Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, is expanding with a new division delivering a ‘game-changing’ flooring system to Scottish house builders.

The award-winning company’s Super Floor System is a patented, first-of-its-kind insulation which is now available at scale in Scotland for the first time thanks to ATS’ dedicated installation team.

Combining two proven insulation technologies from energystore, premium expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and thermal lightweight aggregate (TLA) – ATS bosses believe the new product will prove hugely beneficial to house builders north of the Border as they adapt to changing regulations.

ATS was acquired by Northern Ireland-headquartered insulation manufacturer and installer energystore in the summer of 2024, and operates as a standalone company within the group.

With the Super Floor System offering savings on cost, and faster installations while improving thermal efficiency, the expansion marks the most significant move since the deal 20 months ago.

ATS managing director David Crosby said: “The Super Floor System pairs a high-performance insulation base below the beams with two flexible options above, giving house builders the choice between speed or enhanced quality, all while staying fully compliant.

There is almost no permutation of this we can’t address. Everything is designed to meet site-specific requirements.

Building regulations in Scotland are changing – demanding greater thermal efficiency, lower carbon materials and systems that work with modern heat sources. Traditional flooring methods such as insulated slab construction and block and beam are now outdated and inefficient.”

He added: “As of April 2024, gas boilers are no longer permitted in new homes in Scotland. The shift to air and ground source heat pumps means homes must now support lower temperature systems – and traditional floor construction is no longer fit for purpose.

While performance and speed are crucial, compliance with damp and gas regulations is non-negotiable. That’s why the ATS Super Floor System integrates proven solutions for both waterproofing and gas protection without adding complexity on site.”

With no curing delays or weather hold-ups as it is an indoor pour, projects are ready for floor finishes 40% quicker. 

Taking around 10 weeks rather than the more standard 18 weeks for traditional block and beam, the new system has already created quite a buzz in the sector with a lot of interest being shown in a product which can reduce U-values to 0.10 or better as standard.

Mr Crosby commented: “This is the future and will be a game-changer for Scottish house builders. With regulations changing, they will have to look at how they do things. 

There are various different insulation systems available but nothing like this which is a tailor-made solution for underfloor heating as that shift away from gas boilers gathers momentum. It is regulation-ready, built for speed, performance and energy efficiency.”