balllytherm on beam and block flooring

[steve prendergastt]

has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm thick
and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months

[RJH]

Post by steve prendergastt
has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm thick
and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months

I was watching a solid floor being filled the other day - they laid what
looked to be 150mm Kingspan board, and then dumped about 6 inches of
concrete on top. So I'd guess (or hope) that it doesn't compress.

[David]

Post by RJH

Post by steve prendergastt
has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm
thick and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months

I was watching a solid floor being filled the other day - they laid what
looked to be 150mm Kingspan board, and then dumped about 6 inches of
concrete on top. So I'd guess (or hope) that it doesn't compress.

AFAIK that is the standard way of laying an insulated floor.

[Andy Burns]

Post by David

Post by RJH
I was watching a solid floor being filled the other day - they laid what
looked to be 150mm Kingspan board, and then dumped about 6 inches of
concrete on top. So I'd guess (or hope) that it doesn't compress.

It's pretty rigid stuff

Post by David
AFAIK that is the standard way of laying an insulated floor.

But not a beam/block one; under some circumstances the manufacturer does
recommend battens to prevent sagging, but it looks as though that's only
where it's covered by a timber floor, rather than a screed

<http://www.ballytherm.co.uk/floor-insulation/insulation-above-precast-concrete-floors/design-guidance>

[The Natural Philosopher]

Post by David

Post by RJH

Post by steve prendergastt
has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm
thick and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months

I was watching a solid floor being filled the other day - they laid what
looked to be 150mm Kingspan board, and then dumped about 6 inches of
concrete on top. So I'd guess (or hope) that it doesn't compress.

AFAIK that is the standard way of laying an insulated floor.

extruded polystyrene is cheaper than kingspan, and almost as good an
insulator and doesn't catch fire in a screed.

[Venturer500]

replying to steve prendergastt, Venturer500 wrote:
My floor was installed in July '15 with Ballytherm in the floor. Has already
sank 20-30mm. Can see the gap under skirting board and grout line where floor
tiles were before and after sinking. Any redress for this by the way or advice
on how to deal with it?

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[Noc32]

replying to Venturer500, Noc32 wrote:
We have the exact same situation. Floor installed November 2015. Moved in Jan
2016 and floor has sunk by 10-23mm to date in places and no sign of it
stopping. We have taken up samples for testing and are currently waiting on
results. Insulation supplier has visited to inspect.

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[Linda]

replying to Noc32, Linda wrote:
My email is ***@yahoo.co.uk id really love to speak some more .
Also would love to know which estate you are in ?

[t***@gmail.com]

Post by Linda
Also would love to know which estate you are in ?

you might want to borrow a time machine then.

[harry]

Post by Venturer500
My floor was installed in July '15 with Ballytherm in the floor. Has already
sank 20-30mm. Can see the gap under skirting board and grout line where floor
tiles were before and after sinking. Any redress for this by the way or advice
on how to deal with it?
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Underfloor(concrete) insulation is special foam, less compressible than the normal stuff.
They have used the wrong foam.
Mine hasn't moved at all.

[Noc32]

replying to steve prendergastt, Noc32 wrote:
We have the exact same situation. Floor installed November 2015. Moved in Jan
2016 and floor has sunk by 10-23mm to date in places and no sign of it
stopping. We have taken up samples for testing and are currently waiting on
results. Insulation supplier has visited to inspect. I can't find many similar
stories online. What was outcome in your case?

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[cccsuite402]

replying to Noc32, cccsuite402 wrote:

Any advice? We have the same problem with this product


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[scamall]

replying to Noc32, scamall wrote:
This article my be of interest , seemingly a lot of builds affected by this
product.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/kelland-homes-sues-over-allegedly-defective-insulation-boards-1.3315217


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[EMC]

replying to steve prendergastt, EMC wrote:
Any advice? We have the same problem with this product. Just took up test
sites for samples today.

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[conor]

replying to EMC, conor wrote:
any update on the samples as we have hd the same issue


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[Ceetee]

replying to conor, Ceetee wrote:
Has anyone had fia issue resolved. We are having the same problem in our new
build. Floor had sunk 10-15mm in places and lots of cracked tiles.

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[Tim Watts]

Post by Ceetee
Has anyone had fia issue resolved. We are having the same problem in our new
build. Floor had sunk 10-15mm in places and lots of cracked tiles.

I could be bothered to reply, if you could be bothered to quote some
context...

[Andrew]

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[Andy Burns]

Post by Andrew
Sounds like the builders laid insulation right on top of the beam
and block surface

Which the Ballytherm website says is an acceptable installation method.

