Insulation of a house from a bar from the inside is rare: houses made of wood have their own characteristics, and not all insulation technologies are suitable for them. However, if there is no other way out, but you still need to insulate the house, you can do it from inside the house. In order for the building not to suffer from freezing of the walls and the formation of condensation, you need to know several important subtleties and conditions.
Why internal insulation is undesirable
Insulation of a house from a bar inside poses a threat of decay of the walls, therefore it is rarely used. It will be especially significant for the bath: due to the constantly high humidity inside the room, it gives off a large amount of water vapor.
When the walls freeze, the “dew point” is located between the walls and the insulation; condensation will inevitably begin to accumulate in this space. The constant accumulation of moisture can lead to rotting of the lower rims.
Negative consequences can be avoided: for this it is necessary to organize good ventilation of the house so that water vapors leave naturally, and also take care of the mandatory vapor barrier of the walls.
In this case, wall insulation inside the house from a bar will not harm the house, although the natural appearance of the walls will be covered with other finishing materials.
Another disadvantage is the partial loss of internal space. A multi-layer insulation system will require at least 3-4 cm on each side of the room, and this will significantly reduce the usable area inside the house.
Reasons for home insulation
Internal insulation of a house from a bar may be required for various reasons:
- The owner does not want to obscure the exterior of the house. New buildings made of timber look beautiful, and in the first time after construction, the owners often do not want to hide their natural beauty with additional cladding.
- Such insulation may be required for an old house: if the previous owners did not take care of protecting their home, after buying such a house, the new owner has to quickly resolve the issue of thermal protection.
There may be many reasons, but in any case, strict adherence to construction technologies will be required so that it does not cause damage to the wall material.
How and what is better to insulate a house
How to insulate a house from a bar from the inside? Not every material is suitable for internal insulation: high requirements are imposed on their environmental friendliness, since the internal atmosphere of the house and its microclimate will directly depend on them. Most of the heaters of artificial origin immediately disappear, and you need to know about the properties of other common types:
- Polyfoam cannot be used for internal insulation. Firstly, this material has a low vapor conductivity, so it will interfere with natural air exchange.
Secondly, it is a combustible material that emits toxic substances when heated, which are very dangerous for humans. The usual expanded polystyrene can be replaced with expanded polystyrene, but it is better to abandon artificial insulation altogether.
- Mineral wool does not interfere with air exchange, but it also has one drawback: the plates emit microparticles that penetrate the atmosphere of the house and enter the lungs of the residents. Plates can be covered with a special film, but then one of the main advantages of a wooden house will be lost - environmental friendliness.
- Natural fibers will become an excellent alternative to artificial materials: linen and wool insulation is an economical and very effective solution: they keep heat well, do not give any harmful emissions and do not interfere with air exchange.
Having decided how to insulate the house from a bar inside, you need to purchase everything that may be required for installation: this is a wooden beam for the frame, a vapor barrier film and the selected inner lining.
Insulation installation technology
To insulate a house from a bar from the inside, the walls must first be caulked and protected with an antiseptic solution from decay. Processing should be carried out as efficiently as possible, since the walls can be exposed to condensation. After that, you can move on to decorating the walls: how to insulate a house from a bar from the inside?
- The first layer is a vapor barrier film that should protect the walls from moisture. It should be attached to the walls with an overlap so that no gaps appear over time.
- A vertical frame of the lathing is installed on the walls, for it you can use a bar with a section of 5x5 cm.It is located so that the insulation plates are located between the frame racks as tightly as possible, without the slightest gaps.
- Insulation is installed, which is closed by a second vapor barrier. This will prevent the negative impact of the indoor environment on the insulation material.
- After that, a finishing layer is set up. For this purpose, you can use a block house, lining, chipboard or drywall, which can be pasted over with wallpaper. The log house has smooth walls, on which any finishing materials can be placed without any problems.
Insulation work should be carried out in any house, as they help to keep the building warm, and all acquisition costs will pay off by further reducing utility bills.
