They are collected in a fairly short time, using minimal labor resources. However, with all its advantages, it still has one small drawback. If you do not make high-quality insulation of walls and roofs, it will be possible to use it only in summer period, since it is not suitable for year-round operation in our climate.
The modern market offers a huge selection building materials for insulation frame houses... Based on the foregoing, it is very important that the insulation retains its functionality for more than a dozen years, for this it is necessary to use only high-quality material.
Currently, thermal insulation materials are conventionally divided into two categories - organic and synthetic.
The excellent thermal insulation properties of synthetic materials make them the undisputed winners in this group. They boast such qualities as:
Home insulation is the most popular and well-proven method. The material has excellent sound absorption, retains heat well, and also has a high environmental friendliness class.
There is no particular difference where to start work on the insulation of a frame house, from the inside or outside, there is no. Here as it is more convenient to whom. For example, it is a little easier to install insulation from the street, but there is a risk that it may start to rain and then the work will have to be curtailed for a while.
Standard mineral wool insulation is 600 mm wide. Therefore, when erecting the frame, this moment must be taken into account. In order for the material to fit snugly against the uprights, the ideal spacing between them is 580-590 mm. This distance will not allow the insulation to slide down over time, as it will be tightly clamped.
According to the established standards, the thickness of insulation for a structure in the central region of Russia is 150 mm. Therefore, it will be advisable to use slabs with a thickness of 100 and 50 mm.
Thus, instead of three plates, two will be enough in the structure, thereby significantly reducing labor costs. Also the material is 100 mm. less prone to deflections and therefore more securely attached to the structure. 
Consider, as an example, the insulation of the frame with slabs based on mineral (stone) wool. The material is quite elastic, so no additional fastening method is required to fix it, it is enough just to insert it between the posts. The plates must be held tightly there due to the difference in size. 
Installation of insulation is carried out in two layers using a checkerboard pattern. The second one should overlap butt joints the first, exactly in the middle. This method avoids the appearance of so-called "cold bridges", which contributes to the appearance of condensation and dampness on the inner surface finishing, as a consequence of which mold and mildew may appear.
After all the plates are installed, they will need to be protected from rain and strong winds. For this, by analogy with inner walls, the outer ones are sheathed in the same way.
A hydro-windproof membrane is used as a material, it will reliably protect the walls from drafts and rain drops. For a secure connection of the membrane, fix it to the uprights with a counter crate. 
Depending on the material you choose for the finishing, it is necessary to properly prepare the base for it. For ordinary siding or a block of house, moisture-resistant OSB boards are attached to the counter-lathing, to which guide bars are nailed.
It is very popular among the population, which accurately imitates the structure of real wood.
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In case the walls are sheathed in any other finishing material (facade tiles, artificial or natural stone etc.), it is unnecessary to nail guide bars to OSB plates, walls for finishing are left in this form.
One of the most common ways to insulate the roof is to lay the insulation between, and in order for the insulation to last a long time, roofing cake must have a ventilation gap.
The essence of the process of a frame house with mineral wool is quite simple and looks like this:
Another place where the leak comes from 15-20%
so precious in our time warmth. You can, of course, fork out and install a system in the house, especially since nowadays there is enough for this. 
However, why not try to warm it up first. After all, the floor is the place where a lot of interesting things happen.
Do not even count how many kilometers your baby crawls along it, and then on it he will take his first steps in life. Time spent doing yoga and reading interesting books in addition to benefits, it will also bring pleasure.
The sequence of floor insulation in frame house:
There are many different modern materials, which are suitable for the insulation of houses built on frame technology... However, numerous positive reviews from owners show that there is no point in overpaying for expensive materials in this case. With the protection of the house from the cold, mineral wool, which is quite affordable, does an excellent job.
Therefore, we can safely conclude that mineral wool is a reliable, inexpensive and quite effective material for insulating a frame house. Due to its environmental friendliness and fire safety, you can use insulation both inside and outside the house, and nothing else is needed.
To achieve a comfortable stay in the house during winter period it is necessary to think about insulation even at the construction stage. This will prevent the penetration of cold air into the room and ensure compliance with the temperature and humidity conditions. Warming of a frame house can be done by hand. Step-by-step instructions for each type of structure are given below.
