Wall insulation in a wooden house from the inside with your own. Instructions for insulating the walls of a wooden house from the inside

Does your wooden house require insulation? But you don't know how to do it right? Then the following information will definitely come in handy. It will be about. Although I would like to note that this method is not used as often as outdoor installation insulation. Why is this method considered less popular?

Modern thermal insulation materials have high technical characteristics: a light weight, flexibility, excellent ability to maintain the microclimate in the room.

There are several good reasons: firstly, the internal version of the insulation slightly reduces the living space; secondly, when installing the insulation on your own, due to inexperience, you can get a violation of the microclimate due to high humidity. That is why it is best if the insulation of a wooden house from the inside occurs after consultation with specialists or professional builders. They will tell you how to insulate a wooden house inside competently, quickly and correctly.

Please note that the method of internal insulation is fundamentally different from the installation of insulation outside the house.

Causes of a cold snap in the house and the procedure for thermal insulation work

Usually houses built of wood are particularly comfortable: they are cool in summer and warm in winter. Most often, the cold wooden house can be caused by 2 main reasons. This:

• poor-quality or improperly mounted outer heat-insulating layer;
• the appearance of cracks in the walls of the house as a result of improper installation, or drying out.

After the reasons for the cold in a wooden house have become clear, you can proceed to familiarize yourself with the list of upcoming work aimed at its internal insulation.

This process will take place in several stages:

1. First you need to prepare the surfaces.
2. Then caulk all existing gaps.
3. Arrange a layer of vapor barrier.
4. Mount the crate.
5. Lay a layer of thermal insulation.
6. Arrange ventilation system.
7. Next comes the finishing work.

And now about all these stages in more detail.

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Work on preparing the surface for insulation

The first stage of work on insulation involves the preliminary preparation of surfaces.

When laying heat insulating material respiratory organs and eyes should be protected from fine dust and other substances.

To begin with, clean all surfaces of the walls from dirt and dust. And then you can proceed to careful processing wooden walls with the help of a special composition that protects the tree from the reproduction of insects. It is very good if the composition you have chosen will additionally perform a function that prevents the process of decay. wooden surfaces, and protect it not only from moisture, but also from the risk of fire.

And yet, at the same stage, you need to take care of security electrical wiring. If there is an option for its surface location, then it must be separated from the wall. Close up the gaps

Having done all the above procedures, you can proceed to the second stage of warming. It provides for the implementation of work to eliminate existing gaps. They need to be carefully sealed. Many people know that after a house is built from a bar, it is necessary to carry out an additional procedure to eliminate cracks, after about 1 year.

Naturally, this is done if the house remained uninhabited. During the operation of the premises, re-caulking of cracks can be carried out later, after about 3 years. What is the best way to fill gaps? Usually, a material such as jute fiber is used for these purposes.

From the tools you will need a chisel, preferably wide and rather thin. especially for cracks large size use tape tow, which, before being placed in the gap, is twisted in the form of a roller. It is necessary to fill the slots until the material used can no longer be placed in them.

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Vapor barrier layer: nuances

Cork insulation retains heat very well and lends itself well to processing.

The presence of a vapor barrier in a wooden house is very important, since as a result of insulation, the wall is blocked between 2 heat-insulating layers. In this case, the degree of humidity in the room increases, since the walls arranged in this way are not capable of breathing. What to do in this case? A high-quality ventilation system saves, only with its help it is possible effective fight with humidity. If you do not allow dampness on the walls, then you will avoid the process of wood decay.

Simply put, you need to equip a high-quality vapor barrier. It is performed using a special film, which is placed on the surface of the wall with its rough side towards the wooden surface.

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Sheathing and thermal insulation layer

You can mount the crate layer on the walls using a wooden beam. It is also allowed to use a metal profile, but only in the case of subsequent sheathing with moisture-resistant plasterboard sheets.

Scheme of wall insulation: 1 - outer skin (lining); 2 - polyethylene; 3- OSB board; 4, 6 - vapor barrier layer; 5 - thermal insulation layer ( mineral wool); 7 - ventilation gap; 8 - inner lining.

In order for the corners of the crate to be even and correct, it is necessary to take care of the preparation of the corner posts in advance. To do this, make measurements of the height of the room and, in accordance with this value, cut the timber. The cross section of the beam used for these purposes should be 50 × 100 mm.

As a result of these manipulations, you should get a stand that resembles the letter “G” in its outline. Each of the corners of the room should be equipped with such a rack. When mounting, do not forget to check the verticality of their location.

Now you can proceed with the installation of vertical bars in increments of about 0.5 m. The bar should have a cross section of 50 × 50 mm. Do not forget that all wooden parts of the crate must be pre-treated with a protective compound against decay and fire.

After the crate is completed, you can proceed with the installation of the heat-insulating layer. For these purposes, a material such as mineral wool is well suited. After you have unrolled the roll of material, you need to cut it according to the desired height value. And the width of the heat-insulating layer should be 2 cm greater than the distance between the two vertical bars.

Having placed a strip of a heat-insulating layer between the bars, you need to fix it on the wall with anchors. Please note that anchors with large round caps are used. A second layer of insulation is fixed to the surface of the bars. Vapor barrier, or rather the film used for its device, will help to avoid dampness, and will also prevent small particles of mineral wool from getting into the air. The vapor barrier layer is fastened to the bars using a construction stapler.

Many do not consider heat loss through the roof and ceiling significant. In fact, there are often gaps through which the log house simply heats the street. Also, the surface of the roof can heat up from poor thermal insulation of the ceiling. By getting rid of these losses, you can save up to 60% of heating costs.

Before you begin to insulate the upper part of the wooden house, you should seal the entire seam of the upper beam of the wall and the roof structure.

If the attic in the house is non-residential, it is very simple to insulate the ceiling with your own hands. To do this, a layer of thermal insulation of about forty centimeters is laid there. You need to understand that the insulation for the ceiling should be light. Typically, sawdust, polystyrene, mineral wool and other lightweight materials are used for this purpose.

If the ceiling is a roof vault, insulation is a little more difficult. To begin with, the entire surface of the roof from the inside must be covered with a layer of waterproofing so that moisture does not get on the insulation. Roof insulation is done in two ways:

1. Sheet insulation is laid tightly to each other. At the same time, it is necessary to give Special attention the absence of gaps between the sheets, because between them the heat will still go out.
2. Sheet insulation is laid from top to bottom with an overlap. This is done for additional protection against moisture, it will simply drain over the sheets of thermal insulation.

After that, it remains to ennoble the surface with decorative trim. For this purpose, lining is perfect.

Materials for warming a log house

For wood, it is better to use natural heaters - in the attic you can lay expanded clay or sawdust mixed with earth. Log cabin caulking is produced with moss or jute - a flax-based insulation. It is undesirable to use tow, because the material quickly absorbs moisture. Expanded clay can be used to fill the floor or basement, you can make a warm floor by laying extruded polystyrene foam plates.

Isover specifications

If standard procedures are still not enough and the house is cool, then you can not do without additional insulation of the walls of a log house. The heat-insulating material must be vapor-permeable (quickly give off excess moisture that it has absorbed from warm air). If the building is insulated from the outside, then the material must be moisture resistant, environmentally friendly and fireproof.

Materials and tools for insulation

Like any finish, insulation work can be carried out suitable materials and certain tools. Basically, the tool kit will be identical for all types of insulation.

The choice of materials for insulation

Mineral wool

For wall insulation (including wooden ones), the construction market offers a sufficient selection of materials, both for external and for internal works. If you wish, you can study the technical characteristics of each of them in online stores. Here, only short description main insulation used for walls:

1. Mineral wool. It is produced in the form of rolls or panels, while one of the sides can have a foil coating. Melts of blast-furnace slag, basalt or glass are used as minerals.
2. Polyfoam (expanded polystyrene, PSB-S). The material has a 15th, 25th or 35th density and the higher it is, the lower the thermal conductivity, and the panels crumble less when cutting.
3. Extruded polystyrene foam (aka penoplex, technoplex, technonikol). For insulation use sheets from 20 to 200 mm thick. Their width, as a rule, is standard - 600 × 1200 mm.
4. Cement particle boards (DSP). Standard parameters are 3200 or 3600 mm long and 1200 or 1250 mm wide. Thickness varies from 8 to 36 mm.
5. Boards, bars or galvanized profile for lathing.
6. Self-tapping screws with washers.

It is important! From mineral wool for external insulation, materials are used only from melts of basalt (stone wool) or glass (glass wool). It is undesirable to use slag wool, since blast-furnace slag melts contain particles of iron, which is susceptible to corrosion from moist air

This leads to the loss of thermal insulation qualities.

Tool set

construction knife

The most commonly used tools are:

• construction (painting) knife;
• hacksaw for wood or drywall;
• metric tape measure;
• screwdriver.

Dew point - what does it mean for insulation

Dew point patterns

In accordance with the rules adopted by SP 50.13330.2012, paragraph B.24, the dew point in construction work is the temperature at which moisture (steam), even in dry air, is transformed into water condensate. When insulating buildings, this parameter is necessarily taken into account by builders, but in order not to enter into calculations using formulas, you can simply consider how the installation of insulation on the outside and inside of the building affects this.

If the wall is frame, log or log house not thick enough, condensation will form on the inside due to the temperature difference between the outside and the room. When the house is insulated from the inside, condensation may occur between the insulation and bearing wall which will lead to mold growth. To avoid this, the insulation must be powerful enough - the dew point will shift to it and condensation will not occur. That is, in this case, the insulation will protect the wall from exposure to the warm air of the room.

But only external insulation can solve several problems at the same time. Firstly, the wall will be protected from the cold outside, therefore, the thermal insulation efficiency will be maximum. Secondly, the formation of condensate in such cases does not threaten at all. The only problem is that in houses built from logs or glued beams, hardly anyone wants to cover an attractive facade with insulation, so here you have to use the internal option.

Preparation is an important step

Components of success - right choice material and thorough observance of technology.

1. Caulking the log house and treating the walls with an antiseptic;
2. Installation of the crate with a step equal to the width of the insulation;
3. Laying thermal insulation on the facade between the guides;
4. Installation of a windproof film over the entire structure;
5. Stuffing the crate for the ventilation gap and installation of siding.

