How to insulate a frame house. Which insulation is better for a frame house: an overview of the types and characteristics of thermal insulation materials. Cross insulation of the walls of a frame house from the outside

Frame houses are more suitable for summer living. If such a house is used year-round, it will need to be insulated. For sound insulation, comfort and durability of the building, insulation must be carried out in compliance with GOST standards.

In this article I will tell you how to insulate a frame house for winter living.

Methods for insulating frame houses

First you need to decide on the type of thermal insulation. It can be internal, external, as well as insulation of the floor, ceiling, etc.

What you need to know about external insulation

This insulation option has the following advantages:

Additional protection of walls from deformation.
The insulation absorbs sudden temperature changes, thereby extending the service life of the building.
Makes walls smoother, making it possible to use various facade finishing materials.

External insulation can be:

ventilated;
"wet" insulation.

The first method is the most common and economical; this work can be done without the help of specialists. A gap is created between the insulation and the cladding, which serves as ventilation. Thus, the condensate accumulated in the insulation is blown out by a stream of air. This technology extends the life of the building.

The second method is to glue the insulation to the wall, and then attach it to the dowels. We apply several coatings on top: reinforcing, intermediate and decorative. However, without experience it is impossible to perform “wet” insulation.

Important information about insulating a house from the inside

Internal insulation of a house has a number of advantages:

the ability to perform work in any weather and season;
You can install thermal insulation yourself;
provides good sound insulation.

Among the disadvantages:

condensation may appear on the wall, under the insulation;
the wall does not warm up well, which leads to dampness;
reducing the area of the room;
the materials used are harmful to health;
At the junction of the insulation there are gaps through which cold will penetrate.

When insulating walls inside a building, you should consider:

Indoor air humidity.
Weather conditions of the area where the house is built.
Properties of insulation.
Thermal parameters of the wall.

How to insulate a frame house for winter living?

In order to live comfortably in a frame structure and in winter, the material used for insulation must have the following qualities:

Environmental friendliness - insulation should not contain substances that can cause harm to health.
Fire resistance - the material should not ignite, and in the event of a fire, emit a large amount of smoke.
A small thermal conductivity coefficient is optimal if the winter insulation in a frame house is within 100-150 mm.
Strength and tightness - the insulation must tightly fill the gaps of the frame.
Easy installation of thermal insulation.

To insulate a frame house, it is customary to choose between polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, mineral wool, basalt wool and polyurethane foam.

I’ll point it out right away!

I am a supporter of using basalt (stone) wool in insulating frame houses. The advantages of this material are undeniable!

Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Styrofoam

The material is considered the warmest, but is less suitable than others for insulating frame houses. Features of use:

Polystyrene foam is rigid slabs, they are laid on a flat wall. For a frame house, this insulation option is only suitable if the surface is perfectly flat, otherwise cold air will leak through the gaps.
The material should not be placed near fire sources.
It does not allow moisture to pass through and requires the installation of reliable waterproofing and vapor barriers.

light weight, which makes the installation process simple;
does not lose its properties due to temperature changes.

It is better to install insulation outside the building.

This is a high-quality material with good thermal insulation properties. Made from granulated polystyrene and foaming agent.

Low water absorption. This indicator remains unchanged even at high humidity.
No additional waterproofing required.
Strength.
Low flammability.
Can be used at temperatures from -50 to +75 degrees.
Environmentally friendly and harmless to health.
You can install it yourself.

Low vapor barrier. To improve the indicator, installation of ventilation is required.
High price.
Installation of an additional frame on which the material will be attached.
Application of a special composition to polystyrene foam to protect against UV rays.

Due to its quality characteristics, the material is often used for insulation of floors, facades and foundations.

Mineral wool

The basis of mineral wool is made up of fibers from minerals of volcanic origin.

Among the advantages stand out:

Low thermal conductivity.
Non-flammability. This material not only does not ignite, but also prevents fire from spreading.
Light weight, making it easier and faster to install.
Ensures the durability of the building.

Over time, the wool cakes, resulting in the integrity of the thermal insulation being compromised.
Reliable waterproofing is required, as mineral wool absorbs moisture.

Basalt wool

I’ll say right away that this is the most suitable material for insulating a frame building!

Basalt wool is made from rock melts (basalt). It is used for sound and heat insulation of buildings, insulation of facades, roofs, ceilings and other structures.

Advantages of basalt wool:

good sound insulation and thermal insulation;
fire resistance;
strength;
vapor permeability (allows walls to “breathe”);
does not contain toxic substances;
prevents the formation of fungus and mold on the walls;
does not change its properties due to temperature changes;
durability.

