What insulation is better for a frame house: TOP-14 rating of popular materials

Rating of heaters for the walls of a frame house

There are many companies that offer their products. It must meet safety requirements, it is imperative to obtain a certificate from the fire department for it, and the material must not lose heat. The average life of the product is 10 - 20 years, after which it must be replaced. This rating will help you understand how to choose insulation for a frame house and what to look for first.

The best mineral insulation

Such heaters are used quite often. They are proven to be effective, relatively inexpensive and have a long lifespan. It is not difficult to lay such material, which reduces the costs of the company during construction.

Expanded clay

This is a porous clay material, the cost of which is quite high. It is often used to insulate objects. Most often they are used for floor and ceiling insulation. Thermal conductivity no more than 0.14 W / m * K. to obtain the best result, it is required to use a layer of 15 cm. The vapor barrier is poor: the material absorbs moisture and is reluctant to part with it. But expanded clay can be easily installed on your own, without spending money on the services of specialists. According to reviews, in order to obtain the best result, you need to choose the right faction, and this already requires some experience or specialist advice.

Specifications:

• clay-based;
• absorbs moisture well;
• for best efficiency a layer of 15 cm is required.

Slag wool

Many, deciding what is better to insulate a frame house from the inside, choose slag wool. It can be used to insulate walls, ceiling and floor. The material is not environmentally friendly, but it has a low price. It is produced from the waste of the metallurgical region, but its characteristics are not inferior to rather expensive materials. This insulation weighs a little, and it is very easy to install it. It is possible to work on almost any surface. The only thing the user needs to think about is vapor barrier, since this indicator is not the best for slag wool. If you fully comply with all the requirements, laying the material according to the technology, then you can forget about the need to replace the insulation for 50 years.

Important... There are also low-quality products on the market, as evidenced by negative reviews. Therefore, it is worth buying slag wool only in reliable and large stores. It is highly recommended to ask for a certificate to ensure that the product meets all GOST-R requirements.

Specifications:

• service life is 50 years;
• low vapor barrier;
• produced from metallurgical waste.

Foam glass

This is a very high quality material that is easy to install due to its block shape. With its help, you can forget about an additional layer of vapor barrier, since this material has increased resistance to moisture. According to the manufacturer, this product can be used for 100 years. The product is completely environmentally friendly, resistant to biodegradation and has a low flammability. At high temperatures, the release of harmful vapors is minimal, which is very important during a fire.The permeability coefficient is only 0.04.

Specifications:

• permeability coefficient 0.04;
• environmentally friendly product;
• repels moisture;
• service life up to 100 years.

Glass wool

This product is very actively used in construction today. He has an average price, but very high quality indicators. Glass wool is easy to install, you can work with absolutely any surface. Probably the only drawback is the unpleasant sensations during physical contact. However, this happens only at the stage of insulation. Glass wool is used for interior and exterior decoration. The service life is about 20 years. With this product, it is possible to fill all the voids that appear during construction. Thus, heat loss is reduced. Low thermal conductivity is an important advantage. Also, glass wool is not flammable.

Important... Glass wool perfectly absorbs moisture, so it is required to provide an additional vapor barrier during the construction of the building.

Specifications:

• non-combustible material;
• low thermal conductivity;
• the term of use is about 20 years.

Basalt wool

It is quite convenient to stack it because it is sold in the form of briquettes. If necessary, they can be trimmed using a sharp knife. Today it is one of the most famous and popular insulation materials that should be used in the construction of a frame house. Various rocks are used as a basis. Quite high fire safety and durability. Low thermal conductivity. The material does not absorb moisture and is considered environmentally friendly. According to the manufacturer, the service life is about 50 years. But with external insulation, it is recommended to change the material after 20 - 30 years.

Rating of polymer insulation

They are not natural, but they have rather high quality indicators. Therefore, more and more users are choosing polymer products. When deciding what is the best way to insulate a frame house, it is worth considering these products.

Penofol

This product comes in rolls. It is quite pleasant to the touch, so it is easy and quick to install it. Recommended for wall insulation. There is a high reflective effect. If used for wall insulation, then it is worth additionally using one more material. But with the help of penofol, you can create effective moisture protection. If you use this material, then the heat loss will be minimal. Foil and polyethylene are heat resistant. It turns out to effectively reflect radio signals, heat waves and a number of other radiations. However, this is a controversial advantage, because then there may be problems with mobile communications.

Specifications:

• foil and polyethylene with balls filled with inert gas;
• available in rolls;
• does not let heat through.

Polyurethane foam

Polyurethane foam is applied by spraying, therefore it perfectly fills all voids. This is foam, which then hardens, not allowing heat to pass through. The service life is about 50 years. There is no need to create an additional layer to protect against moisture.

Specifications:

• spray foam;
• thermal conductivity from 0.019 to 0.03.

Penoizol

This material is very easy to apply. At the same time, it perfectly fills all cavities, reducing heat loss. There are quite high thermal insulation properties here, and the service life is about 25 years. Over time, the foam does not deform or degrade. However, it is important to create a ventilation system in the room.