How to insulate a wooden house from the inside?
Log houses have been gaining momentum lately. They are chosen not only for their low cost and environmental friendliness, but also because they can be built in a short time and at any convenient time (both in winter and summer).
However, such buildings need additional thermal insulation, especially in our country, where the climate in winter is very harsh in places.
Many, faced with such a problem, wondered whether it is possible to insulate a house from a bar from the inside and how to do it correctly?
Before answering this question, it is necessary to understand the reasons for the penetration of cold air into the room. There may be several of them:
- Incorrect installation and selection of the thickness of the insulation contribute to the penetration of cold air into the room.
- There are holes and gaps between the timber, which were formed during shrinkage or improper installation.
Stages of warming a house from a bar inside
Internal insulation of a house from a bar includes several stages:
- Preparation of the premises.
- Leveling out all irregularities and holes.
- Vapor barrier.
- Frame.
- Thermal insulation of a house from a bar from the inside with the help of materials.
- Ventilation.
- Interior decoration of rooms.
Preparing the premises for insulation
Before you start insulating a house from a bar inside, you need to perform a number of preparatory work:
- cleaning all surfaces from dust and dirt (wallpaper, if any, should be removed);
- treat the surface with a special antiseptic solution (this must be done so that insects and mold do not appear);
- it is necessary to treat the surface with a solution that protects the wood from burning;
- all wiring that runs along the wall should be separated from the surface.
Wall treatment
Sealing cracks
At this stage, it is necessary to close all the available cracks, even the smallest ones, using jute fiber. The void is filled using a chisel. For large holes, tape tow is used.
On a note: If the house has just been built, and no one lives in it, then it is necessary to close all the holes again in a year. If they live in a building, then this procedure can be carried out in a couple of years, since shrinkage occurs more slowly than in a non-residential building.
Vapor barrier
The accumulation of moisture between the timber can lead to rotting of the wood. To avoid this, a barrier is created - a vapor barrier and waterproofing film, which is placed on the rough side of the timber. This must be done before you begin to insulate the inside of the wall.
Thanks to a correctly positioned vapor barrier / waterproofing film, moisture does not get onto the wood.
Frame / lathing
Racks are made in advance so that the corners are of the desired shape. The length of the timber will be equal to the height of the room (section 5 × 10 cm).
Another strip is cut off with the same length, but with a different section (5 × 5 cm). It is attached with self-tapping screws to the edge of the timber. The result is a design that resembles the letter "G".
It is worth noting that there should be exactly as many such racks as there are corners in the room. To keep the racks in the desired position, use a level. Then, observing the distance between the slats in half a meter, the bars with a cross section of 5 × 5 cm are installed vertically.
Insulation laying
Installation of insulation material
Mineral wool is used for thermal insulation. It is worth noting that the width of the insulation should be a couple of centimeters larger than the gap between the bars.
With the help of anchors, during the installation process, the insulation is fixed to the wall.
Advice: For additional thermal insulation (that is, to improve it) another layer of film is applied.
Finishing work
A stapler is used to attach the polyethylene to the bar. As soon as the film is fixed, they move on to decorating the room.
Ventilation system
After thermal insulation is carried out, the air humidity in the house will increase, therefore, a ventilation system should be created: with its help, the microclimate will improve.
For this purpose, an attic is perfect, where you can place the entire ventilation system. A fan with a low power level can be used to start circulating air.
In winter, it is necessary to turn on the fan for half an hour every day.
Insulation of the floor in a house from a bar from the inside
To reduce heat loss in a wooden house, it is necessary to insulate the floors. For this, mineral wool / foam is used. If the floor is already covered, then it must be dismantled.
An important detail: After disassembling the floor, a rough covering is made from the base of the structure, on which polyethylene is placed. The gaps between the lags are sealed with insulation material.
If you are going to insulate with the help of polystyrene, then first you need to fill the gravel into the floor structure by forty centimeters, and then level it.
