Fife firm rolls out ‘game-changing’ flooring product for Scottish home builders
“Building regulations in Scotland are changing - demanding greater thermal efficiency, lower carbon materials and systems that work with modern heat sources” – David Crosby, MD
A Fife-based specialist flooring contractor is rolling out a new division to deliver a “game-changing” product for Scottish housebuilders.
Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) said its patented insulation system would now be available “at scale” in Scotland for the first time after the firm set up a dedicated installation team.
Company bosses believe the new Super Floor System will prove hugely beneficial to home builders north of the Border as they adapt to changing regulations. The product combines two insulation technologies from Energystore - premium expanded polystyrene insulation and thermal lightweight aggregate.
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. The setting up of a new division and the concerted push on Super Floor System marks the most significant move since the deal was agreed 20 months ago.
ATS was established in 2014 in Rosyth and works with commercial customers across Scotland and the rest of the UK on all aspects of pre-construction and construction flooring installation.
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.
“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 Traditional flooring methods such as insulated slab construction and block and beam are now outdated and inefficient.
“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 our system integrates proven solutions for both waterproofing and gas protection without adding complexity on site.”
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Taking around ten weeks rather than the more standard 18 weeks for traditional block and beam, the new system is said to have already generated considerable interest in the housebuilding sector.
“This is the future and will be a game-changer for Scottish house builders,” added Crosby.
“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.”
Energystore is based in Holywood, near Belfast, and took a majority shareholding in ATS in June 2024. The group is the UK’s largest expanded polystyrene bead manufacturer with seven locations across the UK and Ireland.
ATS is part of the Energystore Group, operating as a standalone company.
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