Materials for the insulation of the ceiling in a private house

In order to create a comfortable temperature regime in the inner living space, you first need to understand what to insulate the ceiling in a private house, the dacha is best and how to do it correctly.

As you know, warm air flows have the property to rise up, and therefore, if you do not qualitatively insulate the ceiling, then in the cold season it will be difficult to maintain the optimum temperature in the house.

Currently, for the insulation of the ceiling is offered a large selection of a variety of materials, each of which has, both its advantages and disadvantages.

It should be noted that the insulation can be made both from inside the interior space and outside from the attic space.

In both cases, there are certain rules and technologies for insulation, which are determined by the material used for this purpose.

In a private house in the country house the ceiling can be wooden or concrete and this must be taken into account.

In addition, to conduct insulation in the attic is more difficult, since in this case the roof actually plays the role of the ceiling itself.

In any case, in order to keep the temperature in the interior of the house with the onset of cold weather always comfortable, it is necessary to use only high-quality material, as well as correctly observe the technology of work on the insulation of the ceiling.

Insulation features

Our ancestors also thought about how best to insulate the ceiling in their private house.

Of course, in those days, the choice of materials was rather limited and, as a rule, to insulate the ceiling used what was at hand.

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In most cases, the insulation layer was laid outside the ceiling from the attic space side.

As a heater used hay, onion scales, as well as husk from the seeds, which scattered throughout the area of ​​the attic.

For better insulation, the ceiling from the outside is carefully covered with ordinary clay.

The main problem of such natural heaters were rodents, which quickly damaged the material.

A little later, more practical loose materials such as slag and various excavations from all kinds of industries began to be used.

Modern materials allow us to warm the ceiling more efficiently, while they are not afraid of rodents or the aggressive impact of all kinds of external environments.

To date, there are two ways that can insulate the ceiling, as a result of which in the interior of the house, the dacha will always maintain the optimal temperature regime.

As practice shows, it is necessary to insulate the ceiling both from the outside and from the inside simultaneously.

Of course, for each method only its materials are used, which are characterized by such properties as vapor permeability.

So, for insulation of the ceiling from the inside, it is better to use a vapor-permeable material, and outside it is vapor-proof.

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In addition, there is also a certain technology for the insulation of the ceiling in the house and at the dacha, in accordance with which all work should be done.

More details on how to perform high-quality and effective insulation of the ceiling, is described in the video, which is located below.

Kinds of insulation

In order to determine the choice of insulation, you must first understand the basic requirements that are presented to him at the moment.

One of the main conditions to be taken into consideration is material safety and its environmental properties.

In addition, it must be resistant to burning and have a relatively small weight. Also the material should not be afraid of moisture and dampness.

At present, the ceiling can be insulated with a mineral wool, which easily fits and well retains heat in the interior.

In addition, it is also safe to use the mineral wool, since it is not toxic, which means that it does not cause harm to health.

Until now, for the insulation of the ceiling using claydite. It is stacked from the attic to the previously prepared base.

It is easy to work with expanded clay, as the essence of laying is the uniform distribution of material throughout the surface of the ceiling.

Recently, more often the insulation of the ceiling is made of polystyrene foam, however, when working with this material, it is necessary to sew it with a stronger base.

In any case, what kind of material to use, determines the owner of the house, based on their capabilities and preferences.

Some types of insulation for the ceiling of a private house are shown in the photo below.

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Before you begin work on the insulation of the ceiling in the house, you must first of all prepare the material itself, as well as the tool that you might need.

Also it is necessary to familiarize with technology of stacking of the chosen heater and to esteem advice of professional masters.

All work on the insulation of the ceiling is best done in the warm season. For more details on how to independently insulate the ceiling in the house, see the video below.

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External insulation

The most optimal way to perform the insulation of the upper house in the house is to lay the insulation from the side of the attic space.

In this case, there is no need to perform complex and costly work, in addition, the outer laying of the insulation will not take much time.

Insulation from the attic side can be a variety of materials, including minvate and expanded clay.

In any case, to begin with, it is necessary to properly prepare a surface for work. To do this, it should be thoroughly cleaned of various debris and dirt, and also dry well.

Next, all the slots and joints between the boards should be sealed with the appropriate material. For this purpose, you can use ordinary clay. After this, it is necessary to lay a vapor barrier layer.

Subsequent work is carried out depending on the material chosen as a heater.

So, if it is planned to warm the foundation with expanded clay, it will be necessary to equip the corresponding lags.

Then a layer of not less than thirty centimeters should be covered with expanded clay the whole surface of the ceiling.

If the attic room is to be used as a room, then the floor surface should be laid with boards or other floor covering.

In this case, between the laid expanded clay and the floor base there should be a small distance necessary for ventilation.

It is even easier to work with a mineral wool, which, as a rule, is supplied in the form of rolls. When working with a mineral wool, it is also necessary to properly prepare the base and remove all debris from it.

Then it is necessary to make a layer of vapor barrier, on top of which and lay the material itself. The surface above the laid mineral wool can also be covered with a floor covering.

If the base is made of concrete, then foam can be used as insulation. It fits evenly over the entire surface of the base, as can be seen in the photo below.

Internal insulation

To insulate the upper base of the house from the inside, either roll or tile materials, for example, foam. To do this, carefully prepare the entire foundation from inside the house.

It is cleaned of dirt and treated with primers. Next, a framework of profiles is assembled between which the selected insulation must be tightly packed.

It can be fastened with glue or special elements, depending on the type of material.

Also do not forget about the layer of vapor barrier, which is applied in the space between the heater itself and directly the top base.

After that, it is necessary to sew a heater, for example, with plasterboard, on top of which plaster is applied. For more information on how to perform self-insulation, see the video below.

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The choice of insulation should be approached responsibly, as this largely depends on maintaining the optimum temperature regime in the interior of the house during the winter season.

Also it is necessary to observe and technology of stacking of a heater which can differ depending on the chosen material.

At present a large selection of heaters is offered, and therefore there should be no problems with its choice.