The SuperFOIL SFTV serves as a comprehensive building membrane for the construction of roofs, walls, and floors. It offers both water and vapour resistance and also acts as a foil radiant barrier to minimise solar heat gain during summer and maximise insulation in winter. Addit... Read More
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The SuperFOIL SFTV serves as a comprehensive building membrane for the construction of roofs, walls, and floors. It offers both water and vapour resistance and also acts as a foil radiant barrier to minimise solar heat gain during summer and maximise insulation in winter.
Additionally, the reflective properties of SFTV boost the overall uValue of the building structure. For optimum energy efficiency and performance in both new constructions and retrofit projects, SFTV is an excellent choice as it functions as an 'airtight' layer, suited to the entire building envelope.
Moreover, SFTV's waterproof and vapour-proof features, along with its radiant barrier function, help prevent the growth of mould and dampness. It also enhances the thermal resistance of the building structure, ensuring maximum energy performance.
With two air gaps, this product offers a thermal insulation R-value of 0.95 R for roofs, 1.42 R for walls and 2.8 R for floors.
Question:
My fitted wardrobe is built against an outside wall as a consequence the clothes are icy cold when they come out of the wardrobe and they feel ever so slightly damp. Would this foil be of any benefit if I line the back of the wardrobe with it? There’s no way the wardrobe can be dismantled.
Answer:
The SuperFOIL SFTV Thermal Vapour Barrier could potentially help with your issue. The SFTV is designed to be water, vapour-proof, and airtight, which could help reduce the dampness you're experiencing. Additionally, it acts as a radiant barrier that improves insulation, so it might help to keep your clothes warmer. However, for it to work effectively, it needs to be correctly installed as part of the building envelope and ideally should be combined with an air gap. Simply lining the back of your wardrobe might not provide the full benefits. If feasible, you could consider applying the SuperFOIL to the outside wall behind the wardrobe, but this would likely require some construction work. For more detailed information, you can check out the Product Brochure and the Declaration of Performance. If you're unsure about the best course of action, it would be worth getting advice from a local builder or insulation expert to make sure you're taking the most effective steps to solve the issue.
Question:
Could this product be used for under carpet insulation,
Answer:
It can be used under carpets but is a vapour barrier so will not provide much in the form of thermal benefit, I would reccomend the following as a better alternative - https://www.insulationsuperstore.co.uk/product/superfoil-sfuf-underfloor-foil-insulation-15m-x-8m-roll-12m2.html
Question:
Can you lay underfloor heating mat on top of this product and then tile on top it’s going on to a chipboard floor.
Answer:
It is not reccomended to do this, instead SUPERFOIL manufacture a product specifically designed for underfloor heating - https://www.insulationsuperstore.co.uk/product/superfoil-sfuf-underfloor-foil-insulation-15m-x-8m-roll-12m2.html
Question:
What size lap is required and presumably the join is covered with silver tape? What edge treatment is required?
Answer:
It is reccomended that you follow a 150mm lap and cover any joins with SUPERFOIL Superior Tape - https://www.insulationsuperstore.co.uk/product/superfoil-superior-20m-x-100mm-foil-tape.html - There is also a guide on installation which you may find useful - https://www.superfoil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Downloads/SFTV/SFTV-install-guide.pdf
Question:
Would this be suitable as a vapour barrier when building a sauna room?
Answer:
The reflective foil material will help as will allow the room to retain more heat whilst reflecting when considerably warm, provided it is installed correctly it is perfectly fine to use in a sauna room should you wish instal a vapour barrier.
Question:
How thick is this product?
Answer:
This product is 1mm in thickness.
Question:
How thick is this product?
Answer:
Thickness: 1mm
Question:
Hi folks, I need to purchase a vcl for a warm flat roof on my new self build extension. Which one would be your recommendation? Cheers David
Answer:
Hey Dave, SuperFOIL SFTV Thermal Vapour Barrier 1.5m x 25m Roll - 37.5m2 would work great or any of our Noiva, tyvek products :)
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