Thermal Underlay - Underfloor Heating

Thermal acoustic underlayment
Thermal acoustic cork underlayment can be put under carpet, ceramic tiles , vinyl, wood and bamboo flooring.
The unique construction of Thermal cork consists of approximately 40 million air filled cells per cubic centimeter. The entrapped air serves as a very effective noise barrier while providing natural resilience and great insulation values as well as crack protection for ceramic tiles and hardwood flooring.

Unlike synthetic underlays cork cells do not break down or lose their natural resilience even after years of heavy use.
Thermal acoustic cork insulation used in conjunction with underfloor heating systems will help reduce energy consumption and increase savings on running costs.

A standard undertile heated floor takes about 30 -40 minutes to heat, but with Thermal Acoustic cork underlayment installed that time reduces to 10- 15 minutes that is a third of the time. Potentially a saving of up to 66% on the running cost of undertile heating.

Thermal Acoustic Cork underlayment can be installed for as little as $45 per square metre with a minimum total charge being applicable.

General Instructions to be used in conjunction with other installation procedures of flooring manufacturers
In wet areas waterproofing must be installed above the thermal acoustic underlayment.
Where tiles are glued directly to cork it is recommend that a flexible adhesive be used.
Floor and wall tiles should not touch to ensure acoustic properties are maximized (a silicon gap left) or in the case of a skirting board a perimeter isolation barrier must be left.
Do not install ceramic tiles that are smaller than 300 X 300 mm.