Many of the materials used to construct your home expand and contract over time due to seasonal changes and moisture levels. Humidity fluctuations can, for instance, make your wooden floors lose their moisture content leading to gaps in the floorboards.
Many floorboard manufacturers and installers confirm that substantial gapping in the floorboards can result from flooring installations taking place during periods of higher humidity or simply due to ageing. Regardless of the reason, these gaps cause substantial heating or cooling loss for homeowners.
However, there is a remedy. By installing Expol underfloor insulation from Foamex, you can reduce the amount of heat that gets into your home in summer through these gaps. Safe and easy to install, Expol underfloor insulation can add a level of thermal resistance to your home, meaning that you’ll be able to keep the cool air in and the air conditioner turned off for longer.
Polystyrene is a natural insulator against temperature and noise. Not only does polystyrene insulation stop heat from entering the home, it also regulates the temperature inside the home by not allowing the cooled air to escape.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the use of insulation in your home can reduce the $47 billion that Australian households spend annually on energy. Most people think of home insulation as being wrapped in warm layers for winter only, but it is just as effective in summer to keep out the scorching Australian sun.
Easily retrofitted to most houses, Expol underfloor insulation offers an easy to install, do-it-yourself solution to keeping your family comfortable in extreme temperatures.