With the help of thermal protection of structures in contact with cold air, the following problems can be solved:
In addition, a competent technology for insulating a frame house can extend the service life of the main structures of a building.
House insulation can be carried out using the following materials:
There are two classifications of this insulation. The first is based on the raw materials used to manufacture:
The most popular is the insulation of the walls of a frame house and other structures with basalt mineral wool.
The second classification is based on the form of insulation:
It should be noted that glass wool is only available in rolls.
For floors, rigid slabs are suitable that can withstand fairly high loads. The walls of a frame house can be insulated using both slabs and rolls. For attic roofing, it is best to use slab material. This will allow you to easily insulate with mineral wool between the rafters.
Before insulating a frame house, it is necessary to decide which structures require this additional event.
You can protect the following building elements from the cold with your own hands:
Do-it-yourself insulation work can be carried out both outside and inside. It is best to mount the insulation between the racks, as this will ensure the correct operation of the material. Thermal insulation of a wooden house with mineral wool from the inside of the wall will greatly simplify the work and allow you to carry out activities at any weather conditions.
Two-layer insulation - 100% thermal protection guarantee An outside insulation scheme is possible if the inside insulation is not sufficient and additional insulation is required. Peculiarities:
Based on the foregoing, it follows that the thermal protection of a wooden house outside with mineral wool should be carried out only in exceptional cases when the scheme from the inside is not applicable.
Two-layer insulation (double frame) To guarantee a comfortable stay during the winter period, it is important to take care of the thermal protection of the walls. To reliably insulate the walls with basalt or other wool from the outside with your own hands, you need a two-layer insulation. Stick to the following layer order:
It is important to remember that the scheme for using this type of insulation requires a ventilated layer with a thickness of at least 4 cm. This is necessary due to the high hygroscopicity of the material. So that the insulation retains its performance characteristics, it is necessary to remove excess moisture from its surface. This is achieved by circulating cold air outside the surface of the mineral wool.
Most often, the technology of warming the walls of a frame house is the following scheme: the material is not laid on either side, but between the frame racks. This allows to reduce the overall wall thickness and significantly reduce the construction time of the building. The mineral wool is fixed between the frame racks, after which sheathing is performed on both sides.
When doing work with your own hands, vapor barrier and wind protection are located in the same way as in the previous cases: protection from steam is from the inside, and wind protection is from the outside.
With thermal protection of the walls from the inside under the curtain facade, the order of layers is as follows:
For a timber frame house, overlapping beams are characteristic. When arranging thermal insulation with your own hands, insulation plates are stacked between load-bearing structures overlap. You can also use roll materials, but to spread them, you will need to pre-install the lower sheathing or solid flooring.
When insulating with mineral wool in the form of hard slabs, the step wooden beams it is better to take overlappings so that 580 mm remains clean between them. This will ensure maximum convenience work with slabs 600 mm wide and complete filling of the space with thermal insulation material.
When performing activities with your own hands, you need to remember that the vapor barrier is located from the inside of the room, and the waterproofing is from the cold air side. In the case of interfloor ceilings, protection from steam should be provided on the side of the ceiling.
Warming attic floor It is also important to remember that when working with any type of mineral wool, it is better to prevent particles of the material from getting on the skin and lungs. It is best to use gloves and a mask for this. Also, workers should have special clothing that completely covers their arms and legs.
Do-it-yourself installation technology is similar to overlapping. The step of the rafters, as in the previous case, is selected in compliance with the clear distance of 580 mm.
The work is carried out in the following order:
Before properly insulating the frame house, it is necessary to prepare the surfaces. To do this, perform simple activities:
These simple do-it-yourself manipulations will provide the insulation with a reliable abutment to the structures and the longest possible service life.
Frame houses are a multi-layer structure with a complex wall made of several materials. One of the main materials of the wall is insulating. Most often it is mineral wool or foam, which is laid directly on the frame, between its timber. This is the so-called internal insulation. However, sometimes there is a need for additional external insulation of the house (outside).
