Thermally Upgrading Suspended Timber Floors with Natural Insulation

Dave Judd explains what a suspended timber floor is and how this type of floor can be insulated with sustainable natural insulation. The end result is fully insulated and airtight to maximise the thermal benefits, provide a more comfortable living space and reduce energy bills.

The video shows how an airtight vapour control membrane can be used over the joists to prevent warm humid air escaping into the floor-void underneath where it may condense on the colder surfaces and cause problems. Dave also explains how a windtight breathable membrane like Pro Clima Solitex Plus can be installed to hold the insulation in-place and prevent any cold draughts entering the insulation and room above.

The combination of 100% coverage natural insulation, an airtight breather membrane and a fully windproof breather membrane on the underneath, ensures maximum thermal performance and energy savings in your home.

IMPORTANT:
The Thermo Hemp Combi Jute natural fibre insulation in this system has now been replaced by IndiBreathe Flex: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/indibreathe-flex

A detailed installation guide is available on our website:
https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/suspended-timber-floor-insulation-best-practice-installation-guide?utm_campaign=2308_thermally_upgrading_STF&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube

For those wondering how you would incorporate underfloor heating when thermally upgrading a suspended timber floor: https://youtu.be/5oAkGNvNgHo

List of products used by Dave in the video:
* Pro Clima Solitex Plus: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/solitex-plus
* Pro Clima DA: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/da
* Thermo Hemp Combi Jute is no longer available from us in Great Britain, the similar alternative is IndiBreathe Flex.
IndiBreathe Flex: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/indibreathe-flex
* Pro Clima Tescon Vana: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/tescon-vana
* Pro Clima Tescon Sprimer: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/tescon-sprimer
* Pro Clima Contega Solido SL: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/contega-solido-sl
* Pro Clima Orcon F: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/orcon-f
* Pro Clima Extoseal Encors: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/extoseal-encors
* Pro Clima Kaflex Airtight Grommet: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/kaflex-cable-grommet
* Pro Clima Pressfix Tool: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/product/pressfix-tool

- Range of membranes: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/products/airtight-windtight-systems/membrane
- Range of natural insulation: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/solutions/natural-insulation
- Range of tapes: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/products/airtight-windtight-systems/tape

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