Insulation of the facade of the house with mineral wool for siding

The windproof film and vapor barrier will protect the insulation from getting wet, but will freely pass moisture from the thermal insulation layer to the outside. For better ventilation between the vapor barrier and the outer skin of the facade, a ventilation gap of 20-30 mm should be left. Vents should be arranged at the bottom and at the top so that air flows from below under the skin and takes away excess moisture from the surface of the film.

How to insulate a house from a log from the inside

This option should only be used in extreme cases. Builders are against the fact that the insulation is mounted from the inside of the room. When insulating walls from the inside, you may encounter the problem of condensation and mold between the wall and the thermal insulation layer. Inside the house there will be more than enough standard measures to insulate the floor on the ground floor, the attic floor and the slopes of the windows.

Floor insulation in a log house

To make the floor on the first floor warm, it is necessary to lay between the joists basalt insulation or pour expanded clay. A draft floor of boards is laid on the logs, on which linoleum or laminate is laid. If this is not enough, then insulation should be done strip foundation and blind areas of the house. It will not be superfluous to make independent insulation of the basement of the house with foam plastic or thermal panels.

Spraying ecowool on the walls and blowing the floor

Attic insulation in a log house

If you decide not to equip the attic, but simply insulate the attic floor, then first you should lay a waterproofing film, and lay the insulation on top with a layer of at least 250 mm. If an attic is equipped in a private house, then you need to insulate the roof with mineral wool with your own hands. The ceiling between floors should also be insulated with mineral wool to improve the sound insulation of rooms and premises.

Insulation of walls inside the house from a log house

It is not worth laying insulation on the walls of the house from the side of a warm room, it is better to caulk the gaps between the logs well and. To finish the log walls, you can use lining or drywall, while the room will become much warmer by creating an air gap between the wall and the sheathing, as well as by increasing the thickness of the outer wall.

How to insulate the walls of a wooden house

First, the walls of the house need to be caulked. For this, a special tool is used - a caulk. If it is not available, a hard spatula or a wide screwdriver is used. Tow, hemp, felt or jute rope are used as insulation. It is not difficult to do it with your own hands, the main thing is to correctly follow the sequence of actions.

You need to start caulking from the bottom seam around the entire perimeter of the house, only then move on to the next one.

The insulation must be driven into the cracks of the timber as densely and deeply as possible. You need to understand that after finishing work, the ceiling height will increase by several centimeters. Therefore, if you caulk each part of the house separately, one of the walls may collapse - the timber will simply pop out of the groove. Another way is to apply acrylic or silicone sealant to the joint of the timber.

If you are not satisfied with the result achieved, experts advise to additionally insulate the walls with thermal insulation. To do this, a guide beam is vertically attached to the wall, its height must be equal to the thickness of the insulating material. The entire surface is covered with a layer of waterproofing. Insulation is laid tightly between the guides, without gaps. For this purpose, any sheet material is suitable. After that, it remains only to make decorative wall cladding.

A few words about the choice of insulation

First of all, home craftsmen are interested in how to insulate the walls of a wooden house from the inside, as well as the floor and ceiling. The choice of insulation for a wooden house requires a special approach, because one of the main advantages of such housing is vapor permeability and environmental friendliness. Accordingly, it is desirable to preserve these qualities.

Wood is known to be a combustible material. Therefore, it is desirable that the insulation be fireproof.

Given these points, you can use the following materials for home insulation:

• mineral wool;
• ecowool.

Mineral wool

mineral wool

Mineral wool is the most common insulation.

It is excellent for thermal insulation of wooden housing due to the following properties:

• good thermal insulation properties - 0.032 - 0.048 W/mK;
• environmental friendliness;
• good vapor permeability;
• fire safety - mineral wool not only does not burn, but also resists the spread of fire;
• Sold in the form of mats and rolls, making it convenient to work with mineral wool.

It should be noted that only basalt wool is environmentally friendly. In addition, it is the most thermally stable. Therefore, use it to insulate a wooden house.

Basalt wool Technikol

True, the price of basalt wool is slightly higher. stone wool and glass wool:

brand	Cost per 1m3
Isoroc Isoruf-V	3990
TECHNOFAS L	3500
Ecover Light	1950
TECHNOFLOR	4800

Another disadvantage of basalt wool is that it causes irritation on the skin, although in lesser degree than, for example, glass wool. But, in any case, when working with it, it is desirable to protect the eyes and respiratory organs.

In general, in my opinion, basalt wool is the most optimal insulation for wooden walls.

Extruded polystyrene foam

Penoplex

Extruded polystyrene foam is a type of regular polystyrene foam.

Thanks to a special manufacturing technology, it has higher characteristics than expanded polystyrene:

• high strength - 0.2-0.5 MPa versus 0.07 MPa for foam;
• thermal conductivity is lower than that of mineral wool - 0.028-0.034 W / mK;
• during the manufacturing process, manufacturers add fire retardants to extruded polystyrene foam, due to which the material corresponds to the G1 combustibility class (low combustible material). True, this applies only to insulation from well-known manufacturers;
• resistant to moisture, therefore, during installation does not require hydro-vapor barrier;
• does not irritate the skin.

Penoplex differs from polystyrene in a more homogeneous structure

However, penoplex has some disadvantages:

• vapor permeability is very low, so it is better not to use penoplex to insulate the walls of the house. At the same time, it will be a good solution for thermal insulation of the floor, as it is not afraid of moisture;
• high cost - penoplex is today one of the most expensive heat-insulating materials.

Below is the cost for some common grades of extruded polystyrene foam:

Ecowool is a modern eco-friendly material

Ecowool

Ecowool is a relatively new thermal insulation material that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Its merits include the following points:

• environmental friendliness - the material is made on the basis of wood fibers;
• vapor permeability;
• thanks to special additives that are present in ecowool, the insulation is fireproof and resistant to biological influences;
• has a low thermal conductivity of 0.031-0.040 W / m * K;
• low cost - from 1200 rubles. per cube

Ecowool can be used to insulate horizontal surfaces

I must say that for the insulation of walls with ecowool, special equipment is required. Therefore, when independent work it is possible to perform with this material only the insulation of the floor or ceiling.

Here, and all the most common heaters that are used for insulation wooden houses. True, there are still materials that are applied in the form of foam, for example, polyurethane foam. However, they will not be able to perform insulation on their own, so we will not consider them.

Manufacturers overview

When choosing a heater for a wooden house, it is worth giving preference to well-known, well-established brands.

• The leading position among manufacturers is occupied by the company rockwool(Danish brand, which is also produced in 4 cities in Russia). The range is amazingly varied. Each section of the house has its own line of products. So, for walls, mineral wool insulation "Butts Light" and "Scandic" will be optimal. There are innovative mats for walls of different stiffness within the same mat, roll and slab analogues. The disadvantage is the high cost (on average 1500 - 6500 rubles / m2).

• Not inferior in quality and products from Germany - tile and rolled mineral wool brands Knauf and Ursa. To insulate the room from the inside, it is enough to select materials with a density of 10-25 kg / m3. The price is within 1200 - 3000 rubles / m2.

• Leading positions are also occupied by French mineral wool insulation in slabs, mats and rolls from the brand Isover. In the collections you can find both lightweight products (with a density of 10-20 kg / m3) and rigid mats for frame houses(density 150-190 kg/m3). The cost is quite high - from 2000 to 4000 rubles / m2.

• Mineral wool produced in Russia, for the most part, is not inferior to Western counterparts in terms of thermal efficiency, vapor permeability and fire resistance. However, it has a more affordable price. User reviews allow you to mark companies such as TechnoNikol, Izovol.

All the manufacturers mentioned above produce a type of thermal insulation wool with improved sound insulation performance.

• Among the best manufacturers ecowool worth noting firms Isofloc (Germany), Ekovilla and Termex (Finland), as well as domestic companies Equator, Ecowool Extra and Nanovata.

• Finnish interventional insulation "Polyterm" is rightfully considered one of the most optimal for operation in domestic conditions. In addition to improved thermal insulation qualities, it is distinguished by the presence of special figured elements for decorating joints, corners, and transitions in the house.

• Similar intervention thermal insulation material on a polyester basis is produced by a Russian brand "Avaterm". According to the manufacturer, due to the highest performance characteristics, the material is able to serve up to 100 years. Popular sealant brands are Weatherall and Neomid - Warm Seam.

How to calculate the thickness of thermal insulation

Warming with mineral wool

To determine the thickness of the insulation, you need to determine the total thermal resistance (R). This is a constant value that is determined climatic conditions one region or another. Let's take conditional values ​​​​for this (they are more suitable for the southern regions), but to determine this indicator, you need to find out the norms for your place of residence:

• for the floor - 3.5 (m2 * K * W);
• for the ceiling - 6 (m2 * K * W):
• for walls - 4.6 (m2 * K * W). / li>

To calculate the multilayer thermal insulation of the floor of the walls and ceiling, it is necessary to sum up the thermal resistance of all layers according to the principle Rtotal=R1+R2+R3.

The thickness of the thermal insulation is calculated by the formula R=p/k. In this case:

• p is the layer thickness;
• k is the thermal conductivity coefficient of the material used.

To determine the value of k (coefficient), use the table below.<

For example, let's make a test calculation for a wall. Let's say we need to get a thermal resistance of at least 4.6 (m2 * K * W). A house made of oak timber with a section of 0.2 × 0.2 m, where the coefficient is 0.2 (W / m * k). We use the formula: R (k) \u003d 0.2 / 0.2 \u003d 1 (m2 * K * W).

It remains to achieve a total R value of 4.6 (m2 * K * W). So, R insulation \u003d R-R timber \u003d 4.6-1 \u003d 3.8 (m2 * K * W).

Now, according to the basic formula, we calculate the thickness of the thermal insulation (we take the foam plastic for this): or mount them inside and outside.

Warming the bath from the inside

Today it is not often possible to find bathhouses cut down from good logs. In such a bath, you can perfectly take a steam bath even in severe frost, it is enough to insulate it with traditional natural materials - moss, felt, flax, hemp. But since builders are now increasingly using modern building materials, it is necessary to recall some of them.

In this case, special attention should be paid to how the bath is finished from the inside. Many nuances are important here, including the difference in the microclimate in different rooms of the bath (steam room, dressing room, relaxation room), as well as the use of environmentally friendly materials

Since the bath, for which thick and high-quality logs served as building materials, does not particularly need additional insulation, thermal insulation has to be resorted to only in those cases when the specified structure is built from relatively small bars. In this case, a crate is made with the installation of a heater on it - mineral wool. Foil is laid on top of it, then the resulting cake is sheathed with clapboard.

