{"title":"Insulation \u0026 Backer Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsulation and tile backer boards that keep the heat going up into the room. Lay them under electric mats or tiles to cut warm-up times, and use foil rolls and grid membrane under screed systems. Order by 12pm for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"edge-insulation-roll-50m","title":"Edge Insulation Foam Roll 100mm x 5mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdge insulation is a polyethylene foam strip for wet underfloor heating, 100mm high and 5mm thick. Fix it around the perimeter of the room, and around any columns, before you screed. It takes up screed expansion and stops heat escaping into the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTakes up expansion:\u003c\/b\u003e gives the screed room to move as it heats and cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCuts heat loss:\u003c\/b\u003e stops heat leaking sideways into the walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-cell PE foam:\u003c\/b\u003e 100mm x 5mm strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo roll lengths:\u003c\/b\u003e 25m for a room, 50m for bigger floors or several rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-EDGE-25M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-EDGE-50M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the perimeter of each room, plus around any columns, and add the lengths together. After screeding, trim the excess flush with the floor finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/underfloor-heating-grid-membrane-1-2m\"\u003eUnderfloor Heating Grid Membrane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-grip-barbed-pipe-clips-pack-of-300\"\u003eHigh Grip Barbed Pipe Clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxheat-castellated-floor-panel-1220-x-820mm\"\u003eCastellated Floor Panel 1220 x 820mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/insulation-boards\"\u003eInsulation boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen do I fit it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore screeding. Fix it around the room perimeter and around columns, then lay the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens to the strip above the floor?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the screed is down, trim the excess flush with the floor finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder by 12pm, Monday to Friday, for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct codes: MH-EDGE-50M, MH-EDGE-25M\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaxHeatUFH","offers":[{"title":"50m","offer_id":59108770316623,"sku":"MH-EDGE-50M","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25m","offer_id":59114026795343,"sku":"MH-EDGE-25M","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/files\/1467657349_50EDGE.png?v=1792163120"},{"product_id":"cement-coated-xps-tile-backer-board-1200-x-600mm","title":"Cement-Coated XPS Tile Backer Board 1200 x 600mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCement-coated XPS tile backer board has a rigid extruded polystyrene core with a fibreglass-reinforced cement coating on both faces, ready to tile onto. It insulates under electric and wet underfloor heating, levels and waterproofs floors and walls, and is far lighter than solid cement board. Each board is 1200 x 600mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsulates under UFH:\u003c\/b\u003e the XPS core stops heat going down into the subfloor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTile direct:\u003c\/b\u003e the cement coating on both faces is ready for tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight and easy to cut:\u003c\/b\u003e far lighter than solid cement board, and cuts with a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFloors and walls:\u003c\/b\u003e levels and waterproofs both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 x 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-TBB-06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 x 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-TBB-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 x 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-TBB-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFixing on floors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBond the boards with flexible tile adhesive and fix them with insulation board washers. Each board covers 0.72m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6mm-cementitious-tile-backer-board-1200-x-600mm\"\u003e6mm Cementitious Tile Backer Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxheatufh-electric-underfloor-heating-mat-150w-m\"\u003eElectric Underfloor Heating Mat 150W\/m²\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/overlay-panel-washers-pack-of-100\"\u003eOverlay Panel Washers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/insulation-boards\"\u003eInsulation boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use it with wet underfloor heating?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It insulates under both electric and wet underfloor heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I cut it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a knife. The XPS core is much easier to cut than solid cement board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder by 12pm, Monday to Friday, for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct codes: MH-TBB-06, MH-TBB-10, MH-TBB-20\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaxHeatUFH","offers":[{"title":"6mm","offer_id":59108772970831,"sku":"MH-TBB-06","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm","offer_id":59108773003599,"sku":"MH-TBB-10","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":59114014114127,"sku":"MH-TBB-20","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/files\/mhs-xps-board-1.jpg?v=1792515661"},{"product_id":"6mm-cementitious-tile-backer-board-1200-x-600mm","title":"6mm Cementitious Tile Backer Fibre Board 1200 x 600mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 6mm full cementitious tile backer board, 1200 x 600mm. It gives a solid, cement-based surface to tile onto and is part of our range for tiled floors with electric underfloor heating. If you need insulation as well, look at our cement-coated XPS backer board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull cementitious board:\u003c\/b\u003e cement-based right through, not a coated foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThin build-up:\u003c\/b\u003e only 6mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200 x 600mm, 0.72m² per board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor tiled floors:\u003c\/b\u003e a firm base for tile adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 x 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.72m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-CTBB-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cement-coated-xps-tile-backer-board-1200-x-600mm\"\u003eCement-Coated XPS Tile Backer Board\u003c\/a\u003e if you need insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxheatufh-electric-underfloor-heating-mat-150w-m\"\u003eElectric Underfloor Heating Mat 150W\/m²\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-prime-it-multi-surface-primer-5l\"\u003eUltra Prime IT Multi Surface Primer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-mats\"\u003eElectric heating mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is this different from the XPS backer board?