Insulate your floating floors with Norlite Insulation Perlites

Building Insulation

Autor Allan

Insulating Your Floating Floors with Norlite Perlite: A Step-By-Step Guide

When it comes to creating a comfortable and energy-efficient living space, insulating your floors is a crucial step. One of the most efficient and sustainable methods for floor insulation is using Norlite Perlite. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of insulating your floors with Norlite Perlite.

Materials Needed:

Parquet or Floorboards: Your choice of flooring material.
Wooden Battens: Wooden battens on which to place the floors.
Carboard Strips: These strips can help prevent squeaky or creaky floors.
Norlite Perlite: An excellent insulation material known for its thermal and sound insulation properties.
Bricks for Raising Battens: These are used to raise the battens off the ground. Remember to place asphalt felt between the bricks and battens to prevent moisture from seeping in.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare the Subfloor:

Ensure that your subfloor is clean and level. Remove any debris, protruding nails, or other obstructions.

2. Use Bricks for Raising Battens:

Place bricks strategically beneath the battens. This will help create an even surface and prevent contact between the battens and the ground. Remember to use asphalt felt between the bricks and battens to avoid moisture issues.

3. Lay Battens:

Install battens across the subfloor and make sure they are level. Consider placing Carboard strips between the battens and your choice of flooring material to avoid creaky floors.

4. Apply Norlite Perlite:

Evenly distribute a layer of Norlite Perlite between the battens. Norlite Perlite’s unique insulating properties make it an ideal choice for this purpose.

5. Install Flooring:

You can now install your chosen flooring material directly over the Norlite Perlite insulation. Whether it’s concrete, asphalt, boards, or parquet, Norlite Perlite will help maintain a comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environment.

A great insulation job done in no time

By following this step-by-step guide, you will have effectively insulated your floors with Norlite Perlite, creating a warmer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient living space. Plus, you’ll have contributed to a more sustainable future, as Norlite Perlite has a low carbon footprint compared to other insulation types. Finally, you will have chosen an insulation that lasts, never shrinks and cannot burn with Norlite Perlite insulation, and you will have saved time in the process as well.

0560 SC

Remove oil spills easily from wet surfaces like watery roads or from lakes or seas. This natural inorganic sorbent will adsorb the oil and leave the water behind, which makes oil removal so much easier and lighter.

typically used As:

Oil removal from traffic incidents
Oil removal on watery surfaces

Physical Properties

particle sizes:

0,5 - 6mm

density:

85kg/m3 +/- 10kg

Hydrophobic:

will not adsorb water

Oleophilic:

attracts oil

USP

Easy removal of oil spills
Easy handling and post-processing of spill
No hazards to human or animal health from perlite
Light weight compared to soil and sand
High absorbtive capacity

Chemical composition

Metal oxide	average percentage
SiO2	74-77%
Al2O3	12-13%
TiO2	0,10%
Fe2O3	0,50-1,0%
CaO and MgO	0,8-1,5%
Na2O	3-4%
K2O	4-5%
Sum of other oxides	Max. 0,5%

0560

Elevate your plant care game with our horticulture perlite. Say goodbye to the frustration of soil compaction and water imbalances, and hello to stronger, faster growing plants. Perlite is scientifically proven to provide the perfect balance of soil nutrition and drainage, giving you peace of mind and the satisfaction of watching your plants thrive. Nurture your plants to their full potential, with our horticulture perlite.

typically used in:

Plant nurseries and home gardeners as an addition to substrates
Green rooftops as a medium in the soil mix
Golf-courses for improvement of the green

Physical Properties

particle sizes:

0,5 - 6mm

density:

85kg/m³ ± 10kg

Water holding
capacity by volume:

Up to 60%

Water holding
capacity by weight:

Up to 6 times

USP

Prevents soil from compacting
Improves drainage and aeration for roots
Regulates water for plants
Does not degrade down over time
Ideal for weight-sensitive applications
Ideal nutrient transporter
Sterile and inert
pH neutral

Chemical composition

Metal oxide	average percentage
SiO2	74-77%
Al2O3	12-13%
TiO2	0,10%
Fe2O3	0,50-1,0%
CaO and MgO	0,8-1,5%
Na2O	3-4%
K2O	4-5%
Sum of other oxides	Max. 0,5%

0515SC

Insulate with confidence using perlite. With Norlite 0515 SC, you can minimize the risk of thermal bridges and save time while still providing a great job for your customer. The fine grain sizes of Norlite 0515 SC make it possible to insulate effectively even in the least accessible places. You’ll get great results with perlite every time.

typically used IN:

* Light-weight concrete
* Wall cavity insulation
* Floor insulation

Physical Properties

Color:

Off-white

Bearing Capacity:

UP TO 800 kg/m²

grain size:

FROM 0,5 TO 1,5mm

pH:

6,5 – 7,5

pH:

6,5 – 7,5

Thermal conductivit:

0,0042 W/mK

thermal conduCTIVITY:

0,0042 W/mK

loose weight density:

90kg/m³ ± 10kg

max temperature:

1100°C

CO² PER m³:

16kg of CO² per m³
(as per EPD update 2022)

USP

Lightweight – high insulative capacity
Low carbon footprint – request our EPD or find it on EPD Norway
Long lifespan – cradle to cradle recyclability
Fire resistant
Water proof – Low capilary height
Saves time in installation compared to other insulation materials

Chemical composition

Metal oxide	average percentage
SiO2	74-77%
Al2O3	12-13%
TiO2	0,10%
Fe2O3	0,50-1,0%
CaO and MgO	0,8-1,5%
Na2O	3-4%
K2O	4-5%
Sum of other oxides	Max. 0,5%

N-Pim

Be Prepared for spills with Our Highly Adsorbent Perlite! Cleanup is a breeze with our natural mineral carrier, making post-processing of spills simple and hassle-free. With our mineral, you’ll clear up any potential messes in no time!