Thermal Insulation of a country house liquid foam
During the construction apartment building with his own hands, It is important to correctly select the insulation material. Among the different types of wool, expanded polystyrene and other insulation izofola stands a liquid foam insulation. This article will cover the basic advantages and disadvantages of this material.
Insulation pena- perhaps the most modern insulation of town houses and apartments. It is selected for its positive features:
- Low thermal conductivity (2-fold more effectively wool);
- Easy installation;
- Durability (service life - 80 years, payback period - 5 years);
- Does not absorb moisture, does not rot;
- It does not serve the home of rodents and insects due to the non-ecological origin;
Here in the last paragraph, it lies the biggest problem of the liquid foamed polystyrene - environmentally unfriendly!
What is a foam insulation? In essence, the foam - a synthetic element, combining organic and inorganic materials. Most foams are composed of organic resins of the "polyols and isocyanates" .Proiskhodit chemical reaction, and the two substances are converted into polyurethane.
Subsequently the foam releases dangerous formaldehyde resin and affecting human respiratory system, so the foam to insulate the interior of the apartment building is not advised. Another point - external insulation of residential and technical rooms - garage, workshop, shed, etc.
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