Lightherm has been independently tested with results that evidence a proven and considerable enhancement in underfloor heating efficiency when compared with other commonly used insulation materials. A sound base to secure UFH pipework is critical in avoiding floating pipework which could induce cracks within screeds, and potentially led to non-uniform distribution of heat.
Thermal Floor Insulation
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Lightherm’s innovative aggregate goes through a range of specific processes that have allowed it to become a market leader for use in thermal and lightweight screeds. This exciting new product offers architects, developers, and builders a great alternative to traditional methods of insulating both ground and upper floors.
When mixed at a specific ratio with cement and water it becomes a lightweight thermal bead screed (Lightherm INSU), with exceptional thermal and acoustic properties and has thermal conductivity values as low as 0.041 W/m.K. Lightherm also offers solutions to reduction in loading with huge advantages in reduction of Dead Loads on intermediate floors (Lightherm LW) with a density of 270 kg/m3.
Lightherm aggregate is treated with our patented VODA additives, this enables it to be successfully mixed with cement and water. Sections of this material, Lightherm INSU, have undergone stringent thermal testing by TUV SUD. to achieve our thermal certification.
PROVEN ENHANCEMENT IN U.F.H PERFORMANCE
Ireland’s Building Regulations for floor insulation
Current Building Regulations in Ireland (Part L 2011) require a ground floor U-value of 0.21W/m2K in builds without an underfloor heating system. This is reduced further to 0.15W/m2K in ground floor constructions that incorporate an underfloor heating system. The proposed changes to Part L 2018 (as noted in the public consultation document) reduce the backstop U-value to 0.18W/m2K without an underfloor heating system. The regulations will stay the same at 0.15W/m2K in builds with underfloor heating.
Benefits Of Thermal Floor Insulation
- Ultra Lightweight
- Reduce Structural Weight
- Low Carbon Footprint
- Thermal Insulation
- Acoustic Insulation
- Energy Efficient
- Cost Effective
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About Elite Liquid Screeding
Located in Castleshane, Co.Monaghan, we are underfloor heating and liquid screed specialists. We provide an innovative, quality heated floor solution.
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Liquid Floor Screed
A highly efficient successor to conventional sand and cement, liquid floor screed offers significant advantages to the building industry.
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