With all these rules and features, almost anyone can really insulate their home. As follows from theory and practice, this is not at all difficult.

Sheathing preparation and installation

When installing the crate, it should be repelled from the thickness of the insulation. The thickness of the bars will be the same. The most commonly chosen beam 10-50 mm thick and 100 mm wide.

The crate is mounted transversely to the laying of logs with a step between the bars equal to the width of the heat-insulating mats with minus 3 centimeters for tight entry. The height of the crate is individual for individual rooms.

In parallel with the laying of logs, a crate is also similarly mounted (the so-called "counter-crate"). For the installation of the crate, you should choose high-quality material without traces of decay. Before installation, all wooden parts and surfaces should be treated with an antiseptic.

NOTE!

Do not use thin boards for lathing, as it also serves as a place for attaching finishing coatings.

crate

Insulation of the ceiling of a wooden house

As a rule, ceiling insulation is not treated responsibly. Many people think that it is not necessary to insulate it, but this is far from the case. The air that people try so hard to warm in winter rises up and goes through the ceiling to the street. Making a serious mistake - leaving the ceiling not insulated, many themselves, without knowing it, lose half of the heat, they senselessly spend money on warmth fading into the unknown.

Ceiling insulation material:

• Mineral wool. This material is not expensive, but reliable and easy to install. He is one of the few heaters with whom you can work on your own without calling for help from other workers and, most importantly, do not pay them money.
• Glassine. Used as a waterproofing material is used.

For frame structures and sheathing you will need:

• Cutting board.
• Nails, glue, polyurethane foam.
• Drywall.

Ceiling insulation tools:

• Hammer.
• Hacksaw.
• Screwdriver.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Tile adhesive.

Stages of ceiling insulation:

1. From edged boards we make a frame, you need to be prepared for the fact that this will reduce the height of the room. The distance between the boards of the frame should be no more than 1 meter.
2. Between the boards of the frame it is necessary glue glassine, without leaving empty spaces, so that the material holds well, it needs to be smeared a little with tile adhesive.
3. Over glassine we lay the insulation- mineral wool. Do not leave holes between the insulation. If the material does not hold, use tile adhesive in small quantities.
4. The last step is plasterboard ceiling lining. Using a screwdriver, we fasten sheets of drywall to a wooden frame.

It is necessary to insulate the ceiling from the inside in the warm season and not earlier than 1 year after the construction of the house. Only in this case, the insulation will pass correctly and last for many years.

Which heater to choose

When choosing insulation for the walls of the house, first of all, you should pay attention to the ability of the material to pass steam and air, while retaining heat. . The severity of the climate of the region of residence should also be taken into account.

The severity of the climate of the region of residence should also be taken into account.

Of the materials for insulation can be distinguished:

• interventional heaters used at the construction stage;
• and heaters used for insulation from the outside or inside.

The interventional insulation is used in the laying of the interventional joints. Such heaters are synthetic and natural (from jute, moss, flax, hemp). The main property of these materials is low thermal conductivity and the ability to accumulate and release the resulting moisture. The most common today are linen and jute fiber insulation.

Basalt (mineral) wool is widely used to insulate walls from the outside or from the inside., or fiberglass wool in the form of rolls or mats, with a density of 80 -120 kg / m3. In addition, it is an environmentally friendly material.

It is not recommended to use polystyrene or polystyrene foam as an element of the pie, since these materials are vapor and moisture resistant and prevent air exchange between the house and the external environment.

Materials such as:

• mineral wool;
• Styrofoam;
• extruded polystyrene foam;
• penoplex;
• penofol;
• penoizol;

Mineral wool - the best option for insulation

Nuances and proper insulation avoid mistakes

We decided on the scope of work and the choice of materials. A lot of money and labor has been spent, it will be a shame if, due to mistakes, you do not get the desired effect. To keep your home warm:

First, insulate inside: floor, ceiling, roof, windows, doors. Caulk the cracks and seams between the logs. If there is little effect, insulate the house from the outside.

Insulate the facade after precipitation, in a year and a half. The new house shrinks 3 - 10%. If it is old, the period is not important, but treat the wood with an insecticidal solution, get rid of the living creatures. Birds love to pull the caulk out of the cracks, looking for insects.

Treat wood with an antiseptic to prolong its life and prevent mold. Let the house dry. When applying impregnation, follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.

If the logs are the same, fill the crate under the insulation horizontally (there will be no gaps), although the vertical position makes it easier to align with a plumb line (level).

The advantage of the horizontal arrangement of the crate is the uniform weathering of moisture from the insulation. With vertical - it accumulates at the bottom, the material dries longer.

Between the logs, if there is a gap, add pieces of insulation. The fewer voids, the higher the quality of work.

Fasten the ends of the film with tape or twist, like a seam in jeans, and press with a stapler so that they do not unfold. The vapor permeability of the membrane must be at least 1400 g/m2.

Take the choice of windproofing seriously. It protects the insulation from external influences: moisture and wind. To the outside, it works with the opposite effect. To dry the insulation, a ventilated gap is used, which should be at least 5 cm.

The correct insulation technology (“sandwich”) looks like this: log house wall + tight-fitting insulation (preferably 2 layers with overlapping joints) + membrane, i.e. windproofing film + air space (ventilation) and crate for siding or other decorative material for the facade, on which the last layer is fixed - the lining.

To insulate a log house only from the outside - transfer of funds. You can save heat and save on fuel by conducting complex thermal insulation.

When external insulation is impossible, this does not mean that you need to make a “thermos” inside. Wood is an excellent insulation, do not “cut off” it with a film.

Internal wall insulation with air ventilation is ineffective. Lay the insulation tightly to the logs, increasing the heat capacity of the wood due to thickening.

Note: Calculate the dew point. According to the rules, with external insulation, it is located in a heater, with internal insulation - in wood, closer to the street.

How to caulk walls correctly?

Warming from the outside does not mean that it is not necessary to caulk or that it is enough to process the wall from the inside. This is mistake. With or without insulation, you need to caulk. The process looks like this:

• start from the bottom;
• walk along the contour of the house;
• process one crown from the outside, then from the inside;
• second row - repeat, and so on to the very top.

The main rule of caulking is the uniformity of work on the office on both sides of the walls. Stepping back from it, you will break the laying of logs and create distortions in the structure. This will lead to the appearance of “cold bridges” in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwindows and doors.

The process is labor-intensive, so the caulk is replaced with a sealant. It is synthetic but provides 100% sealing. Reviews about the quality are positive - you choose.

Owners of log houses most often face drafts in the premises, often blowing on their legs from the floor, the house cools down quickly if the heating is turned off. From all this, it is concluded that a log house should be insulated with high quality, and start from the floor, as it blows strongly and gives off a lot of heat. The ceiling should also be checked, as up to 70% of the heat can escape through the attic.

How to insulate a log house from the inside

To retain heat, it is necessary to insulate the attic or attic floor, process the outer walls and all structures - windows, slopes, entrance doors, etc. Do not forget to check whether the walls are carefully caulked, maybe cracks have already formed over time. We also note that it is necessary to make heating more efficient, it is possible to equip "warm floors" in addition to the existing system.

Too thin walls of the house are also the cause of the cold in the room. For example, for a climate with low humidity, logs with a thickness of 200 - 240 mm are sufficient; for regions of Russia with wet winters, it is advisable to use logs for walls with a diameter of more than 400 mm. Next, we will consider what materials are best used to insulate a log house, if the house has already been built, but there is no comfort in it.

Used thermal insulation materials

The main characteristic of thermal insulation is the coefficient of thermal conductivity. No less important when deciding on the choice of a particular material will be the class of combustibility and density.

Mineral wool

Non-combustible, fibrous material produced from melts of silicon and basalt rocks, slag residues of metallurgical production and their mixtures. It is produced in the form of rolls or mats of various densities.

When insulating vertical surfaces, it is more convenient to work with separate plates. The optimal density in this case should be in the range from 40 to 60 m³/kg.

When using, the use of hydro and vapor barrier is mandatory. Wet cotton wool contributes to a sharp decrease in thermal insulation properties.

Styrofoam and XPS

The structure of foamed insulation, which includes EPS and foam plastics, is a large number of closed, air-filled cells. Such a structure eliminates the need for any additional protective layers. The difference between XPS compared to foam is a denser and therefore more resistant to moisture structure.

When organizing work, you should opt for low-combustible grades (G1 or G2). G4 is characterized by the release of acrid black smoke and burning drops during combustion and is not allowed for use in wooden houses.

Wireframe creation

When working with any kind of soft material, including mineral wool, you must first create a frame around the entire perimeter of the walls, which will securely hold the insulation. Wood is most often used to create the crate, but metal guides can also be used if sheathing is then carried out with heavy material, such as drywall.

The crate is a guide located vertically from floor to ceiling at a distance of 40 - 60 cm. Such stiffeners allow not only to securely fix the insulation, but also to close it with clapboard or any other material.

First, the corner elements are mounted. To do this, a bar is attached to the rib bar, the cross section of which is most often 50x100 mm, at a right angle. After manufacturing, such elements are sewn to the corner of the wall after checking the level. The entire frame is already marked from them, and stiffeners are attached.

Taking into account the possibility of moisture, all elements of the frame should be treated with antiseptics, like the walls of the house themselves.

Insulation protection

An important element of the frame with insulation are special films that prevent moisture from entering the material. After mounting the frame, a waterproofing film is stretched around the entire perimeter of the walls. Usually, it is laid in a horizontal plane, protecting the joints with a special waterproofing tape. Such a film will serve as an effective protection for the insulation, because the wetting of the material significantly increases its thermal conductivity.

It is equally important to protect the heat insulator from internal moisture. Such wall cladding almost completely removes natural ventilation, so condensation can form at the border of the insulation, which can harm the material.

In order to avoid the negative influence of internal humidity, the insulation is closed with a vapor barrier, which additionally protects all residents of the house from particles of mineral wool.

Solving the cold floor problem

Home heating will not work efficiently if the house has cold floors. They cool the room and do not allow the air to warm up.

The wooden floor is insulated very simply, for this it is necessary to remove the floor upholstery. In order not to confuse the order in which the boards lay, it is better to mark them in advance. This will save a lot of time during assembly. Then the entire surface between the lags is covered with waterproofing so that the insulation does not pick up moisture from the soil.