It will take about two weeks for the concrete to dry completely. After two weeks, a film is laid on the rough coating, and then the foam.
Ceilings
For insulation of the ceiling, foam / mineral wool / expanded clay is used.
However, despite the wide selection of thermal insulation materials, most owners use sawdust. Such insulation is good because it is highly environmentally friendly and low cost.
But before insulating the ceiling with it, it must be treated with an antiseptic solution. This will prevent the appearance of fungus. Also, this material is treated with antipyrine so that in the event of a fire, it does not catch fire.
To avoid the appearance of rodents, you should dry the sawdust well and add lime to them. This insulation is tightly packed into voids.
What should be considered when choosing a heater?
Range of insulation materials
To choose a heater that is as safe as possible for health, you need to pay attention to the combination of material with wood. Insulation must not only be well ventilated, but also must be in harmony with the properties and vapor permeability of wood.
Attention: Many people prefer foam. But, it is worth noting that such material does not allow moisture to pass through well, therefore it is not worth using it for internal as well as external thermal insulation of the room (condensation will drip onto the tree, which will lead to rotting of the timber).
Despite the fact that basalt and fiberglass are unnatural materials, they have excellent vapor permeability properties. If there is a ventilation system, moisture will not accumulate.
But it is worth noting that such materials emit harmful substances that, during the ventilation process, enter the room. As a result, a person breathes them. Of course, if you install the film, then no harmful particles will enter the room, but the beneficial microclimate of the tree will also disappear.
As for flax fiber and fiberboard, they are best combined with the properties of wood.
Video about the internal insulation of a log house
The house is insulated from a bar using a certain technology using the following tools and materials:
- vapor barrier film;
- insulation;
- special mixtures for protecting wood from insects;
- brush.
Preparatory work
Insulation of the walls of a house from a bar is done with the help of various heaters. It is prohibited to use the following products for this work:
- overall insulation;
- expanded polystyrene;
- Styrofoam.
The above materials release carcinogenic substances that adversely affect human health. House insulation is carried out using thermal insulation materials that meet the following requirements:
- easy installation;
- environmental friendliness;
- safety for human health;
- durability;
- fire safety.
Experts recommend using special heaters with a film that do not need a vapor barrier. For thermal insulation of the walls of a log house from the inside, you will need to prepare the surface. Cracks, chips and gaps are eliminated. It is recommended to carefully inspect the condition of the joints, corners and joints of the log house. The walls are insulated after cleaning them from dust.
The surface is treated with a special insect repellent compound. Insulation of a log house involves treating the walls with a liquid that protects the surface from burning and decay. Surface wiring is separated from the wall. Then it is necessary to seal the cracks. The repeated procedure is carried out 1 year after the construction of the house. If the building is residential, then it will be caulked again in 2-3 years.
The slots are sealed with jute fiber. The voids existing in the walls are filled with special compounds and chisels. To caulk a wide gap, you need a tape tow. Thermal insulation of the walls of a log house from the inside provides for the arrangement of an insulating layer. It is recommended to use forced ventilation to reduce humidity. Experts do not recommend installing direct external hoods. The ventilation ducts are connected through the attic space. To maintain the desired humidity in a log house, a low-power fan is used.
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Step-by-step instruction
The walls of a log house are insulated after the installation of a hydro and vapor barrier film. It is placed with a rough surface to the bar. This technology protects the wood from the ingress of moist air. In this case, the withdrawal of excess moisture is observed. If the house is insulated with mineral wool, then the crate is equipped.
For its manufacture, a bar or a metal profile is used (when sheathing the walls of the gypsum board). To make a wooden lathing, you will need to measure the height of the building. A bar with a cross section of 50x100 mm is cut taking into account the data obtained. A bar with a section of 50x50 mm (with the same length) is placed along the edge of the previous rail. Self-tapping screws are used to fix the bars.
