IWI to suspended floor, parallel joists (accessible from below) [Version ID #78]
Detail summary
IWI detail for a suspended floor suitable for ground floor (accessible from below only), or an internal floor, where the joists run parellel to the external wall.
Technical description
Section detail. IWI at perimeter to insulated suspended timber floor in parallel joists.
Target Wall U-value: 0.3W/m2k
Target Floor U-value: 0.2W/m2k
Before installation: Remove all timber fixtures: Skirting, Picture Rails, Dado Rails etc. Remove curtain rails. Remove electrical socket/ telephone/cable socket outlets. Re-fix/renew all removed once insulation complete.
Parts list
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Internal Wall Insulation System (95mm)
Earthwool Eco batt insulation. Thickness 95mm\ Target u-value: 0.3W/m2k. Thermal conductivity: 0.033W/m2k/ 0.130W/mk. GWP<5. \ Fixing: In accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Supports: EcoStuds - XPS and OSB uprights.
Knauf \ ThermoShell Internal Wall Insulation System
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Intelligent membrane- Vapour Control Layer
Intelligent breather membrane. \ Fixing: Laps And Edges: Sealed with vapour-tight adhesive tape. At junctions with party/patition walls, lap under insulated plasterboard. At floor and ceiling junctions ensure is appropriately sealed.
Pro-clima \ Intello membrane
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Junction sealing- Draughtex Neoprene Strips
All timber ground floors: draught-proof and seal all timber floors to ensure no air-leaks. Draughtex neoprene strips or timber fillet/ mastic seal between skirting and floor. \ Skirtings and Wall junctions: Seal all junctions and repair any cracks in plaster to ensure no air-leaks. Standard decorators caulk between skirting and wall.
Draughtex \ www.draughtex.co.uk \ Draughtex Neoprene Strips
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Double-sided air seal tape
Tape for junctions critical to air-tightness. 85mm (typical). \ Accesssories: ORCON F sealant and TESCON PRIMER RP (for use on rough/old surfaces to assist adhesion)
Contacts: Pro Clima \ http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/page--pro-clima-airtightness-tapes-options.html \ Contega SL.
Revisions
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Admin - 2015-04-30 09:50:00
General re-formatting. DWG file updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-30 11:57:28
Preview image and detail pdf updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-30 11:57:10
http://rpb.hellings.webfactional.com/detail/44/
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Admin - 2015-03-26 17:20:57
General re-formatting. Introduction expanded, technical description expanded with approved document links. Parts list updated with suppliers links.
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Admin - 2015-03-16 15:53:30
Version 2- Introduction expanded. Technical description expanded and updated with BS and approved docs. Parts list updated with codes.
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Admin - 2015-03-03 16:44:55 [Displayed version]
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