Radflek sheets for radiators. Opinions please.

[UnderTheStairs]

Hi,


I've ordered some Radflek sheets to hang behind the radiators in my flat. I've read mixed reviews that range from it working really well to being a waste of money. Really good reviews come from people on Amazon who've installed and used it. Lesser reviews come from forums and professionals etc.


All rads in this flat hang on un-isulated, hollow plasterboard walls. All walls vent straight into the un-insulated roof space. My thoughts are that the Radflek HAS to be better than nothing and will stop at least some heat escaping through the plasterboard and up through the open topped walls and into the loft. Radflek also appears to have been tested by the BRE and another official body (whose name I forget) who both seem to endorse it.


Any opinions or facts/evidence would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.

 

[hunterseye]

I've never used them so will be interested to see what these guys say about them. I would however in the meantime be looking at improving insulation elsewhere in your digs. Ie roof space, draught excluders, thicker curtains as daft as it sounds. Theres loads of little things that can help.

 

[hunterseye]

Sorry....too much time on the pop lol, i mean draft. what a tool.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Sorry....too much time on the pop lol, i mean draft. what a tool.

Don't do yourself down. You can spell it either way. Link.

 

[hunterseye]

Don't do yourself down. You can spell it either way. Link.

well i did wonder and thought i'd seen it spelled that way before, but the more i looked the more i talked myself out of it haha. Thanks though Ray

 

[Ray Stafford]

I have that problem with lots of words. Particularly the word "why". Such a simple little word, but the more I stare at it, the more I convince myself that its wrong.

Sorry - drifting off topic. Smacked wrist.

 

[stevetheplumber]

waste of time youd be better to get a roll of lagging behind the walls how old is the property? it should be insulated already if its recent

 

[UnderTheStairs]

waste of time youd be better to get a roll of lagging behind the walls how old is the property? it should be insulated already if its recent

It was built pre 1900 and by the looks of it has never been insulated.

All rads hang on hollow plasterboard walls that vent straight into the un-insulated loft. Not sure I'd be able to get the lagging in to position plus it's not my flat to change unfortunately.
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