The resulting racks (in the shape of the letter "G") are fixed at the corners of the building. To control the vertical arrangement of the racks, a level is used. Beams with a section of 50x50 mm are laid between the corner posts in a vertical position. In this case, a step of 500-600 mm is observed. The bars used are pre-treated with a liquid that prevents rotting and fire.
The next stage involves laying mineral wool. Pre-roll the roll. Taking into account the required height, a strip of insulation is cut off. Its width should be 1-2 cm greater than the distance between the vertical bars. Anchors with large round caps are used to fix the insulation. It is recommended to insulate the house together.
To improve thermal insulation, fiberglass mats are installed. This material can be covered with a vapor barrier film on 1 or 2 sides. The walls behind the battery are insulated with a special foil material.
If the house is insulated using heat-insulating material without a film, then a vapor barrier layer will need to be laid.
It is necessary to prevent moisture condensation on the surface of the walls during sudden temperature changes. To carry out these works, a vapor barrier film is used.
Timber cottages have been actively built in recent years in Russia. There is a logical explanation for this phenomenon - timber buildings are built quickly, are inexpensive, while they are very comfortable and look great. However, timber walls shrink during the first few years of operation, as a result of which cracks can form on them. For this reason, the heat saving rate of the cottage is significantly reduced and there is a need for insulation. External insulation for buildings made of wood is undesirable - wood without contact with open air begins to rot quickly, in addition, the appearance of a wooden house is lost, which has to be hidden behind decoration. For these reasons, homeowners resort to insulating a log house from the inside.
Timber as a building material for cottages
Wood building materials allow you to build beautiful, comfortable, reliable and environmentally friendly country houses. Modern timber is easy to use and practical to operate. It comes in several flavors:
Planed... A regular log is given a square or rectangular cross-section, and the result is a planed bar. It is cheap, but in the process of natural shrinkage it can deform and crack. In addition, such material is unprotected from decay, mold and blue.
Profiled... It differs from the planed one by the presence of a sample on the working side, which makes it possible to assemble a log house using the “thorn in the groove” or “comb” technology. Thanks to the availability of sampling, ideal walls can be built without cracks and defects.
Glued... The most expensive, but also the highest quality material. It is created by connecting thin, well-dried lamellas. A special harmless glue acts as a connecting substance. Glued laminated timber practically does not shrink, does not crack, is not exposed to the negative effects of moisture and insects.
In low-rise construction, glued laminated timber with a section of 150x150 mm is most often used. This type of wood attracts with the optimal ratio of price and quality. But in regions with cold winters, walls of this thickness may not be warm enough. This problem can be solved with the help of elementary insulation of the house from a bar of 150x150 from the inside.
On our website you can familiarize yourself with the most popular projects of houses made of laminated veneer lumber from construction companies presented at the exhibition of low-rise country houses.
Insulation of log houses
Before starting the insulation process, it is necessary to invite a specialist who will give a professional assessment of the condition of the walls, ceiling, floor and ceilings. For this purpose, the entire building is inspected from the outside and from the inside. As a result of the inspection, you will be given a recommendation - it will be enough to re-caulk, or the house needs to be insulated with insulating materials.
If you decide to insulate the cottage from the inside, you need to choose a good insulator for this, which has the following requirements.
Efficiency... After installing the insulation, the house should become much warmer and more comfortable, and heating costs should be reduced by an order of magnitude.
Environmental friendliness... This indicator is especially important for internal insulation. They should not emit substances harmful to humans.
Fire resistance... Most effective insulation materials ignite when exposed to open flames. You need to choose a material that either burns weakly, or generally has a tendency to fade.
Durability... Sheet and roll heat insulators must be replaced periodically. But the less often you have to do this, the cheaper and easier it will be to service at home.
Ease of use... The simpler the installation technology, the cheaper each replacement will cost.
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer a house insulation service. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.
Materials for insulating a log house
Internal insulation of a house from a bar is most often performed using the following materials:
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penolirutan;
Styrofoam.
