Have you purchased an existing home recently? Read on to find out how you can make your home’s interiors more thermally efficient and comfortable as part of the general refurbishments you are planning to carry out.
For example, you may want to rip out the carpet and let the floorboards be exposed. In summer as the sun warms up the home, your newly exposed floorboards will make the interiors cooler. However, winter will be a completely different experience as the first tendrils of cold air slip through the cracks in the floorboards, turning your toes to icicles. While a rug might help in keeping the floor covered, it won’t be effective in keeping the cold out.
Maybe you just need to turn up your heating and have it run longer throughout the day? Of course, this will result in your electricity bill soaring through the roof.
There is a solution to stopping the cool air creeping into your home in winter and your electricity bill rising: Insulation. Depending on the age of your home, there is a good chance you may already have insulation in your walls and ceiling in some form or another, but we are not talking about them.
Not many homeowners are aware that there is a solution for stopping the cool air from creeping through the floorboards. No, it isn’t re-laying the carpet or using oversized rugs; it’s underfloor insulation.
Foamex’s Expol underfloor insulation is the perfect choice for existing homes. Placed snugly between the floor joists, Expol underfloor insulation will ensure your home is protected from the extreme temperatures under your floor. Expol has excellent thermal properties as it consists mainly of stabilised air; it is safe to install, non-allergenic, and also contains a flame retardant. Its thermal performance is not affected by ageing, and it contains no CFCs.
So, how hard is it to install Expol underfloor insulation into an existing home? It’s quite simple, actually:
- Measure joist spacing for consistency
- Cut the Expol to fit (leave 5mm extra for firm fit)
- Slide panels between joists
- Fit Expol fittings
- Place Expol Wireguard around cables
- Leave 100mm near pipes and plumbing for future maintenance
Expol underfloor insulation has been designed to be used by DIY-ers and professionals alike. What are the benefits of using Expol to insulate your home?
- We have 16 years’ experience in the insulation industry
- Our products are BRANZ approved
- 50-year product guarantee
- More insulation for minimum cost
- Tried and tested R Value of 1.4
- Installation service available in selected areas in Victoria and NSW
- Product packed in bags ready for transportation nationwide
Expol underfloor insulation is the ideal solution for your existing home. It helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer, and it can save you up to 12% on your electricity bill.
