Home insulation

This section provides a lot of practical information on house insulation.

Erecting various buildings: a house, a bathhouse, a garage, many owners do not think that dampness, fungus, and mold are unacceptable in them. In addition, in such aggressive conditions, the life of the building is significantly reduced, which will lead to the inevitability of quick repairs and additional costs.

Do you know how much heat goes into the street due to poor-quality insulation of walls, floors, ceilings, doors / gates? Many people think that for comfortable conditions it is enough to pay attention only to the heating system, the choice of a powerful heater or the installation of a warm floor. However, all this will only lead to the loss of funds for extra kilowatts.

If you think that only professionals with a diploma from a construction university can deal with insulation, then you are deeply mistaken. You can do high-quality insulation of your home with your own hands. This special section will help you, which has accumulated a large store of knowledge, step-by-step installation instructions, practical recommendations on the best and most affordable heaters, nuances and secrets of high-quality and fast work performance. Let's make your home warm together!

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2020

Cold bridges: how and from what to build a warm house

The construction of a private house is a time-consuming process that requires large financial investments. It is all the sadder if, after finishing, the owner notices cold in some parts of the walls or moisture. But with the right approach to construction and choosing the right material, these troubles can be avoided.

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Aug

2018

Insulation for the walls of the house outside under siding - how to choose and do DIY installation

In recent years, a building material such as siding has become a very popular solution for decorating the facade of a house, both among individual developers and construction companies. Interest in this material is caused by its ease of use and a wide range of color solutions, according to

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2017

Choosing insulation for the walls of the house outside: price, types and review of manufacturers

Home insulation is one of the most important factors affecting the economy of the family budget. After all, if the house is blown from all sides, heating costs increase many times over. Experienced craftsmen do not advise to insulate the premises from the inside - this leads not only to a decrease in the usable area,

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Apr

2017

Competent insulation of a wooden house outside: do it yourself

Thermal insulation of houses is carried out not only to reduce heating costs and reduce heat loss. High-quality insulation of a wooden house from the outside allows you to keep a comfortable coolness in the premises in the heat. This reduces the need for air conditioners and, accordingly, increases

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Sep

2016

Insulation for the floor in a wooden house: which is better and how to choose?

It is impossible to create a cozy atmosphere in your own home without high-quality floor insulation, since it is when the feet are frozen that most people feel discomfort or get sick. It is always pleasant to walk barefoot on a warm floor, especially when it is snowing or

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May

2016

Do-it-yourself floor insulation in a private house - how to do it right?

To reduce the heat loss of a cottage, the consumption of energy used in heating systems, floor insulation in a private house is used with their own hands using several technologies. The choice depends on the design, floor material, flooring, available budget. Most of those

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Mar

2016

Insulation for walls inside the house in the country or how not to freeze

Choosing the right insulation for the walls inside the house in the country is not as easy as it seems to many. In this review, we will assess the advantages and disadvantages of popular types, analyze the comparative characteristics of each of them, consider how to organize warm rooms in the country, so that

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Mar

2016

Insulating the ceiling in a house with a cold roof on your own

The ceiling with insufficient insulation is the main zone of heat loss, since warm air, instead of circulating around the room, instantly cools down. In addition to reducing comfort levels, cold ceilings increase heating costs and accelerate structural failure.

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Mar

2016

Floor insulation in a wooden house from below: technology and choice of material

If, during the operation of a residential wooden house, residents feel that the floor remains cold at any time of the year and no heating can save them from this phenomenon, then there are design errors or construction defects. Poorly insulated floor creates problems for residents, as energy consumption

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Jan

2016

Insulation of the facade with penoplex: technology of work

In addition to coziness, warmth and comfort remain indispensable attributes of a home. If the tenants create a friendly atmosphere in the house, then the sound and heat insulation characteristics directly depend on the facing material. Penoplex is widely used in modern construction, which

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Jan

2016

How to make a facade insulation with mineral wool with your own hands?

House insulation is a very important finishing component. It should be done if the home is located in the cold regions of the country. It is not difficult to insulate the facade with mineral wool with your own hands, it is only important to know the main characteristics of the material and the technology of installation work. For

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