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Insulating under floors

  • 11-08-2024 6:32pm
    #1
    Yellowmac
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    I'm sure this is stupid to ask but is there any way of insulating under floors without fully taking them up? We have solid wood floors in a house we've bought, we were thinking of taking them up to do some plumbing work but now thats not going ahead. I I was keen to insulate under them while they were up as I've heard you lose a lot of draft through the big gap below them. Is there any 'keyhole' way of adding insulation under them without pulling them up as I would like to avoid having to replace them, they're in good condition. Thanks



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  • #2
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    No, there is no way to insulate underneath without lifting the floor.

    However, If the issue is draughts then you can very effectively air tighten a timber floor without lifting the floor. You mention 'solid wood floors' so if it is a sealed solid wood floor then you can make a significant improvement here without much disruption or expense.



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