Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Radiant Floor - Concrete Slab
R-1.1
 For the Do-It-Yourselfer, Reflectix® has an insulating upgrade available for a Radiant Floor System installed in a Concrete Slab; our specially designed Concrete Slab Insulation product. The addition of this product into a Radiant Floor project will result in a higher level of energy efficiency and a more even floor surface temperature. The bonus characteristic to this product is how easy it is to handle and install. Recommended Products:
Concrete Slab Insulation
Concrete Slab Insulation, White/Reflective/Bubble/Bubble - Roll
• DBWEF48050 (48” x 50’) • DBWEF48100 (48” x 100’)
Benefits:
• R-1.1 • Reduces annual energy costs of the system • Enhances even heat distribution across floor surface • Installs quickly and easily • Non-toxic / non-carcinogenic and environmentally safe • No nesting characteristics for insects • Reduces heat loss due to groundwater • Vapor retarder and radon barrier
Testing and Certification:
Reflectix® products are thoroughly
tested at either nationally approved independent laboratories or
leading universities. Tests are performed to current American Society
of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards when a standard exists. For a
copy of an actual test report, please e-mail us at
customerservice@reflectixinc.com or call at 800-879-3645.
Air Space Requirements:
Installation Instructions: Download DIY Radiant Floor - Concrete Slab Installation Instructions.pdf
• Unroll the Reflectix® Concrete Slab Insulation product over the base material prior to pouring the concrete. • Butt the seams of the product and seal with 3” wide poly tape. Note: Utilize a flat edge taping tool to assure good adhesion on all tape. • Install Radiant Floor System per manufacturer’s specifications.
Important:
Additional Resources:
There are a wide variety of terms and words associated with the Reflectix® family of products. Those in common usage are itemized below in two categories - Products & Applications.
Products: Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier, Cathedral Ceiling Insulation, Crawl Space Insulation, Concrete Slab Insulation, Duct Insulation Indoors, Duct Insulation Outdoors, Duct Insulation Spacers, Expansion Joint, Knee Wall Insulation, Pipe Wrap Insulation, Radiant Floor Insulation, Return Air Duct Panning, Wall Insulation, Water Heater Insulation, Metal Building Insulation, Post and Frame Building Insulation, Foil Tape, Metalized Tape, White Poly Tape, Sill Sealer, Foil Insulation, Foil Radiant Barrier, Bubble Pack Insulation, Bubble Insulation, HVAC Insulation, Easy to Install Insulation, No Itch Insulation, Energy Saving Products, Energy Efficient Products. Also, Products/Terms within our industry include: Low-e Coatings, Radiant Barrier Paint, Radiation Control Coatings, Radiant Barrier Plywood, Radiant Barrier Decking, Radiant Barrier Chips, Radiant Barrier Tax Credit.
Applications: Attic, Behind Hot Water Radiator, Cathedral Ceiling, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space, Duct Indoors, Duct Outdoors, Expansion Joint, Garage Door, House Wrap, Knee Wall, Pipe Wrap, Radiant Floor, Snow Melt, Sill Sealer, Storage Buildings, Exterior Wall, Masonry Wall, Water Heater, Wine Room, Work Shop, Agricultural Building, Commercial Building, Return Air Panning, Metal Building Roof, Metal Building Wall, Post and Frame Building Roof, Post and Frame Building Wall.
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