Hello,
I have a question.
We are about to start building and are close to submitting the building permit / planning permission.
In our new development area, some concrete slab foundations are already in place. On some of these slabs, insulation is installed on the ends (at the edges), which I believe is extruded polystyrene (XPS), while other slabs have no insulation at all and just show exposed concrete.
Is this insulation necessary or beneficial? I just wanted to get some quick information before I call the construction manager and ask any awkward questions!
Thank you.
I have a question.
We are about to start building and are close to submitting the building permit / planning permission.
In our new development area, some concrete slab foundations are already in place. On some of these slabs, insulation is installed on the ends (at the edges), which I believe is extruded polystyrene (XPS), while other slabs have no insulation at all and just show exposed concrete.
Is this insulation necessary or beneficial? I just wanted to get some quick information before I call the construction manager and ask any awkward questions!
Thank you.
PETERGLUTH6 Dec 2016 16:05So, we have now decided to insulate the floor slab on the sides as well, applying the perimeter insulation directly when pouring the floor slab. The floor slab will then be insulated normally on the top; insulating from below is a bit expensive!
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