One fifth of the heat loss of a building occurs through its foundation. But very often owners of private houses do not think about how to insulate the foundation correctly, neglect this issue. Especially often deny the need for insulation those who do not have a basement or ground floor under the house, explaining that it will be enough good insulation of walls and floor slab. However, this is one of the grossest mistakes, which will lead not only to losses in heat energy, but also to the destruction of the walls of the building.
What is the danger of an uninsulated foundation?
The foundation not only takes the load from the building itself, it is pressurized by groundwater and, in fact, the soil of different densities, which absorbs atmospheric water. In such an environment, of course, the outer part of the foundation gets wet, which also freezes with the onset of frost. Porous concrete can not be called resistant to temperature fluctuations in the environment, so due to regular such freezing – thawing (and they are inevitable in the process of operation of the building) give cracks and chips. Thus, insufficient insulation of the foundation of the house or its complete absence over time will lead to damage to the walls, because their foundation will lose its reliability.
Another common mistake is to provide insulation only from the inside, from the basement side. Many owners of private homes are sure that this is enough. However, insulation of the foundation from the outside is necessary to completely eliminate its destruction and the appearance of dampness in the house.
Methods of heat and waterproofing
One of the most common and nowadays completely ineffective methods of insulation is to cover the foundation with expanded clay or/and sand. More modern methods – covering with foam or mineral wool boards and finishing them with a special heat-insulating screen. They have their disadvantages, which reduce the energy efficiency of such insulation. The most modern way, how to insulate the foundation in a private house, is to treat it with special foam, which creates an even, seamless layer of high reliability.
However, and foams for thermal insulation are different: some of the presented on the market are highly toxic or have other nuances. Experts of the company “Cottage Plus” recommend insulation of the foundation foam Canadian production Aisinin. This innovative, unique in its thermal insulation properties material will completely seal the foundation, basement and basement room, leaving no chance to penetrate there moisture and cold. After application and drying, this insulator turns into a smooth homogeneous plate.
Advantages of eco-foam
- Insulating the basement from the outside with the help of Aisinin foam is characterized by a number of advantages:
- Durability of the coating;
- Durability of action;
- High thermal insulation characteristics;
- Ideal moisture and sound insulation;
- Environmentally friendly product manufactured using high quality synthetic materials;
- Easy and quick installation;
- Provides complete sealing;
- No need to use additional fasteners during installation.
Stages of work
Insulating the foundation of a private house with eco-foam Aisinin takes place in several stages:
- It is necessary to provide unobstructed access to the surface of the foundation by clearing the space around the house;
- Application of foam with a density of 35 kg/1 cubic meter;
- After complete drying of the material (it takes only a few minutes), the foundation is backfilled.
Aisinin foam is an ideal thermal insulating material not only for external works, but also for insulation of basements and ground floors from inside. Filling even the smallest gaps, it completely seals the foundation from both sides, providing it with reliable protection for many years.
