak with Euroheat Australia today?
