Styrofloor installation for conservatories

Panel Systems describe how easy new Styrofloor rigid floor insulation board is to install in conservatories, garages, basement conversions or new builds.

The product, available from Panel Systems, is a high performance tongue and groove rigid floor insulation board made from Styrofoam which gives the product its leading thermal properties.

Styrofloor offers a fast and effective method of improving thermal performance.

Bonded to a top layer of chipboard, which provides rigidity and an ideal surface for flooring, Styrofloor is extremely quick and easy to install.

In addition to easing installation, the tongue and groove joints eliminate any movement in the boards over time that may lead to a break in the insulation.

Available to order online, it is delivered directly to site, making it quick and convenient.

Styrofloor comes in a variety of thicknesses to provide the perfect insulation solution, with the minimum of fuss.

Step One: Floor preparation.

Styrofloor can be laid on existing or new floors.

On existing floors, ensure that the skirting is removed and where necessary level use a proprietary levelling compound.

New concrete floors should be left as long as possible before laying Styrofloor to allow adequate time to dry out.

Providing that the new floor is level, the use of a floor screed in not essential.

Step Two: Damp proofing.

The incorporation of a damp proof membrane should be in accordance with established building practices (see BS8102).

In the absence of a damp proof membrane, a 1000 gauge polythene sheet can be used prior to laying the Styrofloor.

Where continuous flexible sheet (e.g PVC) is used, it should be turned up at the wall abutments Step Three: Setting out.

When setting out, ensure that the floor is clean with any loose aggregate being swept away.

The first line of boards should be laid against the longest straight wall.

Styrofloor boards should be laid with a 10-12mm expansion gap at all abutments between walls and the chipboard (where there are long uninterrupted lengths of floor such as corridors, reduced expansion of 5mm may be used).

Step four: Laying your floor.

Ensure that all subsequent boards are positioned so that cross-joints are staggered to produce a brick pattern.

All joints should be bonded using water resistant PVA adhesive.

When laying adjoining boards, ensure that the tongue and groove joints are engaged and then tap each board with a suitable block to ensure it is tight-up against the adjoining board.

Step five: Finishing up.

To obtain the best results, allow the adhesive 24 hours in which to harden before removing wedges.

Check that expansion gaps are clear prior to the fixing of skirting boards.

Should there be any unevenness, Styrofloor can be sanded down to the required level.

The final floor finish can now be laid directly onto Styrofloor.

Carpet, laminate or tiles can be used onto the chipboard which provides a sturdy and long lasting finish.

At a glance, the benefits of Styrofloor:.

* easy to fit.

* delivered to site.

* no call backs.

* helps homeowner save on heating bills.

* Provide the perfect finish for final flooring installation.

STYROFLOOR is also available directly from Panel Systems in bulk loads or single sheet boards.

More technical information on performance detail and installation methods can be found at www.styrofloor.co.uk.

This dedicated website offers users detailed information on the product, its installation and thermal performance values.

Panel Systems is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of insulation products, composite panels, structural foams and flexible staging systems.

For more information visit the website.

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