How to warm facade of a private house

Against the background of the continuous rise in prices of energy is becoming increasingly important question of warming homes.One-time costs associated with the insulation of private homes pay off very quickly, in just a single season.There will be no need to use additional radiators in the house will be warm, dry and comfortable.Provide additional sound insulation, the house is not only protects from the cold, but also from the ambient noise.And apparently home significantly transformed.

What to look for when choosing insulation material

facade, photos of which is presented below, has acquired a well-kept modern look by using a facing material vinyl siding.And until recently it was an ordinary, unremarkable building, in which no one paid attention.

The main issues addressed at the stage of preparatory work - the choice of insulation.Modern industry offers consumers a wide range of thermal insulation materials.And the main thing here is not to get lost, to analyze all the pros and cons of each, and choose the best option.Particular attention in the selection process look for the following characteristics of materials for thermal insulation:

• density.Insulation creates an additional load on the building structure.To determine whether the design can withstand the added weight, calculated as the weight of the insulation product of its density to the desired volume.
• water absorption coefficient.This figure indicates the amount of moisture absorbed by the material.Absorbing moisture, insulation material partially loses its beneficial properties.As a result, it reduced its lifetime.Therefore, the smaller the water absorption ratio, the better.
• Flammability.A very important indicator.G1 - less combustible materials.No open flame sources, they do not burn.T4 - the most flammable materials.It is safer to use heaters class G1.
• durable material.The durable insulation material, the longer it will not have to repeat the work on the facade insulation.
• Sustainability.An important feature for those who are watching their health.Synthetic materials can release harmful substances when heated.
• Sound-proof ability.Modern materials used in insulation, to protect the home, not only from the cold, but also from the noise.The higher the soundproof ability, the quieter and more comfortable to be in the house.
• steam-power.A very important characteristic.By using materials with low vapor permeability capability, you need to take care of the presence in the house of quality ventilation.
• installation complexity.This feature becomes particularly relevant in the works on warming your hands, without the involvement of specialists.

Equally important to most consumers is the cost and heat-insulating material.But do not forget, the cheapest is rarely the most high-quality and durable.It is better to overpay for the quality of material than a few years to re-perform all work on warming.

insulation materials used to insulate homes

among thermal insulation materials are considered to be the most popular:

1. Mineral wool.This fibrous material, which by its appearance resembles cotton.It is made of all kinds of rock and slag.Form release are slabs or rolls.
Advantages:

• made of different densities;
• very high soundproof capacity;
• has a high resistance to combustion;
• vapor-permeable material;
• eco-friendly material.

Disadvantages:

• high cost;
• not very easy to use and;
• high degree of water absorption.Do not use without additional external protection;
• in the mineral wool can be got rodents.

2. Foam.It is a lot of small balls made of plastic, inside which is air.A material obtained by means of thermoforming.The form material - plates.

Advantages:

• different density, from 11 to 35 kg / m3;
• low cost thermal insulation material;
• good water resistance.However, in direct contact with moisture, wet and loses its insulating properties.Used exclusively with external protection.

Disadvantages:

• foam is a very fragile material.Working with him must be very cautious;
• is highly flammable;
• during combustion releases toxic substances;
• susceptible to degradation by exposure to sunlight;
• low water vapor permeability.

3. Extruded polystyrene.It is a closed cell polystyrene with air.Available in the form of plates.

Advantages:

• easy and convenient to install;
• increased moisture resistance;
• high strength.

Disadvantages:

• high cost of the material;
• low water vapor permeability;
• combustible material;
• highlights during the combustion of toxic substances.

4. «warm» plaster.A mixture consisting of white cement, small beads of foamed glass and special additives.

Advantages:

• good vapor permeability;
• high moisture resistance;
• not subject to combustion;
• high sound-proof properties.

disadvantage of this wonderful material one, but quite significant.To insulate the facade of the house "warm" plaster, you must use the services of professionals.Qualitatively perform the work with their own hands at the beginner is unlikely to succeed.

5. cork insulation.Natural insulation material.It is made of cork or cork.To do this, bark chips or shredded and treated with hot steam under pressure.The resulting compressed material is used as a binder resin and a natural cut into slabs.

Advantages:

• good vapor permeability;
• on cork slabs is formed mold;
• not emit during combustion toxic substances.

Disadvantages:

• flammable.

6. cellulose wadding.Obtained from the processing of waste paper.In the production process is treated with special substances that reduce flammability.

Advantages:

• like most natural insulation, cellulose has a good vapor permeability;
• impervious formation of fungi and mold.

Disadvantages:

• is not moisture-proof material;
• not withstand mechanical stress.Therefore, in its natural form it is used mainly in attics.The walls are insulated stronger modification of cellulose wadding, which is used in the production of not only paper, but also special binders.

7. Hemp.A wide variety of release forms.This individual fibers used to seal narrow cracks and plates, and coils.Addition of boron in the production of salts can significantly reduce the fire hazard.

Advantages:

• good vapor permeability;
• not subject to the formation of fungus and mold.

Disadvantages:

• badly reacts to pressing load.

