Crete-Heat expanded polystyrene (EPS) floor insulation boards combine concrete insulation, vapor barrier and PEX tubing holding grid into a single product, which significantly simplifies installation of PEX tubing for radiant heating and snow melting applications in a concrete slab. No foamboard staplers/staples or wire ties needed.
Suitable for insulating slabs in basements, garages, warehouses, etc. - in below, at or above-grade installations (Note: below-grade installations will require a vapor barrier). Compatible with all types (A, B, C) and brands (Everhot, Uponor, Viega, Watts, Zurn, etc.) of PEX tubing. Also compatible with 3/4" PEX-AL-PEX.
Package includes (8) 2ft x 4ft panels, equaling 64 sqft of coverage.
Features:
- Cuts radiant heat installation time by 2/3
- Designed to hold PEX tube securely in place with wider and deeper fastener
- are less susceptible to damage from foot or equipment traffic
- Lay flat and use tongue & groove system to interlock
- UV protected packaging for outdoor storage and are less susceptible to damage from foot or equipment traffic
- Marked 3" increments make for ease of exact cutting
- Special silencing knobs for upper floor applications
- No taping required
- EPS provides stable R-value and does not need to be adjusted for age
- CFC and HCFC-Free.
Technical Specifications:
- For PEX size: 3/4", 1"
- PEX Tubing Spacing: 3" (for 3", 6", 9", 12", etc. spacing)
- R-Value: R-10
- Total Coverage: 64 sqft
- Total Insulation Thickness (Top to Bottom): 2-7/8"
- Nominal Thickness (Insulation-Only): 2"
- Effective Board Size (Width x Length): 24" x 48"
- Overall Board Size (Width x Length): 25" x 49" (with 1" interlocking edges)
- Compressive Resistance @ 10% Deformation: 25 psi / 3600 psf
- Perm Resistance: .51 perms
- Material: High Impact Extruded Polystyrene.
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