Despite the abundance of materials for insulation, the choice practically consists of only two options:
However, a more expensive method - insulation with penoplex plates - is also used, you can watch the video about it at the bottom of the article.
Each of these materials has both its fans and opponents.
Polyfoam for exterior decoration is chosen more often, and the reason for this is its moisture resistance. In our climate, where it constantly rains, then snow, then fogs cover - this is the best option... At the same time, the foam sheets additionally protect the OSB-plates, which cover the cake of the frame wall.
Polyfoam does not change its shape and appearance even after a long period of time, it is easy to lay it on the walls, since it is lightweight and does not require great physical strength.
And one more plus - it is easy to plaster the wall with foam plastic.
Mineral wool is used less often, but this material is quite suitable for exterior decoration, especially if for internal insulation you used cotton wool and decided to immediately order more material. When buying a large batch, many sellers offer a discount.
Mineral wool has one significant advantage compared to polystyrene, and this plus concerns the safety of the residents of the frame house. Mineral wool is made up of fibers that do not support combustion. For private housing, this is a huge plus, since fires, unfortunately, in summer cottages or in private sectors are not rare. Therefore, insulation external walls mineral wool consists additional protection houses from fire.
The disadvantage of mineral wool in this case is its accumulation of moisture, which it absorbs like a sponge. After a while, unprotected mineral wool loses its appearance, cakes, holes appear in the insulation. Avoiding this will allow exterior decoration, which will prevent the ingress of water into the insulation, and thereby extend the life of the frame house.
Styrofoam is a simple and light material, and it is a pleasure to lay it. Especially if the walls of the frame house are flat, and you have at least some experience with this material. First you need to choose the right styrofoam in the store. There are a huge number of them, which differ from each other both in the density of the insulation and in the thickness. Which foam to choose for insulating a house from the outside?
So, first of all, let's look at the dimensions. They are standard and represent three size categories: 0.5x1 m, 1x1 m, 2x1 m. Small sheets are used to insulate small areas, for example, balconies, booths, etc. To insulate houses, it is better to choose sheets as large as possible, thereby avoiding large the number of joints.
The density of the foam board is determined by the size of the air space between the expanded polystyrene beads. There are the following markings: 15, 25, 35, 50. If foam 15 is also suitable for internal insulation of rooms, then for insulation of the facade frame building, which is often exposed to adverse effects in the form of rain, snow and temperature changes, a material with a density of 25-35 kg / m3 is suitable.
Mineral wool also has different densities.
Laying the foam in two layers, it is worth covering the gaps between the sheets of the first row with plates. Then the building will be especially warm due to the absence of cold bridges.
More with insulation technology frame house can be found.
So, you decided to focus on the outside insulation of the frame, for these purposes you chose foam plastic and are you ready to start work? Then consider step-by-step instructions on how to insulate a building from the outside.
Read more about the insulation of a frame house with polystyrene foam.
Thus, it can be seen that the process of insulating a frame building is not so difficult, and the work moves forward faster if you use large sheets.
The step-by-step instructions for insulating a frame house with mineral wool has much in common with instructions for insulating a frame building with foam outside.
If you want to use rolled cotton wool for external insulation, then first we fix it from above using a bar, and then we unwind the roll down. We also fix cotton wool at the bottom. The lathing will press the cotton wool against the wall and fix it in one place. Inexpensive cladding will keep the cotton wool dry.
Read more about insulation with mineral wool.
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The construction of a frame house is a sequential process phased creation all elements of the building structure.
Wherein the order of work is strictly defined, changing or disrupting the sequence of actions is impossible - all operations are interrelated and logically follow one from the other.
Correct insulation of a frame house is not a separate event, carried out whenever possible or desired. This is mandatory part technological process, one of the construction stages.
Thermal insulation for the walls of a frame house is a fairly simple process, but it is responsible and requires a clear understanding of the physical meaning of actions. Its peculiarity is that no trifles that can be brushed aside are not recognized - any shortcomings are equated to serious violations technology leading to the failure of many elements of the wall structure. Let's consider the issue in more detail.
Insulation - component frame house wall systems. This is not an additional measure that enhances the overall functionality, but a regular component of the structure.
