A private home is always associated with warmth and comfort. Fireplace and large spacious rooms. Everything is natural and environmentally friendly. But in fact, it is not so easy to achieve warmth without high-quality and time-tested materials.
House insulation is the most important issue during renovation. A wide range of heaters on the building materials market very often puts people in a stupor. What to choose, what material is better?
In any case, the choice must be made. In order not to guess for a long time, you should choose a foil isolon. This is a material that is suitable for all types of insulation. It is practical and versatile. And the article will help you draw the right conclusions.
Composition
Foil isolon is the most popular material for warming private houses. Despite its relatively high cost, the use is only gaining momentum. It is used not only for the floor, they also insulate both walls and roofs. The versatility of the material makes it possible to use it in absolutely any area of construction.
Izolon is based on polyethylene foam, which is recycled several times. Moderntechnology allows you to create a fine-mesh structure, the thickness of which can be adjusted. A thin layer of foil is applied to the outside of such a material. This layer serves not only for additional thermal insulation, but also plays the role of protection from environmental influences.
Classification
Isolon is divided into two main types: NPE - uncrosslinked and PPE - crosslinked. The first type is produced according to the following technology: polyethylene undergoes three stages of foaming with air in a vertical form.
Non-crosslinked isolon is produced according to the latest technologies on the most modern equipment. For its production, a liquid polymer is used, which is preheated and melted, after which it is filled with carbon dioxide. This results in the formation of closed pores. The canvas is uniform.
Also, the isolon is divided according to the thickness of the main layer (the foil coating is not taken into account here). The minimum material thickness is 2 mm, but the maximum often reaches 5 cm. The choice depends on the application - industrial, engineering, residential.
Benefits
Foil insulation isolon has a lot of advantages. Thanks to this, it takes a leading position in the market not only for residential applications, but also in industry, transport and even in medicine. Below is a list of Isolone benefits.
- High thermal insulation performance.
- Almost zero vapor permeability.
- When using isolon, additional waterproofing is not required, since the materialdoes not absorb moisture.
- Has soundproofing properties.
- Installation does not require special knowledge, so it is very easy to insulate yourself.
- Material is elastic, easy to cut.
- Non-toxic in use.
- The service life is not limited. Isolon is resistant to any climate influences, does not rot. Operating time from 100 years.
- Reusable if needed.
- Can be used with other thermal insulation materials.
- Does not change its chemical composition for a long time, which cannot be said about other types of thermal insulation.
- The high thermal conductivity of foil isolon allows it to be used in various fields.
Flaws
Having studied the list above, we can assume that foil isolon is the most ideal option for home insulation. It is.
Among the disadvantages of this material is only its cost. Due to the fact that the material has a non-destructive structure and is absolutely environmentally friendly, its price may not be affordable for everyone.
The cost, no doubt, justifies itself. Long service life and recyclability are qualities few materials possess. Otherwise, there are no flaws in foil isolone.
Applications
Insulation with foil isolon can be done not only on the floor. It has a lot of properties. Therefore, the use of foilisolon very widely.
- Insulation of residential premises: walls, floors, roof and even foundation.
- Noise insulation and insulation of workshops, utility rooms in production.
- Very often, foil isolon is used for car repairs, they are replaced with rubber gaskets or made as an addition to welding.
- The orthopedic direction in medicine uses this environmentally friendly material for the production of insoles, arch supports and anti-deformation liners. Due to its structure, isolon has good shock-absorbing performance.
- When assembling refrigerators, PPE is used as additional insulation. Used in the construction of refrigeration equipment.
- For thermal insulation of baths, saunas. Commercial premises, warehouses.
- Pipeline production - gas, ventilation.
There are a lot of areas where isolon is used. This is due to its versatility and practicality. Soft and flexible material allows you to give it any shape.
Sequence of work
In order for the material not to cause complaints during operation, it is worth remembering the general installation rules:
- The thickness of the foil isolon is selected taking into account the characteristics of the surface to be insulated.
- According to pre-made dimensions, cut the material with a sharp construction knife into pieces.
- When laying foil self-adhesive isolon, remove the protective film and, pressing lightly, lay the material on the surface. In order not to formvoids, it is more convenient to do this with a roller or brush in one direction.
- To adhere isolon without an adhesive layer to the surface, you need to use acrylic glue or solutions like No. 888.
- For greater strength, cover the joints with construction tape or fasten with a stapler. Scotch tape is better to use metallized. This is the most durable material, and the joints will definitely not disperse.
As you can see, the work is simple, and anyone can handle it. Just get started.
Floor insulation process
The pledge of a cozy home is a warm floor. Isolon will help you create such an atmosphere. You can be sure.
Floor insulation with foil isolon can be done both with and without other insulation. It depends on the climate, weather conditions and the desired result.
In the first case, mineral wool is more often used. The main rule here is to ensure that the joints of the isolon are located on the rails and are glued with tape.
Before starting work, it is worth dismantling the old insulation, and laying bars on the surface to which the material will be attached. Also, these bars will separate layers of mineral wool from each other. The foil should be on top. On top of the isolon, slats are laid perpendicular to the first row. Mineral wool is laid, and another layer of isolon is laid on top with a foil layer down. This method of insulation is suitable for the northern climate.
Independently izolon spreads on a wooden surface. Metallized adhesive tape is used to fasten the joints. Isolon is covered with plywood, and afterinstalling final flooring.
Wall insulation process
If the process of floor insulation is a common thing, then the insulation of walls with isolon has become known relatively recently. There are almost no differences in the process of laying thermal insulation. Therefore, you can handle the work yourself.
Important! It is worth choosing an isolon taking into account the characteristics of the surface for insulation.
Wall insulation is performed in the following order.
- Walls being prepared: cleaned and leveled if necessary.
- Bars are laid at a distance of 50-60 cm. They are fixed with self-tapping screws, the caps of which are puttied.
- Isolon foil is attached to these bars with construction tape inside the room. This is done so that the material reflects heat.
- Racks in two rows are installed on the floor perpendicular to the bars. Next, the installation of the main wall covering is carried out. It is worth remembering that the slats are stacked in two rows for high-quality fastening of the main coating.
Tools for working with isolon
Foil isolon has a very elastic and flexible structure, so it is very easy to work with it. Few tools are needed. Everything you need is always at hand.
- Construction knife.
- Screwdriver.
- Construction stapler.
- Hammer.
- Metalized tape.
These are the basic tools you need to work with foil isolon. Depending on the situation and premises, additionalmaterials.
How to choose isolon
So that the funds for insulation are not wasted (the material is very expensive), you should know which type to choose, depending on the room. The characteristics of the foil isolon depend on its thickness, so the main selection criterion is based on this.
To cover the floor, a thickness of 2-4 mm is needed, and for intermediate floors, it is worth using 20-30 mm thickness. To insulate large pipes, 10-30 mm will also work.
For work on roof insulation, it is worth choosing an isolon with a thickness of at least 15 mm. This will allow you to use the attic as a storage room. In the case of creating a residential attic, the thickness of the thermal insulation should be from 30 mm. For the equipment of such interiors, isolon is necessarily used as an additional coating of mineral wool.
Reducing vibration and impact noise will help achieve isolon with a thickness of 4-20 mm.
The overall atmosphere in the house depends on what material you choose. Additional sound insulation will not hurt if, for example, there are railway tracks or a busy highway nearby. In any case, isolon, even thin, will help you make the room more comfortable and warm.
Conclusion
Insulation of a house or other premises is a responsible matter. If the work is carried out poorly, then not only the material will be spoiled, but also the mood. It will take time to re-insulate.