The heat-insulating material is laid on it in such a way that there are no slightest cracks over the entire surface of the floor. Insulation is used by anyone who is not afraid of moisture. On top, you need to lay another layer of waterproofing, because when cleaning the premises, water can get there and accumulate inside. After that, the floor boards will need to be laid in the reverse order.

The cement floor is insulated in two ways. If the height of the premises allows, logs made of wooden beams are laid on the floor. Between them, a heater is laid, which is closed with waterproofing from above. Then the floor is upholstered with a board.

If the ceiling height does not allow raising the floor level, you need to remove the cement screed and remove the floor backfill by about half a meter. After that, the pit is waterproofed and the insulation is filled up. Usually expanded clay is used for this. A layer of foam or other dense material is laid on top of it. A new screed is made on top.

Reconstruction of an old country house is not only: the replacement of floors and ceilings with insulation, the installation of new modern windows and doors is, first of all, the alteration and restructuring of the structure with the possible replacement of load-bearing structural elements.
If it is necessary to increase the area of ​​​​the house, you can build on the second or attic floor for additional bedrooms, make an extension to the house by placing a toilet and a bathroom there.
This is a good opportunity to make a new and convenient layout of the premises in the house. I have been to over a hundred houses, small and large, expensive and cheap, and most of them did not have a good - comfortable interior layout.
For example - “You bought yourself new shoes, but it’s uncomfortable and uncomfortable for you to walk in it, it’s big or small or tight for you. No matter how fashionable and beautiful it is, it will be extremely inconvenient for you to use it. Each time, rubbing your legs, you are unlikely to think about her beauty, there will be only irritation and disappointment about the money spent. Comfort and convenience above all!

Bedroom decoration

The central design element around which the composition of the room is assembled is a large wooden or wrought-iron bed with a natural mattress (ideally a downy feather bed) and a large number of pillows of different sizes. For textiles, linen or coarse calico in pastel shades with or without a medium-sized pattern should be preferred. Small rugs or rag rugs are placed on the floor.

It is better to choose bedside tables, cabinets, chairs, a massive chest of drawers or a chest of impressive size, decorated with carvings. The most important condition is good lighting, preferably natural, so there should be many windows in the room.

A wooden wall will keep warm in the most severe frosts

Wooden walls look very nice

Creating a rural style is an exciting process in which you can show all your creativity. Any skill will do. The ability to sew, knit and embroider will help you create designer napkins, tablecloths and curtains. Having learned the technique of wood carving, you can make unique pieces of furniture and decor even from old things. Handmade accessories in this design are more relevant than in any other stylistic direction. Show your imagination, remember your childhood hobbies, and as a result you will get a village house that fully reflects your personality.

The interior of a country estate in the style of Provence

Another name for the style is “French country”, such interiors are great for people who are tired of the bustle of the city and dream of immersing themselves in the atmosphere of a leisurely rural life. The walls, most often, are whitewashed or painted with white paint, decorated with paintings and natural or artificial flowers. All textile accessories should be made of bright fabrics with floral patterns. Exquisite, thin forged elements are actively used. The floor should be made plank and painted in a light color or decorated with stone tiles.

A distinctive feature is the large windows, which are not typical for other similar styles due to the peculiarities of climatic conditions. For the same reason, in most of Russia, such a solution is not recommended, since the building will cool too much in winter.

Home decor can be decorated with beautiful curtains

A wooden house will last a very long time

Foundation reconstruction

When a wooden house is repaired, the reconstruction of the foundation depends on how damaged it is. If the foundation crumbled only in a few places, they take up the restoration of the old one. But it often happens that wooden houses settle, growing into the ground. In this case, they must be completely replaced.

Raising the foundation of an old house

When repairing a wooden house with your own hands, difficulties arise when replacing the foundation. Doing all the work yourself is very problematic. It is better to hire a small construction team that will deftly and relatively quickly cope with all tasks. To do this, the lower crowns of the house are raised with a jack to a height of about half a meter. Fix in this position.

When choosing a new foundation, it is worth stopping your choice on a columnar or columnar-tape. It is most suitable in this situation, you do not need to disassemble the floor. Formwork is made, which is reinforced with metal rods. It is filled with concrete. When the concrete hardens, the surface of the foundation is covered with waterproofing. A house box is placed on the foundation.

Tips from experienced builders on how to repair wooden houses:

1. If the house stands on a brick or reinforced concrete foundation, it can be strengthened with anchor rods.
2. The point foundation is strengthened by filling the gaps between its parts. Thanks to this, it becomes monolithic, its reliability and strength are ensured.
3. Reinforcing the foundation helps to evenly distribute the load on it. It will decrease several times if reinforced concrete or metal beams are installed at the basement level. They put the box at home.

Further repair of a wooden house is not difficult.

Be sure to read the data sheet at home

Information about the house is indicated in its technical passport. This document must be read. In it you can find information about the owners and all the technical data: a home ownership plan indicating its size and all related buildings; building plan with the areas of the rooms, indicating the load-bearing structures, the material and thickness of the walls, the composition of the floors, the height of the ceilings, etc., as well as the year of construction and reconstruction. If the house was previously reconstructed, and the new data was not entered into the registration certificate, then it should be taken into account that this will create problems when making a purchase for the property.

(⇑) An adobe house lined with bricks (pictured) can be passed off as a more expensive and reliable brick one. Be careful and attentive - do not let you be deceived.

A set of tools for checking the condition of the house

Going to inspect the house, you should take a flashlight, a screwdriver or an awl, a knife, and a camera with you. Disadvantages are sure to be found, as they are inevitable as a result of long-term operation of the building

But it is important to determine how serious they are. Then the cost of repairs, the resource of the house and the adequacy of the price to quality will become clear.

The most favorable time of the year for viewing is from April to November, when there is no snow hiding the flaws of the facade and the surrounding area. Early spring and late autumn are preferable, as you can see how warm the house is, whether the walls are blocking, whether there is water in the basement, whether the roof is leaking. Photos will allow you to calmly think about what you saw again.

(⇑) The presence of dust indicates that insects are sharpening the tree - such structures need to be checked more carefully, as this threatens with serious consequences.

Features of the interior of a village house inside

Village houses are different, depending on what territorial area they are located in and what culture they belong to. For example, the decoration of a village house in the Siberian hinterland will differ significantly from the hut of the inhabitants of southern Russia.

And a traditional Japanese house is incomparable to the provincial style of a French village.

The unifying moments of all the houses of rural residents are the naturalness of materials, the simplicity of finishing and household items and decor made by hand. Most often, objects of arts and crafts were used, since any thing, even the most exquisite, for example, a knitted tablecloth or embroidered towels, had quite a practical application.

In Russian village houses that were located in the forest area, the house itself, furniture: beds, tables, benches and chests were made of strong durable wood.

In mountainous areas, in the construction of the house and in the interior, solidity was emphasized with the help of stone.

Rustic kitchen interior

When finishing and decorating, it must be taken into account that in the past the kitchen was the central place in which most family events took place. The rest of the rooms were for sleeping.

Therefore, when designing, close attention should be paid to the space of the kitchen.

If the size of the room allows, place a wooden nook and a dining table made of the same material.

The kitchen needs to be made light: whitewash the ceiling with lime or water-based paint, paste over the walls with plain light wallpaper (a floral ornament is possible), it is recommended to lay rugs on the floor. To decorate the room, use herbariums or straw figurines; napkins, curtains and potholders made of natural fabrics, hand embroidery will be a wonderful touch.

The bedroom should be bright

In the house you can make a fireplace and bask while sitting in the living room

When is a refurbishment needed?

The following signs indicate the need for reconstruction (full or partial):

• Foundation. The base cracks or begins to collapse (and water, which regularly enters the cracks, will completely destroy it in a couple of years). If the foundation sags, a caulk (seal) may fall out or the seams between the crowns begin to open, cracks form. The porch can change position, the front doors begin to overwrite the floor, the windows open with difficulty. All these signs indicate that the house has an angle of inclination, which can only be straightened out by a major overhaul.
• Wood condition. The appearance of a wooden wall does not always indicate the magnitude of the problem. It is important to assess the condition of not only the upper layers of logs (beams), but also their inner part.
• Roof. Almost always in old houses, the roof is a source of problems - leaks and dampness in living quarters. Rafters and floor beams rot and are damaged by fungus or insects.
• Walls. Often the lower crowns rot, the rest of the wood becomes a breeding ground for mold and woodworm.

Bottom rims need to be replaced

Russian country style

The historically established characteristic feature of the direction is the active use of wooden materials. The walls, ceiling and floor are sheathed with boards, the furniture is made of the same material. Chests with traditional ornaments are often used. In the modern version of the style, rafters and beam ceilings are required.

An indispensable element is a Russian stove or a stylization of it, tiled stoves are often made, which in the past were characteristic of the design of palaces and castles, but harmoniously fit into a village house. To decorate the room, you can use towels, knitted toys, rag dolls, potholders (preferably handmade).

A fireplace in the house would be a great idea

The wooden house looks very practical

A small house can be made into a living room

A village house made of wood is designed for the life of a person engaged in agriculture. Therefore, its main purpose is to create comfort and coziness in an uncomplicated way. Furniture for storing things and utensils should be roomy, without decorative excesses, not involving polishing and painting.

Textiles for curtains and table linen should be in bright colors and set off the inconspicuousness of the walls. Beds and linens are basic but sturdy.

A mandatory attribute of a village house should be a chest, better not a “remake”, but one that served faithfully to the ancestors.

Patchwork dolls, rugs made from the remnants of fabric, knitted lampshades, hemstitched curtains, lace valances and even embroidered carpets will find their rightful place in a village house.

Consider the standard service life

When choosing a house, it should be borne in mind that each type of building has a standard service life. It depends on the quality of the supporting structures:

A building made of stone materials (brick, foam blocks, limestone, shell rock) - 100-150 years. At the same time, in such houses, the standard service life of floors on wooden beams is 60 years.

Wooden, frame, frame-panel buildings, adobe houses, mud huts - 15-50 years, depending on the quality of the material, the type of foundation.

Systematic repairs lead to an increase in the life of the building. If the house is not used, then it collapses much faster than with constant operation.

(⇑) If the old hut has a wooden foundation, be sure to check if it is rotten.

Pay attention to the condition of the roof

When buying an old house, it is important to examine the condition of the roof - rafters, battens and roofing. It should be checked whether the wooden structures are well preserved and whether they are reliable enough for the installation of insulation.

