Even from school physics lessons, everyone knows that warm air always rises upwards. Therefore, if there are even microscopic gaps in the ceiling covering (and there are such gaps in almost all buildings), heat energy is lost through them. Leaky ceilings lead to significant losses: you pay for the heating that has escaped upwards, literally.
Therefore, carrying out thermal modernization of the house, a good owner should consider how to insulate the ceiling to reduce energy losses, if not to zero, then to a minimum. And the increased concentration of moisture under the uninsulated ceiling cover can lead to the appearance and spread of mold and fungi. Therefore, with competent thermal insulation you can solve several problems at once.
How to insulate the ceiling in a private house?
There are two methods of thermal insulation of the ceiling floor:
- Internal;
- External insulation.
The first method is not suitable for everyone, because it “steals” on average 10-45 cm of the height of the house – this is how thick the insulation and facing materials should be. It is considered a fairly complex technology, but if the attic room will be residential, without it can not do without it. Although both the complexity of the process and the thickness of insulation directly depend on the selected insulation materials.
You can insulate the ceiling in the house from the side of the attic. In this case, it is necessary to pay close attention to the already laid communications. It is necessary to work as carefully as possible, so as not to damage them.
The warmest material
As in the case with other parts of the building, insulation of the ceiling in a private house can occur with one or several insulation materials known in the domestic construction market: mineral wool, neoprene, ordinary foam plastic, etc. But their installation also requires additional materials: vapor barriers, membranes, several types of waterproofing agents, glue, mounting foam and a number of other auxiliary tools. Gathers such an “arsenal”, which turns the process of thermal insulation of the ceiling in a complex and multi-stage work. And this is even without taking into account the facing works!
But there is a special, ultramodern insulator for the ceiling, which will make the procedure of thermal insulation as fast, simple and uncomplicated as possible. Ecopena Aisinin – a unique development of Canadian specialists, which combines environmental friendliness and maximum efficiency in the matter of energy conservation. It does not burn, resistant to the growth of microorganisms and fungi, is characterized by excellent hygroscopicity and low thermal conductivity.
How to insulate with eco foam?
It is convenient to combine ceiling insulation from the inside with the main facing works: installation of stretch or suspended ceilings. Just between the bars of the frame can be applied foam Aisinin, and after that to attach finishing materials. The thickness of internal insulation in this case will not exceed 10 cm, which means that the height of the ceilings will not suffer much in the process.A little more difficult is the external insulation of the ceiling with foam, but this method will be more effective, because it enhances the effect of sealing the roof. Foam is applied between the floor joists, after which the attic floor is covered with boards. If the floor is concrete, beams should be installed on top of it. Further process is similar to the one described earlier: foam and floor covering. A separate advantage is the lightness of Aisinin ecofoam, thanks to which the insulation layer does not put additional load on the walls and foundation.
Attention:
the thickness of the ecopen layer will depend on how powerful the heating system of the house. If the attic is planned to be uninhabited and cold, then between it and the living space should be a layer of foam insulation of at least 15 cm.