Important... It is necessary to have skills when installing this insulation. If everything is not done according to technology, then the efficiency will be low.

Specifications:

• sold as foam;
• the term of use is about 25 years.

Styrofoam

Today it is one of the most budgetary artificial insulation that can be used. It is sold in briquettes and can be easily cut using a sharp knife. Moisture is not absorbed, and over time the shape does not deform, which is a very important indicator. All installation requirements must be strictly complied with in order to achieve maximum effect. Ordinary polystyrene does not meet fire safety requirements, it is necessary to buy a specialized one. It is treated with a special substance, which significantly reduces toxicity in case of ignition. Be sure to use the ventilation system in the room.

Specifications:

• low thermal conductivity;
• low flammability.

XPS or extruded polystyrene foam

This is a very popular insulation, which is often used in construction today. It has a rather high price, but excellent quality indicators. Can even be placed in the basement. These are plates that do not allow heat to pass through. However, the seams must be filled with polyurethane foam in order to create a monolithic layer. Experts point out that a 50 mm layer is equivalent to 925 mm brickwork. It is recommended to install the hood indoors if it will be residential.

Specifications:

• in briquettes;
• low thermal conductivity.

The best chipboard insulation

Today, such materials are also used. They are environmentally friendly and inexpensive. For those who want to save money, this will be the best option.

Sawdust

This is probably the cheapest insulation material for today, which is used in the construction of frame houses. Because of this, many are skeptical of him. Moreover, various bugs and rodents are often found in it. But if you process the material, then it will not be such a desirable place for pests. Moreover, the shrinkage will be minimal. When using this product, it is required to control the level of humidity. Therefore, it is recommended to install an additional protective layer against moisture. Users note the high breathability of this material. The heat transfer is quite low, but the efficiency directly depends on the layer and tamping.

Specifications:

• natural material;
• low thermal conductivity.

Fibrolite

This is an excellent material that also has good sound insulation. Thus, it is often used during the construction of frame houses.Sold in many specialized stores, it allows you to maintain an optimal climatic balance. High resistance to fire is noted, which is an important advantage. The thermal conductivity coefficient is 0.063. Recently, the demand for this material has been actively growing, despite the rather high price. The service life is about 30 years.

Specifications:

• thermal conductivity coefficient is 0.063;
• excellent sound insulation;
• can be used for 30 years.

Cork agglomerate

This is a natural technical cork, which is often used for floor and ceiling insulation. Her price is quite high. But the material is completely safe and hardly flammable. You can find products in various thicknesses on the market. Thus, if you plan to insulate walls with cork, you must choose the highest density. A big advantage is the fact that this natural material does not like rodents. That is, it will not be damaged over time. The average service life is 30 years. Sheets easily withstand heavy loads and do not deform.

Specifications:

• natural material;
• 0.04 thermal conductivity;
• light weight.

Flaxan

This is a very high quality modern natural material that is recommended to be used for insulating frame houses. However, it is used quite rarely due to the very high price. Flaxan has excellent characteristics, and it also does not have a negative effect on people who live in a house insulated with it. The material is highly flammable, so this must be taken into account when purchasing.

Specifications:

• term of use up to 75 years;
• thermal conductivity at a layer of 100 mm 0.034;
• provides sound insulation.

These are the most common wood-shaving insulation today. They have very good performance. Many are sure that they are susceptible to rodent attack, and can still rot. But this is not entirely true, as all goods are processed to reduce the likelihood of deformation and damage. Moreover, such processing does not greatly increase the price. It is important to properly lay the insulation to obtain the desired result. If the technology is violated, then the product life will be shorter, and the heat loss will also increase.

How to choose a heater?

The range of heaters is really huge. In this case, various materials are used as a basis, including their mixture. Each of them has its own permeability coefficient. When choosing, you need to look that the permeability is lower than that of the wood used for the frame.

Table. Permeability coefficient of insulation materials

Material	Permeability coefficient
Extruded polystyrene foam	0.013
Polyurethane foam	0.5
Styrofoam	0.23
Expanded clay	0.21
Pine and spruce across the grain	0.32
Ecowool	0.32
Mineral wool with a density of 200	0.49
Mineral wool with a density of 50	0.6
Reinforced concrete with a density of 2500 kg / m3	0.03

Important... According to the table, extruded polystyrene foam is considered the best insulation. But he has a fairly high price, so many try to choose other materials.

When deciding which insulation to choose for the walls of a frame house, you need to look not only at the material itself. It is required to additionally take into account the complexity of installation, the qualifications of workers, the characteristics of the premises and a number of other factors. It is imperative to follow the styling technology in order to achieve the desired result.In some cases, it is impossible to carry out all the technology at the facility when choosing one or another insulation. Then you have to make a choice in favor of the other.

With regard to wind and steam protection, manufacturers are constantly improving it. This allows you to increase the life of the material. But now we have to change the insulation every 10 to 20 years. It begins to deform and collapse. If you do not replace it, you will have to spend more fuel on heating the room.

Thus, the cheapest insulation for a frame house can only be suitable for non-residential premises. When it is planned to live on site, it is better to use more expensive materials.