If there is already any insulation, it is important to make sure that a waterproofing film has been used - otherwise, everything will have to be removed and reinstalled using hydro (ideally a membrane) and vapor barrier. The thickness of the insulation should be at least 20-25 centimeters.

When arranging lighting using roof windows, the decisive factor is the step between the rafters: the window should be slightly smaller in size to fit into this opening. In extreme cases, the technology of cutting and strengthening the rafters is used, but it is quite labor-intensive and not cheap. Since ventilation is especially important for the attic, you should make sure that it is possible to install it or, if it already exists, that it is in good condition.

G). Roof defects are more often found at the joints of material elements at the points of attachment to the crate. e). Damp floors indicate poor ventilation of the underground and leakage of the foundation.

Advantages of wooden houses

A wooden house is a living organism, with a unique atmosphere, designed for more than one generation. The wooden house is warm in winter and cool in summer. It maintains a certain level of humidity, because the tree allows it to "breathe". Owners of wood smoke inhale the medicinal air filled with phytoncides that the tree releases.

• Living warmth of the village hearth

In all village houses there was a hearth with a real fire, it was vital for heating the dwelling and for cooking. There were different sources of heat, but the main ones were and remain relevant today are the stove and fireplace.

• Russian stove

The Russian stove returns to the space of country houses and serves its intended purpose and as an element of decorative design. No worthy replacement has been found for this device, characteristic of Russian culture.

• Fireplace

A fireplace - a hearth with an open fire that serves to heat the room and attracts with the possibility of admiring the flame is often an accent in modern homes. There are many shapes and designs of this device that can decorate the house and create an atmosphere of warmth.

How to decorate a village house with your own hands

You can start filling a village house by bringing in household items left over from grandparents: a poker, lids, clocks with clocks, wicker baskets or a spinning wheel.

Only a person trained in carpentry can make furniture. If there is no such skill, you can start restoring old furniture.

Textiles for the whole house can be sewn independently even on a mechanical sewing machine: curtains, tablecloths, pot holders and even bed linen.

On long winter evenings, gathered in front of a living hearth, you can crochet napkins, embroider tablecloths using the Richelieu technique, sew patchwork quilts or knit colorful rugs.

In the summer, harvest dried flowers and make bouquets filled with solar energy from them.

You can paint the furniture yourself using a stencil or decoupage technique.

In a country house, compositions made from natural materials would be appropriate as decorative elements for decorating hangers, beds, stairs.

In order to return to your roots and educate children in the spirit of their ancestors, you can create or recreate the interior of a village house. To enjoy the simplicity of the interior and human relations, to see the big in the small and to be able to appreciate this little.

Housing should not harm your health

You should avoid buying a country house whose walls are made of sleepers and then plastered with clay. Such structures will always emit creosote vapors (wooden sleepers impregnated with creosote serve for 30 years before rotting, and the impregnation remains in the walls for 100 years). As a rule, with well-plastered walls, this smell is imperceptible, but harmful vapors are present in the room and are detrimental to the health of residents.

Sometimes houses were built "in two halves", one of which was used as a barn for livestock. If in the future this room was turned into a residential one, then when it is heated, an ineradicable fetid smell arises. Walls made of monolithic cinder concrete or cinder blocks will not add health either. Harmful gases from coal slag will always be released.

but). A structure that has been flooded with water for years will not be strong. b). If it is clear that the crack has been repaired and reappeared, it is clearly a danger.

Wooden house

Since ancient times, log huts have been built in Russia. Our ancestors believed that this is the most suitable building material for the house. This is explained quite simply - wood is a unique natural material that is able to pass air and perfectly retain heat indoors. An indisputable fact is that houses built of wood have a kind of energy that persists for a long time and has a beneficial effect on human health.

A wooden house, unlike a concrete or stone structure, is a kind of living organism that is able to independently tell the owners about its condition. The fact that he needs restoration, the old wooden house will let you know through various crackles and creaks, which the owners should learn to listen to. Most often, problems arise due to the characteristics of wood: it is prone to decay and is very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and moisture. However, even the oldest can be restored with your own hands.

Most often, in such buildings, the porch, the base of the house, the roof, and the front door come into a dilapidated state. Before proceeding with the restoration and repair of old wooden houses, it is necessary to carefully inspect all structures, identify places that require repair, and determine the scope of future restoration work.

Overhaul of a wooden roof

A distinctive feature of each wooden house is the roof, which is made under a certain slope. It can be of several types: gable, tent, in the event that it is equipped with an attic, attic. When carrying out a major renovation of the house, these features should be taken into account

What is the first thing you should pay attention to when covering the roof? To ensure that the tree is dry, otherwise it may be displaced after the completion of the repair work. It is necessary to erect extreme rafters, and install intermediate between them

In order for the roof to be even and as stable as possible in the future, it is necessary that all the upper parts of the rafters be located strictly on the same level. Increasingly, roofs are covered with ondulin, soft tiles or other modern materials, but first the old coating is removed.

The roof is mounted only after the installation and fixing of the rafters with special ties. Please note: the distance between the installed rafters should not be more than 60 cm.

Building coloring

After all the completed activities, you should start painting the house. Here it is necessary to observe several nuances. This procedure involves the application of several different means - tinting, varnish, azure. All of them will retain an interesting texture of natural wood.

Please note: the ends of the logs cannot be subjected to either protective or decorative processing. It is in this place that a kind of capillaries of the tree are concentrated, with the help of which it "breathes"

If this condition is not met, then normal air circulation will be disturbed. In view of the fact that the processing process will seal them, soon the timber or log will undergo a rotting process.

You can learn how to sheathe a house with facade panels from the video presented.

Repair stages

Renovation of an old wooden house is carried out in several stages:

• replacement or repair foundation;
• repair roofs;
• replacement communications;
• installation of new doors and windows;
• styling gender;
• finishing walls outside;
• replacement plumbing fixtures;
• repair premises.

Each stage needs to be thought out carefully so as not to make extra costs and not spoil what is already there.

Foundation reconstruction

The type of reconstruction is chosen depending on how old the wooden house is. In the event that the foundation has worn out in only a few places, it is possible to repair it without building a new foundation. The base may be worn to such an extent that it will need to be replaced. Used for residential buildings three types of foundation:

• concrete tape;
• concrete slab monolithic;
• pile screw.

For residential buildings, a columnar foundation is not applicable.

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer foundation repair services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".

What can be done with the base should be determined by a specialist.

Most often, the process of replacing or repairing the foundation itself is as follows: the box of the house is lifted, the foundation is repaired or replaced, the building is returned to its place.

The foundation should be strengthened, as the load on it will increase. The nuances of work:

• Brick or reinforced concrete base stands strengthen through anchor rods.
• To strengthen the point foundation, you need to free space pour a special solution. Due to this, it will become monolithic. It will be stronger and more reliable.
• Another way to distribute the load on the foundation - reinforcement. To reduce the load on the base of the house, metal or reinforced concrete beams are mounted in the basement.

Often, the reconstruction of the house begins with the foundation.

Sometimes, in order to strengthen the old foundation, one brickwork is enough. After the repair of the base, its waterproofing is required.

Roof repair

A solid roof is the key to a warm home. Before starting work, it is necessary to determine the material with which the roof will be covered. Its choice depends on the type of roof. It can be flat or sloped. Residential buildings are extremely rarely covered with a flat roof, since the pitched type of roof allows you to equip the attic. It is used as a utility room. In addition, the attic contributes to the ventilation of the house. If you plan to use the attic for household needs, then it is better to make a broken or gable roof. If the house is one-story, then it is preferable to build a high roof. It will give the house a solid look. In addition, the impressive height increases the operational properties of the roof. During precipitation, moisture will not linger on the slope.

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".

Roof repair steps:

1. Withdrawal old roofing and rafters
2. Replacement rotten structural elements
3. Treatment wooden elements with insect repellent (if necessary)
4. Mounting new coating

Roof replacement needs to be taken seriously.

The attic space will not be wet if the roof is thermally and waterproofed. To do this, you need to do the following types of jobs:

1. Between rafters and covering fit mineral wool or foam.
2. Performed lining. For this fit lining.
3. A double layer of polystyrene foam is laid on the attic floor
   

   It is important that its joints do not overlap each other.
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4. Expanded clay is poured backfill. Its layer should be 200 mm.

A few tips to improve roof performance:

• Gutters should be installed when roofing is being replaced.
  

  It is worth paying attention that they should be located at a distance of 2-3 m from the foundation. Otherwise, rainwater will flood the base, which will negatively affect its condition.

• If a bug or traces of its vital activity was found in the beam on the roof, then this part must be replace. It is sawn out, and a new log is installed in its place.

In some cases, roof frame replacement is required. All roof repairs are carried out in dry, warm weather.

The roof frame also needs updating.

Replacement of communications

Communications are an integral part of any home. During a major overhaul in a wooden house, all communications must be replaced:

• Electricity grid. Old wires are dismantled. Replaced with new wiring. It is closed with special tubes or boxes.
• Plumbing pipes. It is better to give preference to plastic structures.

Tidying up steps

Restoring an old building is a rather troublesome business, but a pleasant one.

It is necessary to pay attention to the protective and bearing, and only then the decorative part. The first thing to do is to test for strength.

Walls

The degree of deterioration of the walls should not be ignored. If they have darkened over time, this still does not mean anything. Very often, under the dark surface of the log, you can see a white core. However, if there is dust there, it must be cut out in whole pieces, along with clean areas, because it makes no sense to decorate a rotten surface.

truss system

Foundation

It should be carefully inspected for damage. Restoration of an old log house of a wooden house does not make sense without strengthening and strengthening the foundation. In the event that it is not strong enough, its base will receive a strong load, which will lead to a violation of the external and internal finishes.

It is recommended to take a small pick and a lantern and inspect the foundation surfaces from the outside and inside. If whole pieces of the foundation fall off during tapping, it is advisable to invite specialists to evaluate the capabilities of the supporting platform.

Preparation for repair

Any repair begins with preparation. It is necessary to assess the degree of deterioration of the house, the scope of work, time and costs. Conventionally, preparation for repair can be divided into several stages:

• House freed up from unnecessary things and garbage.
• Wooden details of the building look around specialists for the presence of decay. If there are even the slightest signs of decay, they must be disposed of. In some cases, even entire logs need to be replaced. To do this, they are carefully removed from the structure of the house. New logs are installed in their place. At the same time, they are protected by roofing material.
• Revealed and sealed cracks in the House. If this is not done, then they can cause rotting. When sealing, it is recommended to use an antiseptic.
• being looked around floor. Often in old houses there is a rotten floor. It needs to be dismantled.
• A detailed work plan and budget.

