Roll and plate heat insulation: When a use?

Thermal insulation of a frame house depends on the choice of insulation. We offer an overview of roll and tile insulation from the point of view of the application.

roll insulation

Roll insulation has a number of advantages associated with the lack of joints when installing the considerable length. Such an insulating material is used for interior and exterior walls with insulation and floors, ceilings. It is indispensable when communication insulation.

Since this type of material has a low density, it is undesirable to apply external insulation façade.

Roll insulation of mineral wool withstand temperatures up to 700 degrees, but even at this temperature is not ignited, they readily absorb noises hold heat. Glass wool when wet to lose its insulating properties, in contact with the body of glass fine particles cause itching. Stone wool does not lose their fundamentals properties when moisture has high environmental qualities.

penofol manufacture of two layers: the first layer - polyethylene foam, the second layer - foil. Such insulation is used in interior decoration. He does not pass infra-red radiation, so it is widely used for insulation in the baths. Industry produces penofol with self-adhesive layer, which is very convenient for mounting on horizontal surfaces.

plate heat insulation

Insulation slab has the following properties:

- Low thermal conductivity.
- Good rigidity.
- Water resistant.
- Fire safety.
- Environmentally friendly.

Boards heaters are rigid and semi-rigid, soft and very hard, even harder.

Such insulation can be used to isolate all surfaces of a frame house:

- for the foundation.
- For the insulation of walls.
- For the insulation of ceilings and roofs.
- For the insulation of floors.

What are the slab insulation?

— rockwool It is used throughout the Frame-house construction. Rating of material is related to its high performance. It does not burn, gives excellent sound insulation, low weight, is clean from an environmental point of view. Among the shortcomings - the need for high-quality waterproofing, which can cause a number of problems, including the appearance of mold.
— extruded polystyrene almost as mineral wool, but is not afraid of water, it is a vapor-proof, is used for all types of surfaces. It is used for thermal insulation of attics and roofs. The main drawback of the material - highly flammable. In case of fire it releases a lot of toxic substances, so it is strictly forbidden to use for insulation around the evacuation routes in case of fire.
— organic insulation made of wood shavings mixed with other plant materials: straw, reeds and other fibers. Wood-fiber insulation material in admixture with cement mortar is widely used as insulation for the outer walls. Less of this material is that it is fast gaining moisture.

In the next article we will discuss the optimal insulation thickness of a frame house.