What does the floor insulation on the ground look like in the next steps?
The first layer is the one that is deepest under the building, this is where the media is run. This layer should be covered with a sheet that must be compacted. Then the lean concrete is applied, this is the so-called base layer The second is the anti-moisture insulation, which is made of thick, tightly laid foil. It should be remembered that the contacts of the foil should be glued together, and the appropriate surplus of it must be recessed onto the walls. The next layer is the insulation layer, here polystyrne is often popularly used, which is again covered with foil. However, modern, very effective PIR boards can also be used. The next layer is the concrete screed, and finally the finishing layer.
The exact thickness and type of insulation layer are selected individually for the building, depending on its geographic location and its exact purpose. It is worth consulting this issue with a specialist already at the building design stage.
Why is this isolation so important?
If the floor is located directly on the ground, without proper protection, it will be easy for both cold and moisture to enter the interior, which may have a negative impact on the entire building and its structures, as well as on the health of the owners. The functionality and comfort of using the building depend, among others, on the possibility of keeping warm in it and the optimal temperature for oneself. Therefore, if we think about it in advance, we will certainly spend less on heating in the future, which will be very important for us.