Little of, the walls of a frame house are almost entirely composed of insulation- it accounts for 3/4 of the volume of all materials.
In addition, insulation is the main part of the wall, all other elements, in fact, solve the issues of structural rigidity and protection of the material from moisture ingress and preservation of its working qualities. The importance and responsibility of the tasks performed is pushing towards a number of requirements for the insulation material:
In addition to the listed properties, an important quality of insulation is rigidity... Some types of materials are produced both in a hard state (plates) and in a liquid state, requiring special equipment for application, which significantly complicates the workflow and requires experience and skills. For independent work much more convenient materials that do not require the use of additional equipment.
The list of materials used for thermal insulation of frame walls is quite wide.
Available in the form of plates, rolls, granules, powder.
The main groups of insulation by origin:
As a rule, in practice most often they insulate frame walls with mineral wool and foam... To do this, use Various types mineral wool, glass wool or synthetics - polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, etc. They are reliable, lightweight and do not overload the wall frame, in addition, insulating walls in a frame house with your own hands is quite a feasible task.
The method of installing the material largely depends on its properties and the form of release..
Some are quite simple to precisely cut into the shape of the gaps between the step racks, while others require special equipment and protection.
For independent work, heaters are usually used, which can be installed with minimal use of equipment and protective equipment. However, if glass wool is used as insulation, basic protection will be required. For work you may need:
Often when working with insulation materials use a full protective suit covering the whole body and face. This measure will not be superfluous when using liquid spray materials that create a suspension in the air and can get on the skin, hair or clothing.
The insulation is installed on a wall frame that is completely prepared for this.
At the time of installation, the following items should be ready:
1.
Fully assembled - racks, and top harness, jibs and other elements.
2.
The outer sheathing is made of OSB, chipboard, plywood or similar sheet materials.
3.
A waterproofing membrane (or other roll-type waterproofer) has been installed, all joints are connected with tape, there are no gaps or gaps.
I.e all operations must be performed that cannot be performed with the installed insulation, and then the walls of the frame house will be insulated from the inside. If it is produced by the platform method, that is, in a lying state, then the insulation is attached only after lifting the wall and leveling it along the markings.
How to properly insulate the walls of a frame house? How to properly lay insulation in frame walls? As mentioned above, there are several types of insulation. The scheme of insulating the walls of a frame house for each of them has its own characteristics... Consider one representative from each species.
Frame houses: wall insulation with mineral wool for such pre-fabricated structures is very common. It is best to choose basalt slab wool.
It has sufficient rigidity and does not lose shape when installed. The thickness of the slab is chosen so that it corresponds to the width of one or more layers.
Important! The insulation should not be thicker than the width of the racks!
The walls of a frame house are insulated with mineral wool as follows:
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Primarily, a waterproofing layer must be installed... Stripes roll material fastened in horizontal rows, starting from the bottom. The joints are insulated with special tape.
2. Mineral wool slabs are cut into pieces that fit exactly the width of the slots in the frame.
3. The cut pieces are inserted into the slots... Use a spatula to tuck in the edges if necessary.
Attention! Work with a spatula or similar tools must be done carefully, the waterproofing layer must not be damaged!
4. The installed parts of the insulation are fixed in place with thick threads thrown in loops on small nails driven into the racks. If there is no desire to spoil the waterproofing layer with nails (and this is inevitable), then it is necessary to cut and install insulation plates as accurately and tightly as possible.
5. The joints of the pieces of material are glued with special tape. As an option - sealed polyurethane foam ... There shouldn't be any gaps.
6. Over fully installed insulation a vapor barrier layer is attached... Its installation is carried out similarly to waterproofing - horizontal rows, starting from the bottom, the rows are overlapped at least 150 mm, the joints are strengthened with tape.
All layers of the cake must be airtight, without cracks, holes or other violations.
Important! Even a small hole or gap will surely cause materials to get wet and wood to rot!
First of all, it is necessary to choose the thickness of the slabs of the material in order to ensure the most successful ratio of the thickness of the insulation and the width of the racks.
If necessary, you can use a combination of several boards with different thicknesses.
Insulation of the walls of a frame house with foam is done in the following order:
Sawdust is a cheap and affordable material. They are mainly used as insulation in the form of various compounds with cement bonds.