Minvata
It is a very effective insulator with low thermal conductivity and good sound insulation properties. It is quite safe in terms of ignition, resistant to temperature changes, and has a low cost.
However, this material has its drawbacks. For interior decoration, it must be laid in a thick layer, otherwise condensation may accumulate with all the negative consequences. In addition, mineral wool particles can cause an unpleasant reaction on contact with the skin. Therefore, you need to work with her in a special suit and a respirator.
Ecowool
Modern advanced material. More effective than mineral wool. The main advantages are vapor permeability, which allows you to preserve the characteristics of wood walls, and the ability to maintain thermal insulation qualities even when wet. Ecowool is environmentally friendly, durable and economical. The disadvantages here are as follows - since ecowool is made from waste (usually from waste paper), its quality is quite difficult to control even at the production stage. In addition, the installation of such insulation requires the involvement of highly qualified specialists.
Polyurethane
Another version of modern insulation with improved properties. This is the most effective insulation to date. Its thermal conductivity is minimal. It is achieved due to the porous structure of the material. It is applied by spraying, due to which the formation of "cold bridges" is excluded. Polyurethane can be used to insulate vertical and inclined surfaces. It is vapor permeable and has the ability to damp when ignited.
Of the minuses, it should be noted the complexity of the installation of this material. It is also important that polyurethane is vapor-tight, which means that when using it, it is necessary to equip a ventilation system.
Styrofoam
Traditional foam has proven itself as a reliable and effective insulation material. It is an excellent noise isolator, self-extinguishing, easy to work with and inexpensive. But at the same time, it is distinguished by high water absorption and low vapor permeability. Among other things, rodents love him.
Stages of work on the insulation of internal walls
Warming of the premises of a log house must be done very carefully and carefully. Poorly performed insulation work will lead to the fact that cold and dampness will still penetrate into the house, and the insulation will have to be shifted again.
Preparation of premises
First you need to remove trim, dirt and dust from the walls. After that, the wooden walls are treated with a special septic tank that protects the tree from mold and insects. In addition, it is necessary to treat the timber with a composition that reduces the flammability of the wood material. During preparatory work, all wiring must be separated from the walls. Then it can be returned to its place.
Caulking walls
At this stage, you should walk along the walls and close absolutely all cracks, including the smallest ones with jute fiber. This procedure is carried out on the outer walls every 2-3 years, and on the inner walls with each replacement of the insulation.
Vapor barrier
In order for the tree not to deteriorate from the accumulating condensate, before laying the insulation, it should be covered with a vapor barrier film. Vapor barrier is especially important when insulating interior walls with mineral wool or foam.
Lathing
At the next stage, a frame is constructed that will hold the insulating materials - the crate. It must be installed before insulating the house from a bar from the inside with any roll or sheet material. Spray-applied liquid insulation does not require a frame. For the lathing, bars with a cross section of 50 to 50 mm are used.
Insulation laying
Insulation is placed between the battens of the crate and fixed to the wall. It is important to cover the entire surface with an insulating material so that there are no gaps between it and the sheathing bars. Particular attention should be paid to the high-quality fastening of the upper and side edges of the insulation.
Ventilation system
A too humid microclimate is created in a house that is insulated from the inside. As a result, condensation settles on finishes, furniture and other interior items. To avoid this, you need to immediately think over a good forced ventilation system when arranging insulation.
Finishing work
After laying the insulation, the wall is sewn up with sheets of drywall. Previously, you can lay a second layer of vapor barrier on the insulating material. After installing drywall, the walls are decorated with any material to the taste of the homeowners. This can be a natural timber finish or any other option.
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Log house insulated with mineral wool
Conclusion
A house from a bar must be warm and cozy. Having an idea of how to insulate a log house from the inside, you can easily make it like this. The whole process is not very complicated, but you need to trust it to experienced craftsmen, who will choose the right insulation, put it in a good quality and finish the work with an impeccable decorative finish.