Expanded Polystyrene for Water Underfloor Heating Systems and Wall Heating Systems
ALHAR FLOOR
Alhar Floor is a solution dedicated to water underfloor heating systems. It replaces traditional floor insulation made of styrofoam along with clips and foil. It facilitates and accelerates the installation of heating systems, while reducing costs by up to 25% due to a decrease in screed consumption and the elimination of clips and foil.
The expanded polystyrene board provides excellent thermal insulation for floors. Its declared thermal conductivity (λ) of 0.033 W/m² significantly surpasses the thermal conductivity coefficient of standard styrofoam, which is typically between 0.036-0.038 W/m².
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APPLICATION
The installation of the Alhar Floor expanded polystyrene boards is recommended for water underfloor heating/wall heating systems. These boards offer high thermal insulation and resistance to mechanical damage, making them an excellent alternative to the traditional method of installing underfloor heating using flat styrofoam, foil, and clips. The system ensures a stable position for heating cables and significantly speeds up their installation process.
BENEFITS OF USING
THE ALHAR FLOOR SYSTEM
INSTALLATION STAGES
STEP BY STEP
Place the Alhar Floor boards directly on the screed, interlocking them with tabs. If necessary, cut smaller sections using the grid pattern on the underside of the board as a guide.
Lay the heating cables between the protrusions, pressing them firmly so that they are positioned below the surface. There is no need for clips - the concave shape of the protrusions effectively holds the pipes in place. The evenly distributed mushroom-shaped protrusions eliminate the need for spacers to achieve even spacing of the pipes.
After laying and connecting the heating system, perform a test to check its operation under higher than working pressure.
If no leaks are detected, proceed with screeding.
WALL HEATING
STABLE PLACEMENT OF HEATING CABLES
Another planar heating system where the Alhar Floor System can be used is wall heating. This increasingly popular solution in recent years is chosen for its advantages, including:
- higher efficiency
- easier temperature regulation in the room
- better distribution of temperature in the room
- no dust circulation
- no drying out of wooden floors
- absence of radiators and other visible heating system elements
- improved cooling efficiency during the summer season
The Alhar Floor System performs exceptionally well in wall heating applications. The heating cables are stably positioned between the protrusions, even in a vertical orientation, regardless of whether the installation is embedded in plaster or concealed behind gypsum plasterboards. Moreover, with a thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.033 W/m² it effectively insulates against heat loss through the walls.
Similarly to underfloor heating, the installation process for wall heating is quick and straightforward. The boards are mounted to the wall using mounting dowels and adhesive.
Once the boards are securely attached to the wall, you can proceed with laying the heating cables.