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis board is full cementitious. The XPS board has a foam core with a cement coating, which insulates and is far lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much floor does one board cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.72m². Divide your floor area by 0.72 and round up, with a few extra for cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder by 12pm, Monday to Friday, for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct codes: MH-CTBB-6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaxHeatUFH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59108773036367,"sku":"MH-CTBB-6","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/files\/Tile-Backer-Board-electric-underfloor-heating-insulation.png?v=1792163145"},{"product_id":"underfloor-heating-grid-membrane-1-2m","title":"Underfloor Heating Grid Membrane 1.2m Wide","description":"\u003cp\u003eA printed grid membrane for wet underfloor heating, 1.2m wide. Roll it out over the insulation before screeding. The printed grid lets you set out pipe centres of 100, 150 or 200mm quickly and accurately, and gives tacker clips and staples a tough layer to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrinted grid:\u003c\/b\u003e set out pipe centres without measuring every run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrip for clips:\u003c\/b\u003e a tough layer for tacker clips and staples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor tacker systems under screed:\u003c\/b\u003e lay over the insulation before the pipe goes down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo roll lengths:\u003c\/b\u003e 50m or 100m, both 1.2m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-GRID-1.2x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-GRID-1.2x100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-grip-barbed-pipe-clips-pack-of-300\"\u003eHigh Grip Barbed Pipe Clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tacker-gun-for-40mm-60mm-pipe-clips\"\u003eTacker Gun for 40mm and 60mm Pipe Clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edge-insulation-roll-50m\"\u003eEdge Insulation Foam Roll\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/insulation-boards\"\u003eInsulation boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat pipe centres does the grid show?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe print lets you set out 100mm, 150mm or 200mm centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much floor does a roll cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 50m roll covers 60m² and a 100m roll covers 120m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder by 12pm, Monday to Friday, for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct codes: MH-GRID-1.2x50, MH-GRID-1.2x100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaxHeatUFH","offers":[{"title":"50m","offer_id":59113588556111,"sku":"MH-GRID-1.2x50","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100m","offer_id":59113588588879,"sku":"MH-GRID-1.2x100","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/files\/mhs-grid-membrane.jpg?v=1792516098"},{"product_id":"reflective-aluminium-foil-insulation-roll-ufh-1m-x-50m","title":"Reflective Aluminium Foil Insulation Roll for Underfloor Heating, 1m x 50m","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reflective aluminium foil insulation roll for wet underfloor heating, 1m wide by 50m long. Lay it over the subfloor or insulation before the pipe is fixed. The foil face reflects heat upwards into the floor, and the roll acts as a moisture and vapour barrier under screed or overlay systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReflects heat upwards:\u003c\/b\u003e the foil face sends heat into the floor, not down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture and vapour barrier:\u003c\/b\u003e under screed or beneath overlay boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks with most fixing methods:\u003c\/b\u003e use under tacker, rail and staple systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e50m² per roll:\u003c\/b\u003e 1m x 50m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoll size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m x 50m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflective aluminium foil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH-FOIL-1x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLaying tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLap the joints by 50 to 100mm and seal them with aluminium foil tape. Allow for the laps when working out how many rolls you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-adhesive-pipe-clip-rail-1m\"\u003eSelf-Adhesive Pipe Clip Rail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-grip-barbed-pipe-clips-pack-of-300\"\u003eHigh Grip Barbed Pipe Clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edge-insulation-roll-50m\"\u003eEdge Insulation Foam Roll\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/insulation-boards\"\u003eInsulation boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a roll cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50m², before laps. Overlap joints by 50 to 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use it under overlay boards?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It can go beneath overlay boards as well as under tacker, rail and staple systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder by 12pm, Monday to Friday, for next working day UK delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct codes: MH-FOIL-1x50\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaxHeatUFH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59113592488271,"sku":"MH-FOIL-1x50","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/files\/mhq-reflective-aluminium-foil-insulation-roll-ufh-1m-x-50m.png?v=1792163551"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4493\/6015\/collections\/mhq-cement-coated-xps-tile-backer-board-1200-x-600mm-t314.jpg?v=1792021086","url":"https:\/\/www.maxheatufh.com\/collections\/insulation-boards.oembed","provider":"MaxHeatUFH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}