This material does not contain limestone or dolomite. That is why it is not attacked by rodents. The insulation fibers are located in vertical and horizontal positions, which is characterized by a high degree of rigidity. It does not accumulate moisture and has water-repellent properties.

Although this material also has its drawbacks. Well, where would we be without them! Disadvantages of using basalt wool for insulating a frame house:

High price.
Environmentally unsafe. In the process of making wool, a phenol-based binder is used.

Polyurethane foam

This is a synthetic insulation consisting of polymer foam. Among the positive characteristics of polyurethane foam are:

Excellent adhesion to most surfaces (concrete, brick, metal, etc.).
No mounting tools are required for installation.
Protects pipes from corrosion.
Does not lose quality properties under the influence of acids, alkalis, etc.

Liquid polystyrene foam allows you to fill cracks, seams and other empty spaces where it is not possible to lay other insulation.

The material must be isolated from direct sunlight, as destruction occurs under their influence. A special coating is used for this.
Foam is used only on a warm and dry surface.
The material is not flammable, but smolders when exposed to fire. Therefore, it cannot be used for boiler rooms and baths.

Eternal questions of choice!.. What to pay special attention to when choosing insulation?

Proper insulation of a frame house for winter living makes it durable, strong and reliable. For a frame house, materials are suitable that have:

Low thermal conductivity is the amount of heat passing through a material. The lower this indicator, the longer the heat is retained inside the room.
Fire safety - resistance to high temperatures. For frame houses, it is better to use insulation with the flammability grade - NG.
Low water absorption - the amount of moisture passed through. The lower this indicator, the better the quality. With high liquid absorption, thermal conductivity increases, the material freezes and loses its properties.
Do not shrink over time - the insulation must maintain its density. When shrinking, cracks are formed through which cold air passes.
Environmentally friendly - should not cause harm to health and emit harmful substances.

So what kind of insulation? better for a frame house?

A frame house is a wooden building that, without insulation, is suitable only for seasonal (summer) living; otherwise, high-quality thermal insulation will be required. The vapor permeability of the material used must be higher than that of the wood from which the frame is made.

Most often, coniferous trees are chosen for frame buildings.

The best insulation option for frame houses would be: basalt wool. As a last resort - ecowool. And the least suitable are polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam and extruded polystyrene foam.

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How to insulate a house

Thermal insulation of a frame house is an important and complex stage of construction. You need to fill every millimeter of free space so that cold air does not enter through it.

Insulation of walls outside

There are two ways to install insulation in a frame house. In the first case, thermal insulation is installed during the construction process, in the second - on the completed building.

In the first case, we lay the thermal insulation in a checkerboard pattern between the frame components. This method helps prevent cold bridges in the thermal insulation layer, and also saves free space both inside and outside the building.

If insulation was required after the house was put into operation, then a layer of thermal insulation is placed on the surface of the facade. Material in slabs with a thickness of about 5 cm is suitable for this.

How I install insulation:

First I do the preparatory work. I check the condition of the walls (if the house has already been in use), remove everything unnecessary from the facade of the building (nails, screws, etc.). I seal all the cracks and irregularities with polyurethane foam. If there are damp areas on the façade, I dry them with a hair dryer and also eliminate the cause of these consequences.
When insulating a house during construction, I cover the inside walls with chipboards. Afterwards I put a vapor barrier film.

Next I lay down the insulation. Each subsequent layer must overlap the junction of the previous one. The total number of layers depends on the region and its climate.

After finishing work with the insulation, I put a windproof membrane on top and secure it with a stapler.

I'm doing the sheathing. It serves as a ventilation opening between the membrane and the cladding.
I attach particle boards to the sheathing.
I am doing the façade cladding.

Internal insulation process:

I treat the walls with antiseptic. This will prevent the growth of fungus and mold. I clean it from dirt and dust, and also remove screws, screws, nails, etc.
Then I put a layer of insulation.
I attach a vapor barrier that prevents steam from entering the insulation. The smooth side is towards the thermal insulation, the rough side is outwards.
I upholster the walls with plasterboard or other material.
I am carrying out finishing work.

There are no serious requirements for the insulation of internal walls; a layer of waterproofing and vapor barrier is optional if it is mounted outside.

Foundation insulation

If insulation of a frame house is carried out, mandatory cladding of the foundation is required. This will prevent cold air from entering from below.

The process of insulation in a strip foundation

To insulate the foundation, it is better to choose extruded polystyrene foam. It does not absorb moisture and performs a waterproofing function.

Work process:

I prepare the surface: I clean it from dirt and treat it with a primer.
I attach the insulation boards to the adhesive solution.
I apply another layer of adhesive solution, lay down the reinforcing mesh, press it into the solution and level the surface.

