Underfloor insulation from Air-Cell doubles as moisture management solution
Underfloor insulation breakthrough doubles as moisture management solution.
With energy efficiency and sustainable living on everyone's lips, extra efforts are being made
to insulate roofs and walls. But what about floors? Up to 20% of heat can be lost through
uninsulated floors according to the National Australian Built Environment Rating System
(NABERS) website. This in itself presents a challenge for suspended flooring particularly
given the rise of the 5 Star energy efficiency benchmark around Australia.
Conventional underfloor insulation systems are available, but there is the added challenge of
dealing with moisture that gets trapped between the flooring and the insulation. For bulk
insulation, moisture has a significant negative impact on performance. But regardless of the
type of insulation, over time excess moisture can contribute to the growth of mould and lead
to rising damp, potentially affecting both the flooring material and overall indoor health.
Air-Cell Insulation, Australia's leading thermo reflective insulation manufacturer, has launched
Permifloor™, an insulation innovation designed specifically for suspended framed floor
applications delivering a 2-in-1 insulation and water-permeable moisture management
solution.
Air-Cell Technical Manager, Mr. Keith Anderson, explains: "Permifloor™ is an ultra-thin
physically cross-linked, closed-cell foam insulation sandwiched by highly reflective foil
surfaces and perforated with tiny, evenly-spaced holes. These perforations allow water and
vapour to permeate through preventing moisture that can often collect under flooring when
using conventional underfloor insulation systems such as bulk insulation or rigid polystyrene
boards."
Mr. Anderson adds that Permifloor™ also acts as an effective draught stop while improving
energy efficiency. "By insulating your sub-floors you're preventing cold air draughts from
leaking into the building, improving your indoor comfort levels. And the highly reflective foil
surfaces of Permifloor™ re-radiate heat back in that would otherwise be lost through the
floorboards, reducing the need for extra heating."
As with all of Air-Cell's products, Permifloor™ is fibre-free, non-allergenic, environmentally
friendly and fast and easy to install. Permifloor™ has been stringently fire tested and
complies with Australian Standards and BCA regulations.
For further information contact:
Air-Cell Insulation
phone: 1300 135 625
web: www.air-cell.com.au
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