8. Straw.The starting material for this type of heater is the straw crops such as rye, wheat, oats and barley.The raw material is compressed, and tied with cords or wires.Main advantages - natural origin, which entails a good water vapor permeability.Among the main drawbacks is the flammability.

9. Algae.Another natural insulation material.It is made from dried seaweed.The basic form - plate.

Advantages:

• high vapor permeability;
• the insulating material is not subject to the formation of fungi and molds;
• in the insulation of the algae do not start rodents;
• material does not rot;
• high resistance to fire.

Tip: before finally opt for one or another heat-insulating material, try to find out how he showed himself in this climate zone.

Methods of insulation of the facade of a private house

Warming facade is possible in three ways:

1. Thermal insulation inside the walls.Unfortunately, this method is available only in the construction phase.Its essence is as follows: the walls in the construction of buildings erected with cavities that are filled with insulation.This method is very effective insulation.It is widely used in the construction of modern houses.

2. Thermal insulation inside the building.The main drawback of the method is to reduce the usable area of ​​the interior of the building due to a heater assembly.Therefore, it is used only in case of failure of insulation of the facade outside.

3. Thermal insulation on the outside of the building.This method is best suited for a private home.And the preservation of usable area home - not its only advantage.It is believed that the water vapor diffusion resistance of the materials constituting the wall of the house must decrease when moving outward.Otherwise, do not avoid the accumulation of water vapor in a layer of insulation.Therefore, the facade, if possible, it is insulated from the outside.And from an aesthetic point of view, insulation of the outside is more effective.Using the latest finishing materials transform even an ordinary house in an exquisite modern home.There are several ways to insulate the outside facade:

• ventilated curtain walls;
• «Kolodeznaya" masonry;
• «Wet» facade;
• «warm» plaster;
• look at them in more detail.

ventilated curtain facade

suspended facades - a construct, the main components of which are the frame, insulation and cladding.Of course, it is better to entrust the care of the facade insulation professionals.But you can cope with the most urgent need.

For Materials needed:

1. Aluminum profiles for frame brackets.
2. fixing accessories.This self-tapping screws, rivets, anchors, anchors.
3. Insulation.It can be used by any insulating material.But most of all for the hinged facades with mineral wool or cellulose.
4. facing material.It serves as a decorative and protective function.Therefore the choice of the lining material depends mainly on the aesthetic preferences of the user.And, of course, by its purchasing power.The price range for facing materials is wide, an average of $ 1.5 per 1 m2.Most often used:

• granite;
• vinyl siding;
• fiber cement facade panels;
• skanrog.

Order of works:

1. Clean the facade of the old lining.
2. Prepare draft framework.
3. Make marks on the wall according to the project.
4. at marked places fix brackets.To attach the brackets to the outer wall, use corrosion resistant anchors.The connection is performed through the washer.To prevent corrosion, it is desirable to anchor hat paint.
5. Using the plastic anchors to secure the facade insulation.
6. Mount the frame of the guide, attaching them to the brackets with rivets.The shape and the distance between the frame rails varies depending on the cladding material.
7. Proceed to lining installation.

Tip: between the lining and insulation must be a gap of 2 to 4 cm Thanks to him will increase thermal insulation properties, will be provided with withdrawal of steam and excess moisture from the layer of insulation..

Ventilated curtain walls - a wonderful method of warming.But it is not suitable for all buildings.Houses of brick, foam and other materials with low density so you can not insulate.

«Kolodeznaya" masonry

«The well" is very similar to masonry facade hinged on the structure.It consists of a brick wall, insulation and bricks.It is used mainly for brick houses.The main feature of the design is the inability to protect the insulation from moisture.Therefore, this method is suitable for very moisture-resistant insulating material.The most commonly used extruded polystyrene.

algorithm of work is very simple:

1. against a brick wall insulation material selected attached.
2. Produced laying bricks.
3. Nevertheless, independently is not recommended it.Facing brick - a job for professionals.

«Wet» facade

method is a warming of the outer wall of the house selected insulating material followed by applying a layer of plaster, is protective and decorative functions.

apply any existing construction thermal insulation for thermal insulation of the house.Most often used for this purpose polystyrene or mineral wool.Algorithm of work for different thermal insulation materials is identical.Consider the example of its foam insulation of walls.

How warm facade foam:

1. Treat wall antifungal composition.
2. Glue foam sheets on the wall, carrying the dressing sheet.
3. Cover the surface of the foam adhesive and apply the reinforcing mesh.mesh density of 140 g / m2.Join the grid must be overlapped.
4. Apply a layer of adhesive net weight.
5. Prime with the surface.
6. Apply a layer of plaster.

As "from wells" clutch, the method of facades heat insulation is better left to professionals.This is a very laborious process, to successfully cope with it without proper training is almost impossible.

«Warm plaster»

«warm» plaster is applied directly on the wall.It combines both functions and a heater, and a decorative coating.Perfect material: eco-friendly, moisture-proof.Houses, which are used for insulation of "warm" plaster, have good sound insulation.Risk of fire insulation is minimized.But the application of "warm" plaster - a very laborious process, requiring time-consuming and highly professional artist.