BEAMSHIELD® Suspended Floor Insulation
Beamshield Top Sheet systems are for use as thermal insulation in suspended concrete T-beam ground floors.
The Beamshield Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) components replace the concrete blocks to provide insulation between and above the concrete T-beams.
The Beamshield EPS components are available in traditional White EPS or our PLATINUM EPS with improved insulation values.
With Beamshield EPS units being used between the concrete T-beams instead of concrete blocks a reinforced concrete topping is required.
Details of the approved reinforced concrete toppings are specified in our Beamshield Top Sheet Systems BBA Agrément certificate please click here to download.
The Beamshield Top Sheet system can be supplied in two versions:
Beamshield Top Sheet Infill – Where Beamshield Infill units are used between the concrete T-Beams and a Beamshield Top Sheet above. This version allows the required U values to be achieved by using different depth Beamshield Top Sheets in either White EPS or Platinum EPS.
This system is commonly used with 150mm Beamshield Platinum Infills and a 150mm Beamshield Platinum Top Sheet to achieve 0.11W/m2K / 0.12W/m2K U values, depending on P/A values and beam layout configurations.
Beamshield Top Sheet Plus – This version combines the original Beamshield Plus units, which insulate between and below the concrete T-beams with an extended EPS toe section, with the Beamshield Top Sheet. This version is typically used when lower U values are required and enables the U values to be achieved with a thinner Beamshield Top Sheet.
On both of these versions the Variable Width Boards can be used and cut to size on site to accommodate none-standards centres and along with the End or Starter units which can also be cut to suit the bay widths.
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BBA Agrément
BEAMSHIELD BBA Agrément Certification
Our Beamshield insulation systems have been assessed by the BBA and is covered under Agrément Certificate number 07/4411.
BBA Agrément
BEAMSHIELD BBA Agrément Certification
Our Beamshield insulation systems have been assessed by the BBA and is covered under Agrément Certificate number 07/4411.
BEAMSHIELD® Infill & Top Sheet Installation
Beamshield products are lightweight, easy to cut and simple to install. With our new app, off-cuts can be kept to a minimum and the correct unit is used every time ensuring a continuous envelope of thermally efficient EPS.
Watch the videos below to see how simple the installation process is and find out the top tips in saving on materials.
Step 1
Starter / End Unit
Installation begins with a white labelled Starter/End unit.
Beamshield Infill Starter/End units can be used where the floor beams run parallel with the internal wall (maximum width 300mm).
Step 2
Full Unit
Full width blue labelled units are placed to suit full beam centres.
Full units and the yellow labelled Half units are laid across the floor area as required by the floor beam layout drawing.
Step 3
Variable Width Board
Variable Width Boards labelled green are installed to suit reduced beam centres up to a maximum width of 350mm between the beams.
Variable width boards are supplied to size or can be cut from Beamshield Top Sheets providing the Top Sheet thickness is between 75mm and 100mm.
Step 4
Starter / End Unit
A white labelled Starter/End unit is measured and cut to complete the installation.
Starter/End units are used to finish the run at the opposite end of the floor (maximum width 300mm).
Step 5
Top Sheet
Green labelled Top Sheets are laid above the installed units and beams to complete the installation.
Beamshield Top Sheets EPS units measure 2400 x 1200mm and are available in either White or Platinum EPS, with the Platinum grade giving an improved thermal performance.
BEAMSHIELD® Top Sheet Systems
Just a note..
Beamshield Top Sheet system comprise of the components as shown below.
The Beamshield units are 1200mm long and may be cut (to a minimum of 300mm length) to accommodate varying beam lengths and should be positioned at the floor edges.
Ensure that all vents are extended below the Beamshield insulation units, (use telescopic vents where necessary), and that sufficient ventilated space is maintained below the insulation. A minimum 150mm ventilated space below the Beamshield EPS unit is recommended but this may increase dependent on ground conditions, i.e. clay conditions.
Care should be taken not to walk unnecessarily over the installed EPS units and top sheets. Use a suitably rigid board to form a temporary working platform.
To avoid damage the structural concrete topping should be laid as soon as possible after the units/top sheets have been installed.
BEAMSHIELD® Top Sheet Systems
Just a note..
Beamshield Top Sheet system comprise of the components as shown below.
The Beamshield units are 1200mm long and may be cut (to a minimum of 300mm length) to accommodate varying beam lengths and should be positioned at the floor edges.
Ensure that all vents are extended below the Beamshield insulation units, (use telescopic vents where necessary), and that sufficient ventilated space is maintained below the insulation. A minimum 150mm ventilated space below the Beamshield EPS unit is recommended but this may increase dependent on ground conditions, i.e. clay conditions.
Care should be taken not to walk unnecessarily over the installed EPS units and top sheets. Use a suitably rigid board to form a temporary working platform.
To avoid damage the structural concrete topping should be laid as soon as possible after the units/top sheets have been installed.
BEAMSHIELD® Installation Guide
For more information and a step by step guide for both our Top Sheet and Plus systems please download our Beamshield Installation Guide.
BEAMSHIELD® Installation Guide
For more information and a step by step guide for both our Top Sheet and Plus systems please download our Beamshield Installation Guide.
BEAMSHIELD® Plus & Top Sheet
Step 1
Starter Unit
Installation begins with a red labelled Starter unit.
Beamshield Plus Starter units can be used where the floor beams run parallel with the internal wall (maximum width 300mm).
Step 2
Full Unit
Full width blue labelled units are placed to suit full beam centres.
Full units are laid across the floor area as required by the floor beam layout drawing.
Step 3
Variable Width Board
Variable Width Boards labelled green are installed to suit reduced beam centres up to a maximum width of 350mm between the beams.
Variable width boards are supplied to size or can be cut from Beamshield Top Sheets providing the Top Sheet thickness is between 75mm and 100mm.
Step 4
Half Unit
Half width yellow units are installed to suit reduced beam centres.
Half width units are available to accommodate different floor widths and beam positions.
Step 5
End Unit
A white labelled End unit is measured and cut to complete the installation.
End units are used to finish the run at the opposite end of the floor (maximum width 300mm).
Step 6
Top Sheet
Green labelled Top Sheets are laid above the installed units and beams to complete the installation.
Beamshield Top Sheets EPS units measure 2400 x 1200mm and are available in either White or Platinum EPS, with the Platinum grade giving an improved thermal performance.
NATIONAL BUILDING SPECIFICATION
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NATIONAL BUILDING SPECIFICATION
NBS – Connected Construction Information
NBS is used by organisations of all sizes from small firms, to the very largest global construction companies. Click the button below to see Beamshield product information via the NBS website.
