As mentioned above, the floor is not the only thing being heated. This is because the heating ducts heat the entire crawl space, including the soil floor and foundation walls. So a lot of energy is lost in warming up the crawl space. This is wasted heat that could add extra warmth to your home if good insulation was installed.
This is clearly seen in the thermal images, above. After insulation, the crawl space is a few degrees cooler. This means more heat is directed towards the floor and less heat is being lost.
On the right, you can see how the Thermos Cushions are attached to pass underneath the heating ducts.
TONZON Floor insulation utilises Thermos Cushions. These are air pockets made of reflective foil, with a high insulation value. The insulating effect comes from the motionless air in the chambers, which keeps heat close to the floor. The reflective film stops the radiation of heat, thus largely preventing heat loss. These air chambers can be easily fitted around the air heating ducts, so that they are completely enclosed by insulation. As a result, the air heating ducts lose almost no heat to the cold crawl space.
There are two major advantages. Firstly, Thermos Cushions stop heat loss to the crawl space. After the Thermos Cushions are installed, the temperature in the crawl space is lowered by more than 3ºC. This means that more heat is being retained in the hot air ducts. The results are that the heating system needs to work less, heating of the home takes place faster, and there are high energy savings. The second advantage has to do with how the insulation is installed. Because the Thermos Cushions pass under the air ducts, they direct any available heat up towards the floor. The forced air heating therefore becomes more efficient at heating the floor. As a result, the thermostat can often be set slightly lower which, in turn, saves energy.
During the frigid winter, when the howling cold wind rages outside, the warm interior of our homes remains as cozy as spring. Behind this comfort lies the remarkable contribution of underfloor heating systems. In these systems, underfloor heating insulation film, though seemingly unremarkable, plays an extremely crucial role. It is not only vital for enhancing the efficiency of underfloor heating but is also closely related to energy conservation and emission reduction.
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Functionally, the primary role of underfloor heating insulation film is to significantly reduce heat transfer to lower floors. Take a typical residential building as an example. When the upstairs residents lay high - quality insulation film, the heat felt on the ceiling of the downstairs neighbors is noticeably reduced. Meanwhile, the indoor thermal efficiency is remarkably enhanced. By reflecting the heat that would otherwise be lost, the indoor temperature rises rapidly and stays warm for an extended period. This means that we can enjoy a comfortable indoor temperature without frequently increasing the underfloor heating temperature, greatly reducing the energy consumption of the underfloor heating system and saving on usage costs.
Moreover, it balances heat distribution, preventing local overheating or cooling on the floor surface. Uniform heat distribution not only keeps our feet warm at all times but also extends the service life of underfloor heating pipes. Otherwise, excessively high temperatures in certain areas will accelerate the aging of the pipes, shortening their service life and increasing replacement costs.
When actually choosing underfloor heating insulation film, we can distinguish its quality from multiple dimensions. First, examine the appearance. Unroll the film. High - quality products should have a smooth and even surface, with uniform color and no bubbles, impurities, or wrinkles. If the surface appears rough or the color is uneven, it is likely a low - quality product. Second, conduct a tensile test. Gently pull the insulation film with both hands. Quality products are highly flexible and not easily broken even when pulled hard, while inferior products will tear easily with just a little force. In addition, check the reflective layer. High - quality reflective layers have a uniform metal coating. Under light, it can be clearly seen that they have a high reflectivity, effectively reflecting heat. The reflective layers of inferior products may have an uneven coating. Finally, smell the product. High - grade insulation films have almost no odor. If a pungent smell is detected, such products are likely made of inferior materials. Not only will they affect indoor air quality, but long - term use may also pose a threat to health.
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