Prefab homes today enjoy a specialpopular: they are easily and quickly assembled, do not require the arrangement of a hardened and expensive foundation, are inexpensive, which means they are accessible to all segments of the population.
Nevertheless, many are hesitant to build housesframe technology, since they are considered to be not warm enough, designed exclusively for summer living. However, this opinion is erroneous, because if you wisely approach the insulation of the panel house, you can feel comfortable in it at any time of the year. "But how to warm the frame house for winter living?" - you ask. The answer to all questions related to the process of warming such buildings, will be our today's article.
Warming options
First of all, it is necessary to determinewhere you will install the insulation - outside the building or inside. To make the right decision, you should consider the features of each method of insulation.
The following facts speak in favor of the external arrangement of thermal insulation:
• In the process of facade insulation, the interior of the house does not suffer at all.
• Wooden walls accumulate heat inside the room, and when the temperature drops, they give it back to the room, making it possible to save on heating.
• It should also be noted that the thermal insulationThe material installed outside the house, besides its main function, reliably protects the facade from the damaging effects of moisture, ultraviolet radiation and temperature fluctuations. As a result - the life of the building increases significantly.
If you are thinking about how to insulate the walls in the frame house from the inside, pay attention to several disadvantages of this method:
• For internal wall insulation will be requireddismantle the entire decorative decoration of the room, which, after installing the insulation, will have to be rebuilt again This leads to an increase in the timing of work and additional costs.
• In case of internal warming, warm andcold air is found inside the wall, which leads to the accumulation of moisture in the room, as a result - the life of the wooden walls significantly reduced.
• Insulating layer located insidethe building does not protect the facade from external factors. The wall undergoes many cycles of freezing and thawing, as a result of which its structure is destroyed.
The choice of insulation material
Asking how to insulate the framehome for winter residence, it should be understood that when it comes to walls made of wood-shaving materials, insulation should have the following qualities:
1. Environmentally friendly. The heat insulator should not emit substances dangerous to humans (even when heated).
2. Fire safety. Materials that prevent the spread of fire on the walls of the building and do not emit a lot of smoke in case of fire should be chosen.
3. Low thermal conductivity.
4. Strength. Thermal insulation material must fit tightly between the walls and keep its original shape over time.
5. Low cost. The price of insulation should not exceed the cost of the building itself.
The closest to the above requirements are polystyrene foam and mineral wool.
Next, we consider the better to warm the frame house, and how to do it correctly.
Styrofoam
The main advantages of foam plastic include it.low weight, which is very important when it comes to frame structures. The material perfectly tolerates sudden changes in temperature, is not afraid of moisture and does not freeze.
These include:
• fast flammability;
• susceptibility to mechanical and chemical damage;
• poor air permeability (which is why a thermos effect is created in the house).
As an alternative, many use an improved form of foam - foam, which is resistant to all sorts of damage, but has a higher price tag.
Most often, this insulation is installed on the outside of the house.
Mineral wool
Самым популярным материалом, используемым в as insulation in frame houses, mineral wool "Izover" is considered (insulation, the price of which, compared with similar materials, is quite low). On sale it is found in the form of rolls, mats and durable plates.
Mineral wool is characterized by environmental friendliness, light weight, excellent heat and sound insulation performance, the ability to bend around any irregularities, as well as the duration of operation.
Fire safety of a material completely depends on its density. Products in the form of plates do not burn at all.
Choosing this heater for frame walls,It should be borne in mind that after a while the cotton wool can clog and sag, which leads to a violation of the integrity of the insulating layer. Also, due attention should be paid to waterproofing, because, soaking wet, glass wool loses its original properties and becomes a favorable environment for the occurrence of mold.
Facade insulation
Let's take a closer look at how to insulate a frame house for winter living from the outside.
For these purposes, you can use technologyhinged facades. It involves the installation of insulation between the outer wall and decorative cladding. In this case, the thickness of the insulation layer depends directly on the climatic conditions in the region of residence (20 cm or more).
This method can also be used for internal wall insulation, and use clapboard or drywall as a finish.
The technology of insulation of external walls of foam
1. The wall is cleaned of dirt and dust, all projections are smoothed. The base is completely treated with a primer, and in case of gaps, they are covered with special adhesive compositions.
2. Next, install vertical suspensions.Nylon strings with weights are placed at a distance of 0.5 m from each other in order to identify and eliminate all irregularities (if the walls of the panel house are as smooth as possible, this stage can be skipped).
3. With the help of a special glue foam plate fixed on the walls. It is very important that the material is as close as possible to the base.
4. A finishing material is installed on top of the insulation layer.
Thermal insulation of internal walls
Now we will understand how to warm the frame house of mineral wool.
The laying of insulation should be started only after the wall has been treated with antiseptic compounds.
Installation of insulation includes the following work:
1. A vapor-permeable diffuse membrane is placed on the walls so that its smooth side “looks” inside the room.
2. On top of the membrane using self-tapping screws install guide rails of wood or metal. The distance between the slats must correspond to the width of the insulation material.
3Installation of mineral wool can begin both above and below the wall. If you use rolled Izover (insulation, the price of which varies between 1,500–2,000 rubles per package), installation should start from the ceiling. Mineral wool in mats is mounted starting from the floor. Fastening is carried out using dowels with a wide cap.
four.On top of the insulation is waterproofing film. For these purposes, you should choose vapor-permeable products, which will contribute to the natural ventilation of the room. The film is fixed with wooden slats so that it is not tightly stretched and does not sag. Further facing is mounted.
Conclusion
Now you know how to insulate a frame house forwinter residence. At the end of the topic I would like to draw your attention to the fact that thermal insulation will not make the building suitable for living during the cold season - it is designed to keep warm air inside the room. Therefore, if you want your house to be warm and comfortable even in severe frosts, take care of its heating.
