One of the stages of any construction or repair is the finishing of surfaces( and they take a lot of time).And it can be of two types - facing and protective. That's the last we'll talk.
What is the purpose of such operations? To provide, first of all, reliable hydro, heat, steam and noise insulation of the base( the structural part of the structure).For this, as a rule, different materials are used, each of which performs its specific function.
Before you understand its advantages and consider the main characteristics, it is worth remembering, but what does this material in general represent? Then all its features and application specifics will be more clearly understood. After all, from the name it is clear that this is a standard isolon, one of whose sides( or both) has also the finest metallized coating in the form of foil.
Base - foamed polyethylene or polypropylene. Therefore, two types of products are distinguished, which are designated by the abbreviation "NPE" or "PPE" .But the main characteristics of the varieties of the same material are similar, therefore we will consider them in a general context, without distraction to small details, which are of interest only to specialized specialists.
Features of foil isosolid
Lightness of the material
This makes it possible to trim any basis without carrying out measures to strengthen it.
Slight thickness
Some "insulators", despite their high quality, are not recommended for interior trim. And the reason is quite weighty - their installation significantly reduces the dimensions of the room, that is, the useful area is "hidden".For example, to lay mineral wool you will need to attach a supporting frame. Already in the minus a few centimeters, and with 4 sides of the room. In addition - facing, as this heater is not "naked".This is still a few "mm"( or even "cm"), multiplied again by 4. In addition, the layers of steam and waterproofing.
Elasticity
This feature allows not to spend a lot of time on careful leveling of the surface, as required by the technology of working with some heaters( for example, expanded polystyrene plates).
Multifunction
This has already been mentioned. The combination of "three in one" significantly reduces costs not only for purchased materials( films, mastics, fasteners and so on), but also shortens the terms of repair or construction.
Absence of water absorption
This is one of the factors that prolongs the operating life of not only the foil isostolone, but also the "covered" elements of the structure.
Easy cutting
The material is easily cut with a sharp knife, so the use of a special tool or special tools in the process of working with it is not expected.
Environmental safety
Even if the temperature exceeds +100 ºС, there is no emission of harmful substances. In addition, in folioisolone, insects or rodents will never start( and multiply).This material is unpleasant to them, and is not interesting in terms of equipping burrows or nests, given the meager thickness of the layer.
Cost-effectiveness of
Partially already mentioned, but there is another aspect - there is practically no waste. The fact is that even the smallest pieces of material can always be used. For example, as a gasket between any layers, for sealing individual holes, slots, for filling voids. The options are more than enough.
Scope of application
Folgoisolone is used almost everywhere - in construction, medicine, automotive, agriculture, trade. Professionals know this very well, but the ordinary reader is more interested in the area of domestic use. Here are just a few options.
The specificity of mounting many materials, if later the surface will be subjected to dynamic loads, involves the arrangement of a damping( compensating) layer, which has another name - the substrate. For example, before laying some varieties of linoleum, laminate it must be done( read about it here).Folgoisolon not only "softens" the load, but also will insulate the substrate, will extinguish the noise.
Isolation of surfaces or their individual parts, devices and assemblies. Given the elasticity and ease of processing, the material is excellent for sealing various joints, seams, places of passage of communications through walls or ceilings.
With the help of foil insulation it is possible to insulate buildings and individual rooms, and with minimal costs. According to some estimates, 1 cm of material gives the same effect from thermal insulation as a 5 cm layer of wood or brickwork with a width of 15 cm.
Warming of the routes laid across the territory;Increasing the efficiency of heat transfer from heating devices if you lay the sheets behind them( for example, between the battery and the wall, the metallized surface inside).
Thermal insulation of buildings and premises characterized by a constant( or periodic) presence of excessive humidity. For example, baths, bathrooms, laundries, swimming pools. It is the ability of some materials to at least partially absorb liquids sharply restricts the possibility of their choice in the apparent diversity of the range of products.
Price
Folgostolone is sold in sheets, rolls, mats. The price for a particular sample is determined, first of all, by its overall dimensions and thickness. On average, the cost of 1 m² starts from 39 rubles. Significantly lower than other insulating materials.
