The problem of cold floors is relevant in Russia, partly due to the climate. Sometimes such a question arises because of poor-quality work of builders. Nowadays, the building materials market is filled with an abundance of various heaters. One of these heat insulators is penofol. This material has a wide range of applications and is one of the most modern. Insulating the floor with penofol will be an excellent solution to the problems associated with cold flooring.
Features
This material surprises with its scope. They can insulate the entire house. This coating is made of polyethylene. The production technology consists in the fact that polyethylene is coated with special reagents that foam. The mixture is applied to the foil base. Coating cures for a secure grip.
Foil base only enhances thermal insulation. This process occurs due to the fact that heat waves are reflected inside the building.
Most important characteristics:
- Penofol small in thickness. It has high thermal insulation performance. The material is excellent for warming small rooms in which it is not possible to put a bulk layer of thermal insulation material.
- A distinctive feature of penofol is its versatility. It is widely used as a waterproofing. Also suitable for providing vapor barrier.
- Pairs well with other materials, even enhancing their properties.
- This product is produced using the most modern technologies. The material has a long service life. In the manufacture do not use various harmful additives. The product is environmentally friendly and does not harm human he alth.
- Possesses good resistance to various weather conditions. Can be used at low temperatures. The lowest operating temperature is minus 55 degrees. Penofol will be difficult to melt, even at a temperature of +110 degrees.
- Insulation of the floor with penofol passes without difficulty. The material is easy to install. Prices are pleasantly surprising.
What class of insulation to take?
It is worth paying attention to the class of the product before buying. Penofol is divided into three classes: A, B, C. The difference between them is on which side they have foil. materialcategory "A" it is provided only on one side. The class differs from others by the presence of foil on both sides. Penofol of the third category has a feature: the presence of an adhesive layer on one side, and foil on the other. It is most convenient for them to carry out the installation of the structure in difficult areas.
Where is penofol used?
This material is good for use in room insulation, as well as for vapor barrier. Often there is floor insulation with penofol in a wooden house. After completion of work, the heat is securely retained in the room, providing comfort. In multi-storey buildings, floor insulation with penofol is often found on the loggia. It is appropriate to use it when they combine a loggia with a living room and want to achieve the effect of a warm floor throughout the apartment.
In addition to wall insulation, penofol is also used for ceilings. They are equipped with thermal insulation in the duct. The material is suitable for work in pipelines. It is even used in the automotive industry, at the stage of thermal insulation of the car body.
How can I insulate a wooden floor with penofol?
In old private houses, as a rule, the floors are made of wood. Over time, they begin to poorly retain heat, it becomes cold in the room. It is especially difficult for residents in the autumn and winter periods. There is a simple method how to correct the current situation with the floor. It is possible to insulate the wooden floor with penofol without opening. Thermal insulation material is laid on top. It turns out that the layer is on top of the wooden floor. It is placed end to end. It's important not to forgetthat the seams must be sealed with special aluminum tape.
The resulting layer is covered with plywood sheets. Thermal insulation is attached to the wooden base using self-tapping screws.
Insulation of the wooden floor with penofol from below occurs by raising the upper boards. It is preferable to remove the old coating from the boards and put several layers of coating between the joists. The material must be laid with the foil down. After that, the old coating is returned to its place.
Floor insulation from below with penofol is a convenient way to work with this material. The floors will definitely get warmer.
What is the best way to fix the material?
Do not use staples when attaching penofol to a wooden coating. The mechanical method in this case is not the best solution. If the coating needs to be fixed, then it is worth using glue or a special self-adhesive material.
Using foam foam on concrete floors
Floor insulation in a private house with penofol is widely used even on a concrete base.
To get a quality coating, you need to work consistently:
- The concrete pavement is being leveled. It must be free of all kinds of contaminants. It is better to use a bulk screed. Some prefer self-levelling compound.
- Penofol is placed on the resulting flat surface. Recommendedchoose class "B", where there is foil on each side. It is necessary to make high-quality joints, and then close them with aluminum tape.
- The next step in insulating the floor with penofol will be the installation of a wooden frame. The cross section of the timber used must be at least 5.5 centimeters
- Insulation is selected, which is placed in a wooden frame. It must be pressed with mineral wool. Styrofoam may be used.
- The second layer of penofol is laid next. For this stage, you can take the class "A" of the desired product, which has foil on only one side.
- The final stage of insulation will be the installation of boards that are laid on wooden logs from above.
Pros of using penofol
It is important to know all the positive aspects of using this material:
- It can be laid in rooms where it is damp, for example, in the cellar (basement). When laying, separate membranes for waterproofing are not needed.
- In addition to the fact that you get a coating that retains heat well, soundproofing is a bonus. This quality of the material is relevant for high-rise buildings, where noisy neighbors.
- Penofol is recommended to be used in combination with other heat insulators, then its properties only increase. A good example is the use of the desired material in baths. A layer of aluminum foil in the steam room helps keep the heat in.
- Even with high humidity and high temperatures, penofol will not emit fumes that could be harmful to he althhuman.
- The material is considered thin, which is good when laying it on the ceiling. The height of the ceilings practically does not change, other heaters make the room visually smaller, as they recede a few centimeters from the ceiling.
- Penofol is offered for sale in rolls. It can be easily cut, and you can lay it down in a short amount of time.
- It is often used in areas where there is a high fire hazard. The material does not burn, making it indispensable.
- For private houses, it is taken to insulate basement floors, and also because mice do not gnaw it.
Reviews of owners of private houses
Homeowners respond positively to this material. Citizens note that they choose floor insulation with penofol because of the light technology. You can do the work yourself, the main thing is to follow the instructions for use.
Many people note the durability of the material they are looking for. When insulating the surface, it is difficult to make a mistake, even when sealing joints. Penofol also received positive feedback due to its low cost. Compared to other heaters, it has an affordable price for most citizens.
So, we found out what penofol is and how to insulate rooms.