I am carrying out decorative finishing of the base.

Insulation on a pile foundation

First, I build a wall that will cover the space above the house. This design comes in two versions:

A self-supporting wall made of brick, block or stone that stands on its own foundation.
Construction of a frame made of wood or profile around the perimeter of the foundation.

Either extruded polystyrene foam or sprayed polyurethane foam is suitable for work.

The insulation process is as follows:

I install waterproofing - it protects the insulation from moisture.
I am constructing a grid from wood or metal for the basement floor. To construct it, I build a sheathing with cells that should be smaller than a piece of insulation. This will provide greater tightness.
I put insulation on the frame - I press the insulation boards tightly against the frame. If joints are formed, I seal them with polyurethane foam. If the material is not moisture resistant, then I put an additional layer of waterproofing.

I carry out external finishing using insulation - for this I use siding, decorative PVC panels, stone, etc.

Thermal insulation of the base does not exclude floor insulation.

Ceiling insulation

I insulate the ceiling before installing the roof. Suitable materials for work: polystyrene foam, mineral wool.

Stages of work:

I stretch a vapor barrier film with zero permeability over the rough ceiling boards. I overlap the joints 10 cm, gluing them with self-adhesive tape or tape.
I'm laying insulation. This is done in a checkerboard pattern, with overlap at the joints. The last layer of thermal insulation should cover the beams.

Waterproofing.

When laying insulation I make a projection on the walls.

If the attic is not insulated, then there is no need to stretch the membrane film. In this case, I nail boards or plywood to the floor of the attic.
To insulate the ceiling inside the room, you will need to tie it up so that the structure holds. After installing the insulation, I sew on the waterproofing, and then the board or plywood.

How to insulate a cold attic

I carry out work on wooden floors. For this:

I attach a vapor barrier to the surface of the false ceiling. It will protect not only the insulation itself from rotting, but also the floor beams.
I lay insulation on the false ceiling, between the beams.
I cover everything on top with waterproofing.
If there is no ventilated gap above the insulation, I fill spacer counter battens on top, and then attach the attic floor boards.

Attic insulation

There are two ways to insulate an attic - laying thermal insulation on the roof or along the contour of the walls of the room. First, I lay down a waterproofing membrane. We attach it to the rafters, in front of the sheathing.

We provide a ventilated gap for the roof roof. It will prevent condensation from accumulating, and moisture will be removed by air currents. Installing insulation in the attic is no different from insulating a roof or walls.

How to insulate a roof

If the attic is used as a living space, it will need to be insulated. The work process is similar to ceiling insulation. The only difference is the order of the layers.

I put waterproofing on top of the insulation on the roof, which protects against the adverse effects of the environment.

How to insulate a floor

Floor insulation depends on the foundation material. Most often I use a pile-screw.

Installation of thermal insulation:

I install a frame under the floor joists that will serve as the basis for insulation.

If the house is located high above the ground, I stretch a waterproofing membrane under the joists and attach it with a furniture stapler. I put the membrane over the walls so that it is as airtight as possible and cold air does not enter.
I install a board on top of the waterproofing, its size is no more than 40-50 cm. This is enough to prevent the insulation from falling through. It is better to pack the board tightly so that there are no gaps.

If it is impossible to crawl under the floor of the house, I install a board under the joists, and then attach a waterproofing membrane.
When the base is ready, I lay down the insulation. This is done between the joists and as tightly as possible.

The thickness of the insulation depends on the region where the house is being built, its average value is 15 cm.
On top of the insulation, on the joists, I attach a vapor barrier membrane. It will protect against moisture and also prevent the penetration of cold air. I fasten the joints with double-sided tape.

I attach plywood or boards to the vapor barrier membrane, which will serve as the base for finishing the floor.

Each layer of insulation must overlap the joints of the previous one.

Features and nuances of insulation

For correct and reliable thermal insulation, it is necessary to consider:

In a frame house, you need to insulate the foundation, basement, walls, interfloor ceilings, roof, and floor.
For insulation of the foundation and base, polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam is suitable.
Insulation of walls, ceilings, roofs - mats made of basalt fiber or ecowool.
There are ready-made options for the floor - SIP panels. Otherwise, any other material will do.
The thickness of the insulation of a frame house for winter living should be 150 mm for walls, 200 mm for floors, interior partitions - 100 mm, interfloor - 200 mm, roof - 300 mm. These are not final dimensions; the layer can always be increased or decreased.
To insulate walls, it is necessary to choose a material that has less vapor permeability than the load-bearing wall. This will allow the steam not to accumulate in the heat-insulating material, but to escape outside.
When insulating walls internally, care should be taken to ensure air exchange in the room. For this purpose, ventilation valves are installed in plastic windows.
Before work, the walls must be treated with an antiseptic primer. This will prevent the formation of mold and mildew.

