One of the most common questions posed towards the use of cement finishes in homes or businesses is “Is cement cold?” When it comes to insulation, cement actually has some extremely valuable properties which can aid and assist temperature regulation indoors. Be prepared to have your mind blown by how beautiful, elegant and warm a cement floor can feel and look.
One of the most common questions posed towards the use of cement finishes in homes or businesses is “Is cement cold?” When it comes to insulation, cement actually has some extremely valuable properties which can aid and assist temperature regulation indoors. Be prepared to have your mind blown by how beautiful, elegant and warm a cement floor can feel and look.
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Cement has an extremely high thermal mass, which means that it can easily store temperature. It is therefore good at absorbing and retaining heat during the day, and radiating it out at night when temperatures fall. On summer days, it can absorb heat from surrounding air and keep your home cooler.
In winter, using heaters in a room of cement based coatings, means that once the heater is turned off, the heat is stored in the coating for some time which lowers the usage of heating units and thus saves electricity. A fireplace will also warm up cement floors in the same way. Due to the smooth, sleek surface of cement-based coatings, other insulating items such as throw rugs and larger carpets can be used as not only extra heat insulation, but also add a changeable stylish element to your interior design.
Underfloor heating?
Various types of underfloor heating can also be used with cement floors, for example, you can embed radiant heating cables in cement floors to keep them toasty warm in the winter. Or you can use water heating tubes installed beneath the screed. One thing that is vital to note, is that in essence cement is not a flexible material, therefore during heating and cooling so expansion and contraction takes place and you run the risk of the floor cracking. However, using slow and gradual heating solutions and rather leaving them on for the duration of winter can minimise this risk as the floor is exposed to less erratic temperatures. Stability is key. |
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When it comes to summer seasons, cement based coatings are extremely popular, due to their cool nature and fresh aesthetic. Cement can easily maintain the cooler temperature’s indoors without the aid of other elements such as air conditioning. You can also design your home to maximize the amount of sunlight entering through windows in the winter, allowing the cement floors to absorb and radiate the heat.
When you initially think of cement floors, you probably think "cold," "prison like" or "industrial." But with its ability to take on colour, a polished sheen, incorporation of wood inlays, coupled with its many benefits, cement may become your new favourite on future projects. Cemcrete’s extensive range of cement-based products has many valuable and desirable properties that extend beyond their use in changing seasons.
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