Increasing Floor Heating Efficiency with Reflected Heat

Warm 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.

Insul-Tarp Leads the Pack in Ground Insulation

Insul-Tarp is leading the way in ground insulation technology. Finding the right radiant barrier for your floors can be overwhelming. With the right research and attention to detail home builders can find the radiant heat insulation right for their project. Insul-Tarp is the newest ground insulation technology available today. The patented design of Insul-Tarp makes this ground slab and in-slab insulation the leader in radiant barrier insulation.

Home builders and buyers today are looking for any and all advantages when it comes to their costly projects. They are looking at everything involved in the building from the roof right down to the floor insulation. Insul-Tarp’s patented design offers many key benefits for a cost-effective solution to ground insulation that provides that edge so eagerly needed in today’s market. Insul-Tarp’s lightweight floor insulation utilizes three separate layers. In the three layers you will find closed cell foam and reflective technology with durable poly-coating. The poly-coating makes this floor insulation resistant to damaging surfaces and protects it 100 percent against moisture.

The unique features of Insul-Tarp, when compared to other foam boards and floor insulation products, gives it the added benefit of maintaining temperatures above ground temperature. Insul-Tarp ground insulation protects the heat from draining from the radiant cables and ground slab. These advantages and more keep Insul-Tarp leading the pack in ground insulation and the first choice for many contractors.

Insul-Tarp Saves Installation Time and Operation Costs

Insul-Tarp ground insulation is quickly becoming a top seller for many businesses who have chosen to offer this type of ground insulation in a direct combination with a radiant heating package. Customers are finding that the performance of Insul-Tarp compared to other types of in-slab insulation saves them time and money.

When heated floor insulation is called for, project managers are using Insul-Tarp for its ease of installation which can be installed in a fraction of the time it takes to install rigid foam board. In many cases it is reported to take as much as one tenth the installation time, which saves everyone time and money, from the construction site manager to the end user. Every one sees the cost saving benefits from using this patented design for ground, slab, and in-slab insulation used in radiant heating systems.

Once installed, Insul-Tarp floor insulation facilitates quicker response times for radiant floor heating systems during heat up times of the slab than other products available on the market. This allows the radiant in-floor heating system to reach the desired temperature more efficiently and at a lower cost to the end user.

Insul-Tarp offers a nice compliment to radiant installations because it offers quicker installation and more efficient heating times when used for ground insulation in conjunction with radiant heat flooring. The radiant barrier to the ground assures protection against the ground temperature and allows the radiant floor heating systems to work at full operating potential, saving everyone time and money.

Indoor Uses for Insul-Tarp Ground Insulation

If indoor electric floor heat or radiant heat is on the checklist for you or your customer’s next project, Insul-Tarp is the correct selection for the ground insulation you use before installing the heated floors. There are many indoor applications for Insul-Tarp that have assisted builders in achieving excellent thermal performance in homes and office buildings alike.

Insul-Tarp ground insulation is appropriate for use in all residential radiant floor heating systems as it improves the performance of the radiant heating system and provides higher temperature output. It may be used underneath any type of flooring such as carpet, tile, or hardwood. This unique ground installation may also be used for commercial projects where ground slab and in-slab insulation is required. Size is not an issue as even a large warehouse footprint can be accommodated. Insul-Tarp provides outstanding thermal performance and vapor barrier specifically for use in under-slab applications.

Insul-Tarp in increasing numbers is being combined as part of a radiant heating project and customers are excited to finally have dependable ground insulation for radiant floor heating systems. Insul-Tarp consistently provides highly effective insulation that allows the desired temperatures to be reached more quickly, translating to a more efficient system.

Insul-Tarp is the Foundation for Preventing Heat Loss

Floor insulation is an important part of any commercial building project, home building adventure, or remodel. Savvy home buyers or builders are willing to skimp on many items deemed less important or easily forsaken.  One line item they are usually not willing to scrape by on is the heating and cooling of their dwelling. Tell them their budget simply can’t handle the solid gold light fixtures or the hand crafted Italian tile for their kitchen and after coming back to their reality, may see eye to eye with you.  Tell them you no longer can afford to put their heated floors in and their eyes glass over, steam starts coming out of their ears, and the screaming starts. The ultimate comfort of anyone existing within their four-walls is of utmost importance, which includes everything from the in floor heating to the insulation in the ceiling that helps hold that heat in.  Floor insulation builds the very foundation of all things good (and heaven forbid-bad) and with the right insulation can make a good project even better.

Basements seem to be the red-headed step children of heating and cooling. They are always the coldest place in the house, warehouse, or office. Using floor insulation such as Insul-Tarp lays the ground work (no pun intended) for a successful in floor heating project. Any project which calls for heated floors accommodates the need for efficient and easy-to-install floor insulation and Insul-Tarp is specifically designed for use with radiant heating systems in residential, commercial, or agricultural applications to prevent heat loss.

Time is money. Or so they say. That’s why we are always looking for ways to save time, which translates into saved money. There are many types of ground insulation on the market, but many are cumbersome and time consuming to install. Starting from the ground up, as many projects are bound to, the importance of finding proper ground insulation is no small matter. Project managers and home owners anxious to have proper in-floor heating find it critical to properly insulate the ground below.  Until now, that has been an arduous project with intense labor and time constraints. Today there are products on the market that significantly reduce installation times and translate into cost savings for everyone.

Insul-Tarp is a ground breaking replacement for many rigid, less effective in-slab insulations. Not only is it more flexible but it does not require any special or tricky installation preparations. Insul-Tarp is a ground insulation that offers cost saving and labor reducing results since it is ready to go the minute it’s received on-site. Another time saving benefit Insul-Tarp offers is navigating around pipes and other plumbing. Simply cut an “x” in the ground insulation and slide it over the top of the pipe. Voila, time saved=happy project managers and customers!