In the current economic conditions, special attention is paid to thermal insulation during the construction or repair of housing. It is important for the homeowner to build a maximally insulated structure, which will perfectly withstand temperature changes in the off-season, and also preserve the heat of the building in winter frosts.
Modern insulation covers not only roofs, but also other flat surfaces (floors, walls). Thanks to modern technologies, working with these materials is quite simple. You can handle the installation
independently, at home. Of course, such materials as glass wool require certain safety techniques, but these requirements are quite feasible, without additional costs and special equipment.
The variety of heat-insulating materials is very large. If you have not yet decided which heater to buy, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most popular heaters.
1. Styrofoam, aka expanded polystyrene. Air is 98% of this light material. The remaining components are plastic, a few modifiers, and some flame retardant. It retains heat well, insulates the building from noise, is easy to install, repels water. Such insulation is very relevant in Odessa, due to the peculiarities of the climate.
2. Extruded expanded polystyrene has high resistance to aggressive chemicals, does not shrink over time, does not swell, does not rot. This is an excellent coating for floors, facades and foundations. It is also suitable for refrigerating chambers. Endowed with high resistance to mechanical loads, which allows
use slabs of this material even in floor thermal insulation, with high soil load indicators.
3. Mineral wool. It has two main subspecies: stone and slag. Stone is made from rocks, and slag is made from the waste of the metallurgical industry. Carbamide or phenol is used as a binder. Moreover, phenol repels water better than carbomid, and this affects the characteristics of the product. Cotton wool is not flammable, retains heat well, is chemically passive, has high vapor permeability and a small percentage of shrinkage, even over a long period of time. This insulation is often used in coastal buildings in Odessa.
4. Glass wool. The fibers of this heater are molten glass. The material is very durable, elastic, fire-resistant, non-toxic, perfectly retains heat and protects the room from noise.
5. Foamed polyethylene. Porous material based on polyethylene. High soundproofing qualities and vapor barrier properties, very low moisture absorption.
6. Ecowool. The product is created from paper production waste. It is applied by spraying. It has good noise-absorbing properties. Thermal insulation is at a high level, but over time the material loses its volume and this indicator decreases. Water absorption is high.
7. Ceramic wool. Composition: aluminum oxide, silicon or zirconium. It is produced under the influence of air pressure or in a centrifuge. It is more resistant to temperature effects than mineral wool, does not deform and is not susceptible to chemically active substances.
8. Polyvinyl chloride foam insulation made from polyvinyl chloride resins. It can be in hard and soft forms, which expands its functionality. It has many subspecies, depending on the purpose.
9. Polyurethane foam insulation. The main component is polyester, into which water, diisocynate and emulsifiers are introduced. A chemical reaction occurs and a material with such characteristics as: chemical passivity, high noise insulation, and excellent heat insulation is formed. Such a heater is applied by spraying.
This is an indispensable tool for processing complex vertical surfaces and ceilings.
On our website you will find a wide range of heaters for various purposes. It's easy to buy insulation in Odessa! Our specialists will help you understand the variety of materials and choose the most optimal option for your needs.
