1. Measure the distance between joists and cut insulation boards to fit tight in between

2. Install supports between the joists to support the floor insulation boards. Supports should be either:

• purpose-made galvanised saddle clips at 400mm centres
• galvanised nails partially driven into the joists at 400mm centres
• or preservative treated timber battens nailed to the joists.

The insulation supports should be placed at the appropriate height to suit the thickness of insulation board and nails should remain 40 mm proud of the joist. The depth of the joist above the support should be equal to the thickness of insulation board to ensure a level finish.

If services are to be run between the insulation boards and the flooring finish the supports can be set lower to allow for this.

3. Set the precisely cut Mannok PIR insulation boards between the joists and press down until they sit on the battens, saddle clips or nails. All board joints should be tightly butted.

4.  Pack precision cut perimeter insulation boards around the room between the joists and the walls to prevent heat loss through thermal bridging. This perimeter insulation can be supported by blocks nailed to the underside of the joists. Wall insulation must extend 150mm below the upper edge of floor insulation to further reduce thermal bridging.

5. Lay a polyethylene separating layer across the top of the floor insulation to isolate it from the floor finish to protect against spills and reduce air leakage.