Design in different rooms

• Kitchen

The kitchen is the center of a village house; in the old days it replaced the hall, the hallway, and the living room. Therefore, the traditions of honoring the cuisine have been preserved to this day. This room should be bright, the ceilings and walls in which are whitewashed, wallpapered with floral or floral patterns. You can use modern material and decorate the room with wood panels. Color will be given by self-knitted rugs, embroidered table linen, bouquets of natural dried flowers: wheat ears, oregano, St. John's wort or tansy. You can choose dishes made by design workshops, clay, ceramic or wood.

• Living room

The interior design of the guest room of a modern country house is distinguished not only by functionality, but also by comfort. A mandatory component is the presence of upholstered furniture with embroidered pillows, cozy curtains and a fireplace. The carpet will create additional comfort.

• Bedroom

The central place in the bedroom is designed for a large bed made of wood or metal. All bedding, preferably, should be made from natural high-quality materials. And the best option is a feather bed with a mass of whipped pillows.

Bedroom furniture, like the bed, is massive, simple and durable. You can give preference to carved furniture or painted in ancient traditions.

• Children's

A rustic nursery will allow little ones to grow up in an environment filled with natural materials. The simplicity of the interior and the lack of deliberate decoration will only stimulate the development of children's imagination.

• Corridor

The corridor should match the style decision of the house. Wooden furniture, carved hangers, wicker storage boxes, stools for convenience, metal accessories and original lighting fixtures should all be directed towards solving practical problems.

Restoration of an old rustic log cabin

If you need a major overhaul or reconstruction of an old village house from a log, then most likely you will need a complete restoration of the old log house, whether it is a house or a log bath. Restoration of an old rural log house includes the whole range of works: grinding, caulking, impregnation with antiseptic compounds and finishing decorative painting. If desired, you can additionally insulate the outer walls and make a new finish with a ventilated facade. After such a major alteration, the old village house will find a new life and will last for more than a dozen years.

The cost of such a repair.
An old log house in the village will require a lot of effort and money to restore it, such a need can be justified by circumstances, but not always economically justified.

Replacement and reconstruction of windows in an old house

If the window openings are equipped with a concrete lintel, then replacing windows in an old building is not a problem. If the arch of the opening rests on the old window frame, then it cannot be removed when replacing the window - it is necessary to dismantle the sashes and glazing, remove protruding elements and rotten or rotten areas on the old frame, and mount a new window in the opening formed by the old frame. For the restoration of windows in old buildings, there are even special profiles equipped with facing protrusions that hide the unsightly old frame.

If you want to expand the window openings, then you need to prepare for serious construction work. Before expansion, it is necessary to mount a reinforced concrete jumper of the required width over the existing opening (if the material and construction of the wall of the old building allow it) and only then cut the opening of the required size below.

Very often in old rural houses there are no ventilation ducts.

When installing modern hermetic structures, the humidity in the premises will increase, so it is important to equip the windows with special ventilation valves.

(⇑) Old village houses, built on rubble foundations, are often in good condition, they are quite suitable for life.

Exterior wall renovation

Do-it-yourself repair of a wooden house can be done by partially or completely updating the external walls and roof.

If it is necessary to renew rotten crowns at the base of the foundation, the house rises above the foundation. The damaged log is removed and replaced with a new one. When replacing, it is necessary to select a log of the required length and diameter.

A layer of roofing material or other waterproofing material spreads on the surface of the foundation. A whole box is already installed on it. When cracks form along the perimeter of a wooden house, restoration consists in updating the walls.

Before and after siding

Damaged logs are cleaned, treated with antiseptic compounds, the cracks are covered with sealant. Then the outer walls of the wooden house should be sheathed with wooden, plastic siding or lined with bricks.

In those cases when the log rots under the window frame as a result of the accumulation of melt water in this place in the spring, the damaged part is sawn out. Wooden combs are installed along the ends in sawn places. A new piece of log is driven into them.

Repair of wooden houses to restore the external walls of the house can be done independently.

Benefits of rural life

Today, life outside the city ceases to be a luxury, and sometimes village buildings become almost the only place of residence acceptable for health. In the current state of affairs, buying and maintaining a rural house is much cheaper and more profitable than a tiny apartment in a multi-storey city "anthill". And there is no need to talk about the accompanying benefits and benefits of such a habitat for humans.

Cars do not scurry back and forth, the nasty city smog does not hang overhead - instead, birds chirp and a pleasant breeze blows from a forest or a river. Clean air, saturated with the smell of fruits, berries and herbs, natural food (bought cheaply from neighbor grandmothers) and the absence of city noise please not only the body, but also the soul.

If the house is located near water, it is important to find out if flooding occurs in the area. 2

During rains, dirt roads can become a big problem.

The most difficult task is to find a really worthy countryside version of the old house, durable, warm, comfortable. To do this, it is important to understand the state of the building structure, take into account the features of the area of ​​​​its location, and evaluate the quality of the site. The future owner may not even be aware of what surprises lurk behind an attractive facade. How to protect yourself from trouble and not buy a pig in a poke, read this article.

(⇑) Inspection of the house should begin with checking the condition of the foundation.

Mandatory elements of a country house made of wood

Houses in the suburbs are often built of wood, and if not, then it is sure to be present in the interior of any rustic style. It is worth highlighting three main features characteristic of a house in the village:

• a real fireplace, stove or their decorative versions;
• the presence of an attic or second floor;
• Lots of light, mostly natural.

All rustic styles are characterized by the use of only natural materials, so plastic, synthetics and artificial materials should be canceled at the design stage.

Rustic kitchen

If the house in the village is small, it is necessary to draw up its layout correctly. Each residential building should have the following premises:

• kitchen;
• living room;
• bedroom;
• veranda, terrace or at least a porch;
• basement.

If a country house with a Russian stove is being built, then it should be located mainly in the kitchen, but you can place the stove in the living room, as well as the fireplace. When a stove or fireplace performs an exclusively decorative function, gas or electric heating is required, these nuances must be taken into account at the design stage of the house.

Beautiful examples

• The first photo shows a simple bedroom design using a rough rustic style. Pay attention to the rug in the bedside area, which is made by hand. The headboard of the bed is decorated with wood and covered with woven fabric with folk patterns.
• And this is the design of a small village house, which was divided into several sections with the help of a wooden beam and supports.

• In this photo you can see the design of the facade of a two-story house built of wood with a stone oven.

• Here is the design of the office in country style, characterized by aristocracy and restraint. Scottish cage adds coziness and home warmth to the room.

• This photo shows a cozy living space in a Russian country style with a samovar, photographs of Russian nature and a wall clock.

• If you are not yet ready for large-scale changes in the interior, then you can do much easier. To update the interior and give it a touch of rustic style, stylized decor items will be enough: towels, embroidered pillowcases, clay figurines, a samovar.

For more tips on how to furnish your home, see the following video.

In order to keep the warmth and comfort in the house, it is necessary to add a heat-insulating layer to the outer walls. Particular attention is paid to buildings that have been in operation for a long time and have experienced many negative impacts. Therefore, many owners are interested in the issue of warming an old wooden house.

A house made of wood has the ability to let vapors through, so that it is always comfortable to be in the premises. If you choose the wrong material for insulation, you can completely close the exit of moisture, which will lead to its accumulation in the walls of the building. This will lead to premature destruction of the entire structure.

Mineral wool

Experts say that the best insulation for an old wooden house cannot be found. And indeed it is. has the following properties:

1. Retains heat very well.
2. Isolates the interior from extraneous sounds from the environment.
3. Light weight helps to do everything quickly and efficiently.
4. The structure of the material allows you to hide all the irregularities.
5. Fire and environmental safety.
6. Rodents do not use to create nests.

But there are also a number of negative points:

• protection from moisture is necessary, therefore mineral wool is torn with a vapor barrier membrane, on the one hand, and a windproof film, on the other;
• requires mechanical fixation.

But such shortcomings are easy to deal with, because this option is suitable for an old house and or a new building.

Styrofoam

Insulation from the class available. Therefore, it is in demand among all construction companies and private developers. In addition to this positive moment, there are a number of others:

1. Good thermal insulation properties.
2. Has soundproofing.
3. Does not absorb moisture.
4. Withstands small mechanical loads.

But a small set of disadvantages makes the polystyrene unsuitable for insulating a village house from a log house:

• lack of steam capacity;
• rapid destruction under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
• rodents and insects love to create their homes in this material;
• Styrofoam ignites easily, and then smolders with the release of caustic substances.

The tree already burns well, and if the finish is such that being in such a house will be life-threatening.

Penoplex (polystyrene)

This material is a close relative of polystyrene. But manufacturers have slightly improved the properties of the insulation, due to which the cost has also increased. What are the characteristics of penoplex?

1. Improved thermal insulation properties. If a foam plastic 10 cm thick is needed to insulate the house, then 5 cm foam can be replaced.
2. Withstands high mechanical stress.
3. Doesn't absorb moisture at all.
4. There are also soundproofing properties.
5. Penoplex is produced with the addition of flame retardants, substances that prevent the material from igniting under the influence of fire. Therefore, compared to polystyrene, foam is safer.

Sometimes it is used as thermal insulation for wooden buildings. But it is only suitable for a plinth or foundation. This is due to the lack of steam capacity. As a result, condensation will form on the walls, which means it will contribute to the development of mold and mildew.

What is the best way to insulate?

A house with a long service life requires not only insulation of the facade, but also all structural elements as a whole. Such actions will help to more effectively store heat inside the house. Therefore, we consider all the elements separately:

Wall insulation

It is better to isolate the walls from the outside. This shifts the dew point towards the environment, which allows it to be removed from the base much faster. If you insulate the walls from the inside, you can cause quite the opposite result. In this case, the walls will still freeze through.

For wall insulation, we choose hard mats of mineral wool. If there are material opportunities, you can take the foil version. The foil layer will repel heat from the walls. Before installing the insulation, be sure to close all the cracks.

In this case, we use a tourniquet, dry moss or tow. With this material, we tightly caulk the interventional space or cracks that can form on the logs.

Ceiling

There are two ways to insulate the ceiling:

• from the side of the room;
• from the attic side.

Both the first and second methods are effective. Harder materials are laid on the ceiling. If there is an attic under the roof, then it is better to resort to insulation from the side of the rooms. Then a structure is created from beams, between which a sheet insulation is placed. Don't forget about vapor barrier membranes.

