Underslab Insulation For Radiant Heat

The barrier under slab insulation.

Underslab insulation for radiant heat.

Discover enclosure solutions for below grade under slab insulation with radiant heating. Slabs that include embedded hydronic tubing for radiant heat always need a continuous layer of horizontal insulation under the entire slab. Get all construction documentation needed to specify this solution. A continuous layer of horizontal insulation reduces heat loss in the winter and it reduces condensation of humid air on the slab during the summer.

We stock rfoil and crete heat insulation brands for use in concrete slab and between the joists pex radiant heating installations. The core of the product is made of flexible recyclable expanded polystyrene that provides the. For more detailed information on under slab insulation and calculations reference the 1997 ashrae fundamentals handbook 27 10. R values on these products are generally r 1 5 or less.

Insulationstop is the best source for top quality products at the best price. The barrier product family was specifically designed to insulate radiant heating projects from heat loss and retard moisture migration through concrete. Rfoil ultra cbf r 3 8 and underpad r 1 1. Rfoil 2222 series reflective r 13 0.

Crete heat r 6 or r 10.