To ensure that the lathing for decorative finishing is durable, I often install frame posts. After attaching the waterproof membrane to the frame, I pad it with spacer slats (thickness 25-30 cm). They will provide space for trapped water to drain.

The outer wall of a frame house is represented by layers: internal cladding, vapor barrier, insulation, frame, superdiffusion membrane, counter-lattice, facade finishing.

Internal wall: internal cladding, vapor barrier, frame, insulation, membrane, counter-lattice, external cladding, rough plaster, plaster mesh, plaster.

Frame houses are very popular. They are built not only for summer cottages and summer holidays, but also for permanent residence. Therefore, you need to know how to properly and reliably insulate a frame house for winter living. The insulation must be reliably protected from the negative effects of the environment, because moisture, freezing and thawing can damage the material, and accordingly, the service life of the building will be significantly reduced.

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Construction of a frame house is a process of sequential step-by-step creation of all structural elements of a building.

Wherein the order of work is strictly defined, changing or disrupting the sequence of actions is impossible - all operations are interconnected and logically follow from one another.

Proper insulation of a frame house is not a separate event, carried out if possible or desired. This an obligatory part of the technological process, one of the stages of construction.

Thermal insulation for the walls of a frame house is a fairly simple process, but responsible and requires a clear understanding of the physical meaning of the actions. Its peculiarity is that no trifles that can be ignored are recognized - any shortcomings are equated to serious violations of technology, leading to the failure of many elements of the wall structure. Let's consider the issue in more detail.

Requirements

Insulation is an integral part of the wall system of a frame house. This is not an additional measure that enhances overall functionality, but a standard part of the design.

Little of, the walls of a frame house consist almost entirely of insulation- it accounts for 3/4 of the volume of all materials.

In addition, insulation is the main part of the wall; all other elements, in fact, solve the issues of structural rigidity and protecting the material from moisture and maintaining its working qualities. The importance and responsibility of the tasks performed are put forward to The insulation material has a number of requirements:

Low thermal conductivity.
Low density, light weight.
No reaction to the appearance of moisture, low (ideally no) hygroscopicity.
Constancy of shape, absence of shrinkage or swelling of the material.
No harmful emissions such as formaldehyde, phenol, etc.
The composition of the material should not encourage the appearance of insects or rodents.

In addition to the listed properties, An important quality of insulation is rigidity. Some types of materials are produced both in a rigid state (slabs) and in a liquid state, requiring special equipment for application, which significantly complicates the work process and requires experience and skills. For independent work, materials that do not require the use of additional equipment are much more convenient.

Main types of insulation

The list of materials that are used for thermal insulation of frame walls is quite wide.

Available in the form of slabs, rolls, granules, powder.

Main groups of insulation by origin:

Mineral. Basically, these are various melts of minerals, slag or glass, technologically converted into wool - mineral wool, glass wool, slag wool, etc.
Natural. This group includes various modifications of sawdust or shavings (arbolite, chip concrete, etc.), wool, ecowool, reed mats, etc.
Synthetic. Various materials obtained by chemical means, for example - polystyrene foam, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, isofol, etc.

Typically in practice Most often, frame walls are insulated with mineral wool and polystyrene foam. To do this, they use various types of mineral wool, glass wool or synthetics - polystyrene foam, expanded polystyrene, etc. They are reliable, lightweight and do not put too much strain on the wall frame; in addition, insulating the walls in a frame house with your own hands is quite a feasible task.

Tools and protective equipment

The method of installation of the material largely depends on its properties and form of release.

Some simply need to be precisely cut to the shape of the spaces between the step posts, while others require special equipment and protection.

For independent work, insulation materials are usually used, which allow installation with minimal use of equipment and protective equipment. However, if glass wool is used as insulation, basic protection will be required. For work you may need:

ABOUT sharp knife. Shoe material will not work, as the insulation can be up to 200 mm thick. You need a knife with a fairly long blade.
Polyurethane foam. An excellent means of sealing cracks and gaps.
Hammer, small nails, thick threads. All this is useful for temporarily fixing the insulation in the sockets.
Putty knife. It will help to tuck the material tightly into the cracks.
Latex gloves. When working with prickly materials such as glass wool, they are indispensable.
Respirator. Inhalation of dust and small particles of insulation can lead to various diseases, so respiratory protection will not hurt.