When there is an attic under the roof, you can use mineral wool, and even polystyrene. A more rigid material must be laid on top of the insulation. It can be chipboard, which will protect the insulation from bursting.

There is an option when bulk heaters are used, for example, sawdust, gravel. But such materials need a lot, which can be even more expensive than using modern heaters.

Floor

The choice of insulation technology for a dilapidated house depends on whether there is a basement or not. If there is a basement, then first insulate it. It is possible that after this it will not be necessary to further isolate the floor.

But if such a need has already been determined, then the following options are chosen:

1. Underfloor heating (electric heating). Not always suitable for old wooden structures, as it requires reliable electrical wiring.
2. The use of thermal insulation materials. They choose only hard options, but be sure to make a plank floor or cover with chipboard or OSB boards, and then decorate with the selected floor material.

It is in an old wooden house that large heat losses occur due to dilapidated floors. Therefore, do not neglect the possibility of isolating the floors. More precisely, start insulating the house from the floors.

How to insulate an old wooden house with your own hands?

The tree must be specially treated before any outdoor work can be started. Especially if the design is closed from the eyes of the owner. Therefore, carefully and carefully adhere to the insulation technology if you do everything yourself.

And if you trusted the masters, then do not forget to control the team. It often happens that employees want to get the job done earlier and mess around a bit. This can lead to premature failure of the structure.

Surface preparation

Let's prepare the base first:

1. Remove all dirt and stains, traces of insects or fungus.
2. Remove old decorative coating.
3. Remove hinged structures that will interfere with all work.
4. Close all cracks.
5. Cover the wooden structure with protective compounds. These are antiseptic impregnations or mastics and moisture-repellent compounds. This will significantly extend the life of the foundation.

If the packaging says that it is desirable to make several layers, then it is better to do as the manufacturer recommends. If you save at this stage, you may regret it later.

Laying a vapor barrier

After the impregnation is completely dry, proceed to laying the membranes. This layer will protect the walls from moisture and allow vapors to freely pass through the insulation and go outside.

• start laying from the bottom of the wall in vertical stripes;
• each subsequent strip finds, on the previous one, by 10–15 cm;
• joints are fixed with adhesive tape;
• the membrane itself is fixed with a construction stapler.

Lathing installation

For the frame, wooden bars or metal profiles are used. If a wooden frame is chosen, then its parts also require special treatment in order to last as long as the decorative layer. In addition, the bars will not be able to hide the unevenness of the walls, which means that you will have to put pegs or chop off in some places.

With metal, everything is much simpler - we take and install. Special retractable brackets will easily hide all the shortcomings. But such a design will cost a little more than a wooden one.

The method of installing the frame depends on whether the heater will be used or not, and also on what kind of decorative material it was decided to install on the facade.

The approximate plan is:

• first we do the markup. The step between the elements is equal to the width of the insulation;
• screw elements;
• we check how evenly the parts are installed using the building level.

Installing a heat insulator

The material that acts as a heat insulator is placed between the elements of the crate. Mats are laid tightly. At the same time, make sure that there are no gaps. Mineral wool should not bulge.

If such flaws appear, then they will later become cold bridges, which partially or completely levels out the work on insulation. Therefore, the material should lie tightly, but evenly.

Laying the wind protection film

It is customary to lay a windproof membrane on top of the insulation. This material will protect the mineral wool from the penetration of atmospheric moisture under the finish. The laying principle is the same as for the vapor barrier film:

1. Let's start from the bottom.
2. We make vertical stripes.
3. We lay in an overlap of 105-15 cm.
4. We glue the joints with tape.
5. The membrane is fixed with a stapler to the crate.

It is also appropriate to use mushroom dowels here. This mechanical fastener will additionally fix the insulation and the membrane.

Installation of the crate for fixing finishing materials from the outside

An additional crate also creates a ventilation gap, which allows you to remove the steam coming out of the interior. The size of the gap can vary from 3 to 8 mm. It all depends on the thickness of the insulation material and the region in which the house is located.

Exterior wall decoration

As a finishing material for a wooden house, you can choose any known option. It is important to take into account the condition of the structure, that is, the strength of the structure. If the house is too old, do not choose heavy material, as the structure may not withstand the load and collapse.

• fully follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer;
• fix the details to the elements of the crate;
• choose dry weather;
• carry out the insulation of a wooden house only in the warm season.

Possible problems with insulation

Before insulating an old wooden house, be sure to check how durable the structure is. If necessary, walls and foundations need to be strengthened. For those who have never done such a thing, it is better to take care of the construction team, and not start experiments.

And for those who nevertheless decided to do everything on their own, you should strictly adhere to the instructions and not lose sight of anything. It is important to properly prepare the base, choose a heater and finish.

Today, the owners of a wooden house resort to wall insulation from the inside of the room, because they do not want to cover the beauty of the wooden masonry with numerous layers of thermal insulation and plaster. Sometimes wall insulation from the inside is simply necessary due to the uniqueness of the architectural design of the facade of the house. However, internal wall insulation requires competent implementation, since thermal insulation can disrupt gas exchange between the rooms of the house and the external environment, which, in turn, will adversely affect the microclimate of the building and the health of its inhabitants.

Advantages and disadvantages of warming the wooden walls of the house from the inside

In order not to destroy the beauty of a wooden house, its walls are insulated from the inside.

Many experts in the field of construction argue that it is impossible to insulate the walls of a wooden house from the inside for several reasons. Firstly, the insulation, being inside the wall, shifts the dew point into the thickness of the building envelope, which leads to getting wet, and subsequently to freezing of the wall. And since this is a wooden product, it will quickly lose its integrity and the house will collapse. Secondly, the insulation will be constantly in contact with the moist air of the room. For this reason, condensation forms on its surface, which adversely affects the level of thermal conductivity of the material.

In this case, he, over time, will cease to fulfill his direct duties. Thirdly, the insulation of a wooden house from the inside leads to a reduction in the usable space of the room.

However, many of the above statements can be argued.

The technology of warming the walls of a wooden house depends on the choice of material.

The internal insulation of a wooden house, especially if it is done by hand, will preserve the beauty and uniqueness of the facade of the building. Condensation never forms inside the insulation or at the wall-heat-insulating material boundary, if all the work is done correctly and the building components were not saved, but they were chosen solely for their quality and technical parameters.

The main advantage is that it is convenient to carry out internal thermal insulation with your own hands, since no additional help from high-rise installers is needed.

An important fact is that by placing a heater with low steam throughput outside the wall, the owner of a wooden house exposes the structure to a constant excess of moisture, which leads to decay of the building envelope, as the balance of air exchange is disturbed.

Important! Any activities related to the insulation of the walls of a wooden house with your own hands can be carried out only after a year has passed after the construction of the building itself. During this time, the house will shrink. Otherwise, the insulation layer will be broken. This will directly affect its technical characteristics.

Some techniques for performing thermal insulation of a wooden structure from the inside

Depending on the materials used and the methods of work, today there are several techniques for thermal insulation of wooden walls from the inside of the room.

Warm seam

The technology of wall insulation "warm seam" is the sealing of joints, seams.

A warm joint is used when the wall masonry is not planned to be finished with various decorative plasters. This method allows you to reduce the thermal conductivity of masonry joints and wall joints. The material is directly placed between the bars of the wall.

For this, synthetic sealants are used (acrylic, silicone, bitumen-rubber, latex), more traditional methods can be used. These are natural sealants - linen, linen rope, tow.

Advantages:

• warming can be done with your own hands, since there is nothing complicated in the execution technique;
• the method is profitable from an economic point of view;
• without disturbing the beauty of the wooden masonry, it is able to increase the thermal insulation characteristics of the wall;
• differs in pore-permeability, which favorably affects the microclimate in the room and the durability of the protective structure.

Warming with mineral wool

As a heater, mats made of mineral (basalt) fiber, glass wool or slag fiber act. This material is characterized by excellent thermal insulation properties, is able to absorb noise, and consists of environmentally friendly components. However, since it has a fibrous structure, it is able to pass steam through itself and accumulate water in itself, therefore the presence of waterproofing and vapor barrier layers is necessary when insulating wooden walls from the inside of the room.

Stages of work:

1. all cracks and cracks in the masonry are sealed. To do this, you can use various synthetic sealants. Be sure to treat the wall with an antiseptic;
2. crate organization. Consists of two parts. The first transverse crate. It is made of metal profiles, which are placed in increments of 80 cm from each other and across the log masonry. The second part is the counter-lattice. It is made from the same profiles, at the same distance, only along the masonry. The crate will allow you to attach the insulation to the wall surface and provide a ventilated gap. Its main purpose is to remove excess steam with constant circulating air flows and prevent condensation from forming;
3. heater installation. Mineral wool is best used in the form of mats, since such a structure is able to withstand significant mechanical loads without compromising its thermal insulation characteristics. The insulation is not glued to the surface of the walls, it is placed at a distance between the profiles of the crate. Joints should not have a width of more than 2 mm. They are sealed with special adhesive tapes;
4. vapor barrier. It should overlap and with a slight allowance, so that it will not tear as a result of thermal expansion of the material;
5. finishing. It is attached to a metal profile, and if logs acted as fasteners, then to them. It can be fiberboard, chipboard, drywall, lining.

Insulation of the walls of a wooden house with foam

It is very rare to insulate the walls with polystyrene foam of a wooden house from the inside.

This method is used very rarely due to the formation of condensate, since the foam is a vapor-tight material. However, in the presence of a properly organized waterproofing and vapor barrier layers, this technique is able not only to protect the walls of the building from the cold, but also to provide a pleasant microclimate in it.

In addition, the advantage is the low cost of the material itself. Styrofoam is easy to install, so it will not be difficult to insulate a wooden house on its basis with your own hands. Due to its low thermal conductivity with a small thickness of insulation, you can significantly save usable space at home.

Insulation of the walls of the house from the inside is also carried out with liquid thermal insulation mixtures (ecowool, polyurethane foam, wet plaster). If the latter method has been used for a long time, then the first two have recently appeared in construction and have not yet found wide application. Although the advantages of this method of wall insulation are obvious. This is the formation of a seamless layer, ease of spraying, the insulation does not need steam and hydroprotection.

