How to insulate yourself an apartment

Winter is just around the corner, it's time to think about the insulation of apartment, if you have not already done so. Basic methods of insulation is easy enough to implement, but it will increase the efficiency of district heating by 15-20%. Prepare for the winter time, you will not need to spend expensive energy for the local heating Electric. In the apartment, and so it will be quite warm and comfortable. Another reason why you should take care of the insulation is a darkening of the walls, the appearance of mold. It is believed that the most effective external insulation apartments, however this is not always convenient. In this article we look at how to insulate the apartment from the inside, making the insulation of walls and floors.

insulation often takes a corner apartment owners, because they have a large area in contact with the external environment. However, the warming of the corner apartment may cause inconvenience to neighbors below and above, as described in more detail in the video.

wall insulation

First you need to decide on the method of insulation. To date, widely used 2 of them - expanded polystyrene and polyurethane foam. These synthetic materials have good performance - namely, heat-insulating, water repellent, anti-biological activity and its prevention (mold, insects). The most effective is a combination of both materials - namely, the application of two different layers. There are opponents of this method, but it really is the most reliable.

Note! The surface of the inner side walls must be dry. So think about how to insulate the apartment and comply with all relevant work needs in a warm season. Another way - to do this job in a constant heated apartment. difficulties can arise with this.

Next you need to remove the wallpaper from the walls. Grind them up and align. This is very important because it affects how the material will be taken to insulate. For sanding use brushes, sandpaper, etc. Particular attention should be paid to sections of the wall, on which there is mold or darkening of the dampness.

After alignment, the wall surface is treated with an antiseptic. Such liquids and mixtures of very many, but all of them are designed for one thing - remove mold and mildew. Therefore, choosing an antiseptic, you can make a start on how much you need to contact him. The chemical composition of an antiseptic strong enough, so ideally you will not need it decant, diluting, mixing, etc. Best of all - it is possible to apply directly from the bottle through special nozzle.

After the antiseptic walls should be dry, then you need to apply a primer. For positive effect to be deep-primer. Equal layer of plaster must independently dry. Sometimes, another layer is applied.

If you have chosen a polyurethane foam, it is necessary to install a special formwork with cells and fill them with quick-drying foam. This stage is not necessary to make your own if you are a beginner in this matter. Work with foam requires knowledge of technology and experience.

Working with polystyrene foam is significantly different. Styrofoam brand Penoplex - a plate thickness of 5 cm. For fixing these plates using a special adhesive that must be applied over the entire area. If done right - the room will be protected from moisture. It is also possible to attach the plate with dowels, umbrellas. The plates must be applied to the wall, make holes in the corners and install the dowels. This mounting method is also reliable. A thin uniform layer must be applied to the plates a solution using a spatula. After the drying process the wall with sandpaper. Apply primer. After complete drying of the primer is to cover the wall.

floor Warming

The article deals with the bulk of the insulation works, however, stands alone to talk about the warming of the apartment on the ground floor. In such cases, the cold floor is a common problem. For thermal insulation of mineral wool insulation is used, wood chip, polymeric origin. Thermal insulation is popular with expanded clay. First you need to make waterproofing install beacons, fill expanded clay and make a concrete screed. This part of the work on warming is described in detail in the following video:

Video of the "How to further insulate the apartment"

The video shows practical tips on warming the walls

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