Basement floor, insulation & underfloor heating · Checklists
Checklist: Insulation below a basement floor
Use this checklist before you decide
Short answer
Use the checklist to document existing and planned floor build-up and existing foundation depth. The more specific the documentation, the easier it is to choose the next investigation or solution step.
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Assessment
Basement floor, insulation & underfloor heating
A basement floor is a layered moisture, thermal and structural system. Capillary break, insulation, airtight/radon details, services, concrete or screed drying and the finish must work together rather than being chosen as separate products.
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