Insulating Your Home from Top to Bottom – The Chadwicks Way
Choosing the right insulation for each part of a build helps support comfort and performance throughout the home. From loft spaces to floors and internal partitions, Chadwicks supplies a wide range of insulation options to suit different construction types and project requirements.
Below is a simple overview of where each insulation type is typically used, as shown in our house cross section.
Lofts & Ceilings
Loft insulation is commonly installed at roof level to support thermal performance.
Thermal Insulation Roll (Loft Roll) – 100 x 1200 x 2750 (180900)
External Timber Walls
For timber frame builds, slab insulation is widely used within external wall structures.
- Thermal Frame Slab 32 – 140 x 570 (328253)
- Sound Insulation Slab – 140 x 600 (350206)
Intermediate Floors
Acoustic insulation slabs are often specified between floors in multi-storey homes.
Sound Insulation Slab – 100 x 400 (180891)
One Hour Fire Floors
Where a floor build-up requires a one-hour fire rating, insulation may form part of the overall specification.
100mm Sound Insulation Slab – 100 x 400 (180891)
Metal & Timber Partitions / Separating Walls
Sound insulation slabs are commonly used in internal partitions and separating walls, whether metal or timber stud.
Sound Insulation Slab – 50, 70, 100 x 600 (274413, 180887, 180889)
Sound Insulation Slab – 50, 100 x 400 (278709, 180891)
Masonry Walls
For cavity wall construction, cavity batts and slabs are used depending on wall design and specification.
- Thermal Insulation Cavity Batt – 100 x 455 (180898)
- Thermal Insulation Cavity Slab 32 – 150 x 455 (350214)
Suspended Floors
In suspended floor applications, slab insulation is often fitted between joists as part of the floor build-up.
Thermal Frame Slab 32 – 140 x 570 (328253)
External Wall Insulation (EWI)
Chadwicks also supplies external wall insulation systems through our partners Baumit Ireland, supporting a full insulation approach for a wide range of projects.
Talk to Your Local Chadwicks
If you’re planning a new build or upgrade, contact your local Chadwicks branch for guidance on suitable insulation options, product availability and specifications for your project.