Tag Archives: concrete slab insulation

Do you want a thermal break between your poured slab and the ground below?  Are you going to install a polyethylene sheet as a vapor barrier?  Do you want a radon barrier?  If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions Tempshield™ Concrete Slab Insulation may be right for you. 
It is an approved radon barrier [...]

Why the Bubbles Don't Pop in Concrete Bubble Foil Insulation
“Won’t the bubbles pop in the foil insulation?”
We heard this recently on a large concrete pour. This question comes up now and again. For the math inclined here’s a brief sketch regarding concrete weights per square inch for a 6” slab. The bursting strength measured in [...]

Reflective Foil Bubble Insulation has certain advantages to other forms of insulation especialy when insulating under concrete slabs. Read this brief post from the InsulationStop to help understand why.

Post explaining the benefit of using Ultra CBF as your under slab insulation.

So you’ve decided to install a radiant heat system in your floor.  Congratulations.  Your added effort plus added expense will ensure that you have the most comfortable, efficient heating system possible. 

Radiant Barrier Foil Insulation under Concrete Slab
There is nothing new about heating homes with radiant heat.  Actually it is the oldest, most durable mass produced [...]

If you are pouring concrete and intend to build a heated space on the slab, rFoil's™ Ultra CBF or Concrete Barrier Foil is for you.

Ultra Concrete Barrier Foil Insulation Detail
Ultra CBF has a patented design consisting of a bubble/foil/bubble detail or bubbles to the exterior and foil to the interior.  This ensures the reflective barrier [...]