Introduction
This section contains a report that is a review of the range of thermal insulation materials and products that manufacturers recommend as suitable for installation with timber floors. The report aims to provide information and to initiate industry discussion in response to increasing mandatory thermal performance requirements for Class 1 Buildings throughout Australia. The findings and associated recommendations of this study are summarised; they represent a range of issues including statutory guidance, insulation product information and both design and construction techniques pertinent to insulated timber floors.