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Insulation of the walls of a wooden house from the inside

Sometimes it happens that it is not possible to insulate a chopped or cobbled house from the outside. For example, the building is already lined with bricks or some unheated structure is attached to it. In this case, the insulation of the walls of a wooden house from the inside is the only way out. This is usually done using mineral wool or polystyrene foam.

Preparatory work for wall insulation

The walls of the house should first be thoroughly cleaned of dust. Next, the wood is treated with an insect and rot repellent. You should also go through the surface with special compounds that increase the fire resistance of the material.

If we are talking about a chopped structure, you must also carefully caulk all the cracks. Usually jute fiber is used for this. For large gaps take tow, twisted into a roller.

Installation of mineral wool boards

Insulation of the walls of a wooden house from the inside can be done using mineral wool. This material has excellent heat-preserving qualities and is easy to install. Under the slabs it will be necessary to arrange a crate. Bars 50 * 50mm are stuffed in a vertical position. The step between them depends on the width of the insulation. Usually it is about half a meter.

Tip: It is best to make the distance between the bars such that it is 2 cm more than the width of the mineral wool layers. At the same time, they will fit into place more densely, and the insulation itself will turn out to be more reliable.

Stuffing can be done with ordinary nails. After the crate is mounted, proceed to the laying of the plates. At the same time, they carefully monitor that there are no gaps between them and the bars. Warming the walls of a wooden house from the inside with your own hands will turn out to be quite effective only in this case. For greater reliability, the plates should be fixed with special dowels "fungi".

Laying a vapor barrier

When performing measures to insulate walls, it is imperative to arrange a vapor barrier. High humidity will not only reduce the heat-shielding properties of the mineral wool, but will also lead to rotting of the wood. As a vapor barrier, it is allowed to use either an ordinary cheap polyethylene film or some of its modern foil analogues. The material is mounted directly on top of the cotton wool, fixed to the bars with special staplers.

Important: The vapor barrier should be stretched with foil inside the room. In this case, it is necessary to withstand an overlap between the strips of at least 10 cm. Additionally, the joint should be glued with aluminum or plumbing tape.

At the next stage, they begin to install the counter-lattice under the skin. It can be assembled from bars 30 * 40mm. As a final finish for a wooden house, of course, lining is best suited.

Use of Styrofoam

The insulation of the walls of a wooden house from the inside with polystyrene foam is performed in much the same way as with mineral wool. I.e:

• Walls are pre-treated;
• A crate made of timber is mounted on a chopped wall;
• Styrofoam slabs are laid closely between the purlins. Fix them with dowels;
• Next, a vapor barrier is pulled and a counter-lattice is mounted under the finishing sheathing.

On cobbled walls, it is not necessary to arrange a crate for polystyrene foam. It can be glued to the surface with foam glue. In any case, all joints should be sealed with mounting foam or glued with tape.

In the event that the walls of the wooden house were insulated from the inside with polystyrene foam using a crate, the finishing sheathing is mounted on it. If the plates were planted on glue, they should be reinforced with a special mesh. From above, such a surface is subsequently plastered.

We think now you understand how to insulate the walls of a wooden house from the inside on your own. This procedure may take a little time, but technologically it is not particularly complicated.

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Insulation of walls in a wooden house from the inside

Warming a wooden house from the inside today causes twofold feelings. On the one hand, this choice allows you to preserve the external beauty of a wooden building and is a simpler process compared to insulation from the outside. On the other hand, there are concerns about the appearance of the effect of a plastic bag - conditions of high humidity inside the building during cold weather. Also, with illiterate wall insulation with your own hands, the service life of a wooden structure is significantly reduced due to an environment that is too aggressive for wood.

Insulation of a wooden house, or what you should know about the technology of heating a log house from the inside

To avoid this, you need to understand some of the subtleties of indoor insulation and follow the right technology. First, the dew point shift should be taken into account: when the walls are insulated from the outside, it is located on the outside of the walls, while when insulated inside, it shifts to the inside of the wall. It is this factor that contributes to the increase in dampness and the accelerated destruction of wood, which was mentioned above. Also, the shift in the dew point entails the soaking of the insulation, which reduces its useful properties to nothing. This is especially true of sleklovaty.

In order to prevent this, it is necessary to use a vapor-tight film that will protect the insulation from condensation. However, its use entails a new problem - the greenhouse effect. There is a solution for this problem - the technology for installing insulation provides for ventilation slots in the structure.

This is realized through the installation of crates - wooden battens around the entire perimeter of the insulated surface. It is easy to do this with the necessary set of tools and with your own hands. Also, the crate serves for reliable fixation of the insulation and subsequent installation of the cladding. It is also worth considering the ventilation system in advance, since all natural cracks in the walls will be sealed during the insulation process.

In general, the process of warming a wooden house from the inside can be divided into several stages:

• surface treatment. After the installation of thermal protection is completed, there will be no access to the walls and floor from the inside. That is why it is important to immediately carry out all the necessary operations with wood: clean it, sand it and impregnate it with protective solutions: moisture resistant, antiseptic and refractory. At the same time, you can do the same with the boards for the crate, because the same fate awaits them.
• Sealing gaps between logs. Suitable materials include tow, linen, jute. You can also use special silicone sealants.
• Installation of hydro and wind protection. To do this, you can use a vapor barrier membrane film - it will also perform these functions.
• Lathing installation. First, vertical support rails are installed, located at the corners and next to windows and doors. Then, at a certain distance, additional vertical yards are installed. The distance between them depends on the selected insulation, or rather, on the width of the plates or rolls in which it is produced. It should be inserted closely between the boards, a maximum of 1-2 mm of clearance is allowed.
• Insulation lining.
• Installation of vapor barrier (in the case when it comes to do-it-yourself wall insulation). It is best to choose special membranes for this purpose that retain moisture, but allow air to pass through. It must be overlapped so that when the materials expand as a result of heating, it does not tear and retains its performance.
• Mounting on the walls of the counter-lattice - horizontally arranged wooden boards. They fix the membrane mesh and insulation. Also, it is the counter-lattice that creates ventilation gaps, due to which excess moisture evaporates from the vapor barrier.
• Cladding installation. The most popular options are lining made of wood, PVC and MDF, drywall and tiles.

The scheme of warming the house from the inside

Warming starts from the floor, then work is carried out with the ceiling. The walls are insulated last. Do not ignore any of these three objects. Otherwise, most of the heat will go through uncovered areas.

It should be noted that wall insulation work should be carried out in the warm and dry season, preferably in summer.

What materials are used to insulate walls with your own hands?

The most popular heaters that you can install with your own hands today are:

• mineral wool. It is made from various rocks, molten glass, blast-furnace slag. It has a high service life with good vapor and waterproofing, low sound and heat conductivity, lightness. Also pleased with the price of mineral wool. Is issued in rolls and in plates;
• glass wool - a subspecies of mineral wool, made from glass fibers. The characteristics are similar to other types of mineral wool, but cheaper;
• expanded polystyrene is cheap and is a good external insulation, however, it is not recommended for internal use. This is due to the fact that it does not allow air to pass through and, when heated, releases toxic substances;
• isoplat is a relatively new material for wall insulation, consisting of pressed linen and wood fibers. Differs in the increased mechanical durability therefore at its use it is possible to exclude installation of a crate. However, it is more expensive than other heaters and has a greater thermal conductivity, which means it retains heat worse.

Mineral wool
glass wool
Styrofoam
Isoplat

However, not every heater can be easily and quickly installed with your own hands. In addition to the options listed above, there are also substances sprayed onto the walls: ecowool and polyurethane foam. They compare favorably with traditional methods. When using them, a crate is not needed, which means that the insulation “eats up” less living space, and often they already include water-repellent impregnations. However, when covering a wall with such materials, special equipment is needed, so it can cost a pretty penny.

Thus, when insulating a wooden house with your own hands, you should remember the following:

• It is very important to isolate the walls and filler from moisture and steam. Otherwise, the tree will begin to become covered with fungus and mold, rot and collapse, and the insulation will simply lose its useful properties.
• All walls and wooden materials used in the installation must be covered with protective agents: antiseptics, hydro- and refractory mixtures.
• Before proceeding with the installation of the crate, make sure that you have done everything you need, and the wall will not be useful to you for the next thirty years. Are the gaps closed? Is the wood impregnated with protective mixtures? Is the wiring done? If yes, then you can move on.
• It is extremely important to think over the ventilation holes in the roof, because the natural cracks between the logs will be sealed. And without an accessible path to fresh air, the moisture from the insulation materials will remain in the room, turning it into a greenhouse. For tomatoes, this is good, but for people, not so much.
• Do not chase cheap materials - they will negatively affect the quality of the microclimate in the house. So it is better to prefer mineral wool to polystyrene, and membrane film to polyethylene. And no, if you make holes in polyethylene, it will not look like membranes from this, but will simply turn into a pile of garbage.
• Only wood is used for cladding: it has a lower thermal conductivity than metal structures.

A few tips for the trail:

• You should not take on the insulation inside the house in the first few years after construction. At this time, the wood is actively drying and shrinking. As a result, the walls are displaced, new cracks appear, the crate and cladding are deformed. For the first time, it is better to limit yourself to a rough finish: sealing cracks, the so-called “warm seam”, and plaster. These measures will be enough for several years.
• Seven times measure cut once. In the process of warming the house with your own hands, you should not rush: one gap missed in a hurry can nullify all the work of warming the house.

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How to insulate walls in a wooden house from the inside

A wooden house is a kind of work of art. Surely every owner during construction wanted to get a beautiful appearance of the premises, as well as a unique interior space. If you sensibly assess the situation, it is impossible to insulate the walls from the outside so as not to hide the wooden beauty. Therefore, all issues of insulation are solved inside the house.

The selection of materials is carried out depending on the requirements that the internal structure promises. Naturally, this type of indoor work significantly reduces the living space, and if the person who will deal with the insulation does not have experience in such work, you can easily disturb the home microclimate.

However, there are times when you simply cannot do without warming, and in this article we will consider the fundamental principles of such an event. In fact, the technological process is no different from external work.

Why can a house lose heat quickly?

First of all, this can be the result of poor-quality installation of thermal insulation. Otherwise, poor-quality laying and shrinkage of wooden beams is possible, in which cracks appear over time.

How insulation works are carried out:

• walls are prepared first;
• further caulking of cracks is carried out;
• installation of vapor barrier;
• arrangement of the crate (this is done on load-bearing walls);
• installation of insulation material with subsequent sealing;
• arrangement of a forced ventilation system;
• final finishing work.