Ultralight Insulation Boards

Ultralight Insulation Boards


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Ultralight™ is a specialized composite board designed for floor heating applications. Warmup Insulation Boards are manufactured as flat, flexible, sheets they are water and mold resistant.


  

Can you install Ultralight Insulation Boards under a Foil Heater System?


Yes, you can install Ultralight under Foil Heater Systems. While the Ultralight Insulation Board will deliver the best performance, the Warmup® Insulated Underlay may also be used as a more economical option for installation under a Foil Heater System. Warmup® FOIL systems are used to heat rooms under laminates, floating wood floors, and carpets. Refer […]

What is the proper way to install Ultralight Insulation Boards?


The perfect installation for Warmup Ultralight Insulation Boards would be a tight and staggered seams. Instead of lining up the edges of the boards perfectly, it is extremely important to offset them a bit to provide a thermal break. A thermal break is a barrier that stops heat from moving easily between inside and outside. When you have a good thermal break, your insulation works better, which means your home stays warmer without needing to turn up the heat all the time.

Can Ultralight be used under heavy loads such as a car?


Although it would depend on the total point load (aka ground pressure), the answer is no. Warmup’s Ultralight was designed to be used in foot-traffic applications only.

Point loads greater than Warmup’s Ultralight Compressive Strength (10% Compression) of 32 psi (220 kPa) may cause a future failure. Warmup recommends a rigid foam that meets the specifications for heavy-point load applications.

Do I need insulation?


Wondering if you need insulation for your upcoming floor heating project? Learn more in this post about our recommendation.

Learn about “R” Value of the Warmup Insulation Boards


The WIB boards will save you money by acting as a very efficient thermal barrier. Heats up times in our testing facility were cut down from 2.5 hrs. to just 25 minutes. With a 78% fast ramp-up time, your system will save you 71% in electrical usage.

How do you stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab ?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

Do I need to prime the subfloor before installing Ultralight?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

What kind of primer do I use with ultralight?


Primers help encapsulate dust to improve bonding with the thinset you’d apply to lay the boards. But on brand new or clean subfloors this may not be necessary. When in doubt, consider a solvent-free floor primer like Ardex P51 or Mapei SM. If your subfloor is not level or has a lot of residues, such as glue remnants from an old vinyl floor recently removed, you may need to apply a thin coat of leveler to smoothen the subfloor in preparation for your project.

What kind of adhesive do I use with Ultralight?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

Can you self-level over Ultralight?


Yes, you can self-level compound over Ultralight. This is particularly common when first applying our DCM-PRO membrane floor heating system and covering it with 3/8” of leveler. It can also be used directly over the boards when not using a heating system.

How does Ultralight work?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

What is Ultralight made of?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

Is ultralight waterproof and sound proof?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

Can multiple layers of Ultralight be installed?


Ultralight can not be layered because the thickness will double of amount of movement under the tile which means the floor will not meet the declared wear ratings.   Pro Tip: If you need more height,  use leveler to prepare the floor as needed followed by Ultralight.

How Big and How Heavy are Ultralight Boards?


You can stick the insulation boards to the concrete slab using regular modified or pre-mixed thin set. We recommend a 1/4 x 1/4” trowel.

Installing insulation boards over a Wooden Subfloor


There is a specific way to install the insulation boards over a wooden sub-floor.  Click “Read More” to learn how.

Warmup Insulation Board Installation Video


See just how easy it is to install our floor heating insulation boards. Click here to watch our Insulation Board Installation Video.

Insulation Boards: Preparing for the Installation of Floor Heating


All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt and debris. When installing over an existing concrete base, it is important to remove all traces of existing finishes, contamination, etc. to allow for a clean surface.

Installing insulation boards over a Concrete Subfloor


When installing over cement, screws and washers are not necessary. You will first use a trowel to put down a modified mortar. Then you will stagger the boards and press them together.

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