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Insulation under the siding: a better insulation

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To save on heating, it is better to think in advance about the heater. Although the insulation can be installed after the house construction. Even the wooden houses are in need of weatherization. Today, we analyze what is the best insulation under the siding.

Today on sale there are lots of materials for thermal insulation: poured, sprayed, rolled, slab. Insulation under the siding should be resistant to chemicals, durable, not deform during assembly and easy to install.

Insulation must be non-flammable and water-resistant.

soft insulation

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This mineral wool and glass wool. The use of mineral wool under the siding - a better solution. rockwool resistant to fire, easy to install, durable. However, there are disadvantages: low water absorption, folmaldegid in the insulation material does not eco-friendly. If you do not properly carry out insulation, the insulation will get wet and lose its quality. Minvata strongly dusty, so the plate material necessary to protect the vapor barrier film.

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fiberglass less good solution for thermal insulation under the siding. Fiberglass has great fragility and brittleness. To work with such a heater difficult. glass particles enter the skin and cause burning and irritation.

Ecowool It is also a great solution for home insulation under the siding.

Ecowool, Photo: all-he.ru
Ecowool, Photo: all-he.ru

It refers to zaduvnym types of heaters. Environmentally friendly material with special additives against corrosion and fire protection. It adheres to the walls and not deformed. For the price it is much more expensive than mineral wool.

Styrofoam

Solid insulation under the siding. It has the following characteristics: low thermal conductivity, moisture-resistant, low-cost protection against biological effects, ease of installation and material can withstand any temperature. There are downsides: complete sealing prevents ventilation, is destroyed by exposure to chemical, physical deformation at impact. Insulation is not durable, it is destroyed after 15 years.

Insulation can be stuck to the walls of the building, or use glue Belleville dowels. Use foam under the siding experienced builders do not recommend.

Penoplex

A popular insulation under the siding. It is an improved version of the foam. A relatively new insulation. High performance insulation, low water vapor permeability, flexibility. The material is resistant to corrosion and is safe for humans. In commercially available ready-made plates with cellular structure.

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Penoplex, Photo: remontami.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/materialy-263.jpg

Plates are glued to the house on the glue or mounted on lath. Vapor barrier is not required. Penoplex does not rot and is resistant to adverse atmospheric precipitation. Durable material with excellent sound and thermal insulation qualities.

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