Insulation of the ceiling in a wooden house - choose the material
Before you start choosing the thermal insulation material that you need to build a house ceiling, you need to determine the basic requirements for it. First, the material must belong to the "A" class of fire hazard, that is, it should not be combustible. This is especially important given that you will warm a wooden house. Secondly, dust or other harmful impurities should not enter the air from it. They may not have the most beneficial effect on the human body. Thirdly, the effectiveness of thermal insulation should be achieved with the smallest possible weight of the material.
Please note! A quality heater will provide you with a good sound insulation.
Today, the choice of materials for insulation of houses is quite large, but only a few years ago, the ceiling was insulated in a wooden house with sawdust, expanded clay and other suitable loose material. They were replaced by expanded polystyrene, polyurethane foam and, of course, mineral wool. You can buy it in natural form or more modern - in the form of heat insulation boards. They are more convenient to install, which takes much less time.
Of all the heat insulation materials on the market, mineral wool has become very popular. Unlike expanded polystyrene or polyurethane foam, which do not "breathe", it does not interfere with the natural circulation of air and does not allow undesirable condensation to accumulate under the roof. Moreover, the ratio of price, efficiency and weight of mineral wool makes it the leader in the segment of this product. Fully meeting all the requirements for insulation for ceilings, it is easy to install and absolutely safe.
Wooden ceiling insulation technology
So, by choosing a quality material for insulation, you can proceed directly to the process of ceiling insulation, which includes several stages. First of all, the selected waterproofing material is laid, in the role of which, for example, can be made of pergamine. Installation is carried out by strips, for which it is necessary to cut material of the necessary width and length. If it is to be laid between the ceiling beams, the width of the strips should exceed the distance between them by 10 cm.
The cut waterproofing material is placed in the space between the beams and fixed on their lateral surfaces. If the lining is overlapped, then it is also about 10 cm. The next step is to cut the foam and also lay it between the beams. The resulting strips must be sufficiently dense to avoid cracks. The distance between the plates of foam plastic is 1 cm. This space can be filled with a usual mounting foam.
After its drying, it is necessary to cover the foam with another layer of waterproofing material. Only after this, it is possible to install a heater. Mineral wool is laid, usually in two layers of .To obtain a better effect, it is recommended that the second layer be stacked so that the joints of the mineral wool sheets occur approximately in the middle of the first layer sheets.
Ceiling in a wooden house - practical advice
The warming of the ceiling is a fairly responsible process, on which comfortable living in the house of all members of the family depends. That's why you should take into account some especially important points. They may seem like a trifle, but later will be of great importance. So:
- The insulation of the ceiling in a house made of wood is recommended after the completion of major repair and construction works.
- Before finishing the ceiling, care should be taken to ensure that the wall structures and the floor are also insulated.
- From the inside, the apartment house is carefully checked for leaks, the presence of cracks and distortions. It is necessary to eliminate all detected defects. Otherwise, over time, they will lead to a fairly rapid loss of efficiency of the arranged thermal insulation of the ceiling.
- In the presence of a mansard floor in the installation of a ceiling it is quite possible to manage one layer of insulation and one layer of waterproofing. However, additional insulation of the attic must be provided.
- Fine finishing can be carried out directly on the heater, but many experts agree that it is better to cover it with plywood sheets or boards. This will prepare a qualitative and even basis for the finishing material.
Thus, a competent approach to the warming of the wooden house - the ceiling including - will create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the living areas.
