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TheBoy
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Hi guys
Any advice would be a great help.........
Basically I have a concrete sub-floor on a new build which has been put on top of the floor insulation but no perimeter floor insulation has been installed around the edges.
How important are the strips of perimeter floor insulation to prevent heat loss/cold bridging? I guess it's a big issue with UFH but I am going for standard rads which it is maybe less important for (most heat travels upwards?)?
Is there anything I can do (within reason, esp cost!) that would salvage the situation?
Can I put a very thin layer of insulation between the sub-floor & screed?- I have read somewhere that this can lead to condensation problems as it prevents the sub-floor from 'breathing' & drying out. Is there any type of insulation that would not cause this condensation issue whilst stopping heat penetration (maybe that's a contradiction?)
Is it still worth my while putting strips around the perimeter before the finished floor screed is put in?
Maybe I am best to cut my losses & focus on other details?
Sorry for all the questions but would love some guidance.
Cheers.
Any advice would be a great help.........
Basically I have a concrete sub-floor on a new build which has been put on top of the floor insulation but no perimeter floor insulation has been installed around the edges.
How important are the strips of perimeter floor insulation to prevent heat loss/cold bridging? I guess it's a big issue with UFH but I am going for standard rads which it is maybe less important for (most heat travels upwards?)?
Is there anything I can do (within reason, esp cost!) that would salvage the situation?
Can I put a very thin layer of insulation between the sub-floor & screed?- I have read somewhere that this can lead to condensation problems as it prevents the sub-floor from 'breathing' & drying out. Is there any type of insulation that would not cause this condensation issue whilst stopping heat penetration (maybe that's a contradiction?)
Is it still worth my while putting strips around the perimeter before the finished floor screed is put in?
Maybe I am best to cut my losses & focus on other details?
Sorry for all the questions but would love some guidance.
Cheers.