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Increasing Floor Heating Efficiency with Reflected HeatWarm floors or radiant heated floors are becoming more popular and well known these days. People are catching on to their comfort and efficiency. When installing one of these systems it only makes sense to make it as efficient as you possibly can. Installing heated floor insulation is a major step in accomplishing just that. Insul-tarp is made for the job and it is about as easy to install as it gets. Simply roll out the Insul-tarp and install your heat cable over that and you have what it takes to make your heated floor beautifully comfortable and energy-efficient. Some of the key benefits of Insul tarp is that it is so effective and so easy to install. Simply cut an x wherever you need to install around a pipe or obstacle and slide the insulating tarp over the top. Insul-tarp also acts as a barrier to help keep radon gas from permeating into the home. The difference in heat up time of your radiant heating system is significant and less energy will be required to maintain the heated floor temps. Insul-tarp is extremely durable and has a cross woven polyethylene shell to help it stand up to the stresses ground insulation faces. It doesn’t get any easier than this. If you plan to install some type of radiant heated floor system, install the Insul-tarp first and reap the benefits of a thoroughly wonderful and efficient heating system. |
The Often Forgotten, yet Crucial Need for Ground Insulation You would never
consider building a home without insulation in the roof
or walls, but oddly enough many builders overlook the need
for ground insulation. The very beginning of
your project usually starts with floor construction so
it should be easy to remember and plan for appropriate
ground insulation. If the project is planning on radiant
heat installation then prudent design calls for the
use of ground insulation such as Insul-Tarp. Using
solid performing ground insulation like Insul-Tarp
will enhance the performance of the radiant floor heating system. Insul-Tarp
ground insulation utilizes the newest technology on the
market today. The patented three-layer design is
optimal for ground and in-slab insulation, and is
especially effective when coupled with radiant heat
systems. Insul-Tarp ground insulation is lightweight and
uses closed cell foam and reflective technology to
enhance performance. The use of ground insulation is a much “greener” way to build in today’s market as well, since its primary function is to conserve energy and protect from unnecessary heat loss. Insul-Tarp forces the heat from the radiant heat system up to the floor's surface and prevents wasteful heat loss that would normally flow into the ground. Make Insul-Tarp ground insulation part of the initial cement pouring portion of the project and you will enhance energy efficiency and reduce the installation time by less than half, compared to other forms of insulation. |