<http://www.ballytherm.co.uk/floor-insulation/insulation-above-precast-concrete-floors>

[Andrew]

Post by Andy Burns

Post by Andrew
Sounds like the builders laid insulation right on top of the beam
and block surface

Which the Ballytherm website says is an acceptable installation method.
<http://www.ballytherm.co.uk/floor-insulation/insulation-above-precast-concrete-floors>

Every time I see a house being built near me (SE England) using beam and
block, they *always* pour/brush screed over the structure for some
reason, and it makes no sense to have rigid insulation effectively
supported on the high spots, i.e. the slightly proud ridge along
the tops of the beams.

If the upper surface of the blocks is flush with the tops of the
beams then no screeding would be necessary, but we don't know
what happened to the OPs property during construction. All we do
know is that the subfloor is flexing and/or sagging making his
floor tiles crack.

BAllythem sounds like Ireland and dodgy builders are commonplace.
I worked with a guy from Southern Ireland and the stories he told
me about builders and planning violations were hair-raising.

[Eamong85]

replying to Ceetee, Eamong85 wrote:
Did anyone who had problems with their floors get any resolution, I’m in the
process of waiting on ballytherm to get back to me,

[g***@gmail.com]

Hi Steven
The same thing has happened in my house
, how did you resolve yours?

[John Rumm]

Post by g***@gmail.com
Hi Steven

Who is Steven?

Post by g***@gmail.com
The same thing has happened in my house

What thing?

Post by g***@gmail.com
, how did you resolve yours?

Resolve what?

Perhaps just a hint as to what you are talking about?
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[t***@gmail.com]

Post by John Rumm

Post by g***@gmail.com
Hi Steven

Who is Steven?

Post by g***@gmail.com
The same thing has happened in my house

What thing?

Post by g***@gmail.com
, how did you resolve yours?

Resolve what?
Perhaps just a hint as to what you are talking about?

It sure would help. Floor insulation sinking.

OP: You can't unsink it. So your options are very few.


NT

[Andrew]

Post by t***@gmail.com

Post by John Rumm

Post by g***@gmail.com
Hi Steven

Who is Steven?

Post by g***@gmail.com
The same thing has happened in my house

What thing?

Post by g***@gmail.com
, how did you resolve yours?

Resolve what?
Perhaps just a hint as to what you are talking about?

It sure would help. Floor insulation sinking.
OP: You can't unsink it. So your options are very few.
NT

See a solicitor. Seems that the maker of the foil-backed
PIR insulation was supplied with some duff chemicals.

Sarah Beaney showed a sprogram where some soert of injected
foam could be used to repair subsidence. Not sure if this
could be used internally.

[t***@gmail.com]

Post by Andrew

Post by t***@gmail.com

Post by John Rumm

Post by g***@gmail.com
Hi Steven

Who is Steven?

Post by g***@gmail.com
The same thing has happened in my house

What thing?

Post by g***@gmail.com
, how did you resolve yours?

Resolve what?
Perhaps just a hint as to what you are talking about?

It sure would help. Floor insulation sinking.
OP: You can't unsink it. So your options are very few.
NT

See a solicitor. Seems that the maker of the foil-backed
PIR insulation was supplied with some duff chemicals.
Sarah Beaney showed a sprogram where some soert of injected
foam could be used to repair subsidence. Not sure if this
could be used internally.

If you managed to inject it with enough precision to miraculously get the floor level again, it's still sitting on top of gradually collapsing insulation. I'd not consider that a satisfactory repair. Replace & maybe sue seems the only realistic option, or live with it as is.


NT

[Roger Hayter]

Post by t***@gmail.com

Post by Andrew

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Post by John Rumm

Post by g***@gmail.com
Hi Steven

Who is Steven?

Post by g***@gmail.com
The same thing has happened in my house

What thing?

Post by g***@gmail.com
, how did you resolve yours?

Resolve what?
Perhaps just a hint as to what you are talking about?

It sure would help. Floor insulation sinking.
OP: You can't unsink it. So your options are very few.
NT

See a solicitor. Seems that the maker of the foil-backed
PIR insulation was supplied with some duff chemicals.
Sarah Beaney showed a sprogram where some soert of injected
foam could be used to repair subsidence. Not sure if this
could be used internally.

If you managed to inject it with enough precision to miraculously get the

floor level again, it's still sitting on top of gradually collapsing
insulation. I'd not consider that a satisfactory repair. Replace & maybe
sue seems the only realistic option, or live with it as is.

Post by t***@gmail.com
NT

You can live with it *and* sue. You don't have to actually do the
repairs to get damages amounting to what the repairs would cost. The
same as if your car is written off in an accident you don't need to use
the insurance money to buy a new car.

[C***@hotmail.com]

Post by steve prendergastt
has anyone had a problem in using Ballytherm as floor insulation 150mm thick
and then it sinking to 130 mm after 6 months
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Built a new build house in Essex 2 years ago and have had the same thing happen to my house.

Ballytherm Insulation foam which has sunk by almost an Inch in places on a block and beam floor.

Developer wants to jack the floor up using a firm called Geobear rather than replace the product which has failed and no longer insulating my home.

Absolute bodge job!