In their pure form, they are too dangerous in terms of sanitation, in addition, they are prone to decay and easily absorb water.
In addition, the use of bulk materials for wall insulation is almost impossible, since it will not be possible to achieve the required filling density of the nests. The cavities that have arisen in the thickness of the sawdust will inevitably create cold bridges, which will completely disrupt the work of the insulating cake and cause the frame and sawdust to get wet. therefore you can only use derivatives - wood concrete or other plate material.
The walls of a frame house are insulated with sawdust in the same way:
Important! The use of sawdust is a dubious decision, as it is a favorable environment for insects or rodents, and they also rot and absorb water. The presence of such circumstances makes the use of sawdust the least a good choice of all possible.
How the walls of a frame house are insulated is additionally described in the video below:
Self-installation of insulation usually occurs in conditions of limited tools and lack of proper experience and skills. Since it is very important to properly insulate the frame walls, it is recommended to use the most successful types of materials that are not demanding on the availability of equipment and do not have serious restrictions during the installation process. The easier the material is to work, the better the result will be and no consequences will arise.
Taking on work without having the skills to handle insulation is a hasty decision. In any case, you must first study the technology, especially the physical meaning of the processes taking place in the thickness of the cake. Then the work will be able to benefit and provide coziness and comfort in the house.
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What do we expect first of all from a frame house? Safety, comfort and, first of all, warmth. It was the thermal characteristics that confidently brought frame houses to the top of the most popular buildings, and have kept them there for several years. However, there are times when the house should be additionally insulated from the inside, and you can do it yourself.
Not every house is subject to internal insulation, since already during the construction of the wall of a frame building, the insulation is laid inside. It can be any modern insulation that is certified and has all the documents. Don't buy Chinese material, especially if it is significantly cheaper. Its quality and safety leave much to be desired, and the glue that may be included in the composition is completely dangerous.
However, sometimes the house needs insulation.
Thus, there are several reasons to insulate the house, but we will consider how to do it below.
So, before you start insulating a frame house, you should draw a row preparatory work... First of all, it is worth removing the interior trim, peeling off the wallpaper or siding. The surface must be flat and clean. If mold stains are visible on the walls, they are removed and coated with an antifungal solution. Otherwise, insulation will bring one harm.
Next, you should choose the material with which the house will be insulated. Usually it is mineral wool or foam. For internal insulation of the house, the foam can be chosen thinner, it should not be too soft, medium-density foam is suitable. For floor insulation - more dense.
If you have chosen mineral wool for insulating a frame house, then please note that it is sold in the form of mats or rolls.
So, step-by-step instruction DIY styrofoam work:
Thus, the wall is insulated from the inside, and all the work is done by hand. You can insulate in a similar way wooden house mineral wool, such as basalt. It is quite dense, well cut with a knife.
At the same time, after all, foam plastic has some disadvantages when insulating a frame building from the inside.
The polystyrene does not breathe and helps to obstruct the outflow of steam. But mineral wool is considered a breathable material, so it is better to use it indoors.
There are opponents in the insulation of a frame house from the inside. In fact, there is an opinion that it is better not to insulate the house from the inside with your own hands, and if you decide to take such a step, then you must use only breathable materials. Why is this opinion formed?
In order to answer this question, you need to learn more about the structure of the frame wall. It consists of the following layers: vapor barrier membrane, insulation, waterproofing film and plates on both sides.
The biggest evil for a frame wall is moisture, which, getting inside, condenses on the insulation, rendering it unusable, and also causes rotting of wood, mold and the spread of fungus.
Where does moisture get inside the wall? It is generally accepted that from the street, if the waterproofing is done incorrectly. After all, there is snow, rain and fog on the street. However, experience and practice suggest that moisture gets into the wall most often from the inside of the house, therefore, in order for vapors and moisture to escape freely from the wall, it is necessary to use breathable materials. Polyfoam does not belong to such materials, but mineral wool - yes.
Therefore, polystyrene can do great harm if you insulate the house with it from the inside, and great benefit if you use it outside. And it's better to insulate the house from the inside