Often when working with insulating materials use a full protective suit, covering the entire body and face. The measure will not be unnecessary when using liquid spray materials that create a suspension in the air and can get on skin, hair or clothing.

Preliminary preparation

The insulation is installed on a wall frame that is fully prepared for this.

The following items should be ready at the time of installation:

1. Fully assembled - racks, top trim, jibs and other elements.
2. External cladding made of OSB, chipboard, plywood or similar sheet materials is installed.
3. A waterproofing membrane (or other roll-type waterproofing material) has been installed, all joints are connected with tape, there are no gaps or cracks.

That is all operations that cannot be performed with installed insulation must be performed, and then the walls of the frame house will be insulated from the inside. If it is done using the platform method, i.e. in a lying state, then the insulation is attached only after lifting the wall and aligning it with the markings.

Technology

How to properly insulate the walls of a frame house? How to properly install insulation in frame walls? As mentioned above, there are several types of insulation. The insulation scheme for the walls of a frame house has its own characteristics for each of them.. Let's consider one representative from each species.

Mineral wool

Frame houses: insulating walls with mineral wool for such prefabricated structures is very common. It is best to choose basalt slab wool.

It has sufficient rigidity and does not lose its shape during installation. The thickness of the slab is selected so that it corresponds to the width of one or more layers.

Important! The insulation should not be thicker than the width of the studs!

Insulation of the walls of a frame house with mineral wool is carried out as follows:

1. First of all, a waterproofing layer must be installed. Strips of rolled material are attached in horizontal rows, starting from the bottom. The joints are insulated with special tape.

2. Mineral wool slabs are cut into pieces, exactly matching the width of the frame slots.

3. The cut parts are inserted into the sockets. If necessary, use a spatula to tuck the edges.

Attention! When working with a spatula or similar tools, be careful not to damage the waterproofing layer!

4. The installed parts of the insulation are fixed in place using thick threads, looped over small nails driven into the studs. If you don’t want to spoil the waterproofing layer with nails (and this is inevitable), then Insulation boards should be cut and installed as accurately and tightly as possible.

5. The joints of the pieces of material are glued with special tape. As an option - sealed with polyurethane foam. There should be no gaps.

6. On top of fully installed insulation a vapor barrier layer is attached. Its installation is carried out similarly to waterproofing - horizontal rows, starting from the bottom, the rows are overlapped by at least 150 mm, the joints are reinforced with tape.

All layers of the cake must be sealed, without cracks, holes or other damage.

Important! Even a small hole or gap will definitely cause the materials to become wet and the wood to rot!

Styrofoam

First of all, it is necessary to select the thickness of the material slabs in order to ensure the most favorable ratio of the thickness of the insulation and the width of the racks.

If necessary, you can use a combination of several plates with different thicknesses.

Insulation of the walls of a frame house with foam plastic is done in the following order:

The first layer is roll waterproofing.
The material is cut to the size of the nests. It is better to cut with a fine-toothed hacksaw, being careful not to crumble the material.
Installing polystyrene foam into the nests. Keeping in mind the rather fragile structure, you should not use force to drive the piece into the nest; it is better to trim it. It can be temporarily fixed with small wedges.
All existing cracks and joints are filled with polyurethane foam.
After crystallization, excess foam is trimmed with a knife.

Sawdust

Sawdust is a cheap and accessible material. They are mainly used as insulation in the form of various connections with cement bonds.

In their pure form, they are too dangerous from a sanitary point of view; in addition, they are susceptible to rotting and easily absorb water.

In addition, the use of bulk materials for wall insulation is almost impossible, since it will not be possible to achieve the required density of filling the nests. The cavities that appear in the thickness of the sawdust will inevitably create cold bridges, which will completely disrupt the operation of the insulating cake and cause the frame and sawdust to get wet. That's why You can only use derivatives - wood concrete or other slab material.

Insulating the walls of a frame house with sawdust is done in the same way:

A waterproofing layer is installed.
The plates are cut into appropriate pieces and inserted into the slots.
The cracks, joints or gaps are filled with polyurethane foam, which is trimmed after crystallization.
A vapor barrier layer is installed.

Important! Using sawdust is a questionable decision because it is a breeding ground for insects or rodents, and it rots and absorbs water. The presence of such circumstances makes the use of sawdust the least successful choice of all possible.

Useful video

How the walls of a frame house are insulated is additionally described in the video below:

conclusions

Self-installation of insulation usually occurs in conditions of limited tools and lack of proper experience and skills. Since it is very important to properly insulate frame walls, it is recommended to use the most successful types of materials that do not require equipment and do not have serious restrictions during the installation process. The simpler the material is to work with, the better the result and there will be no consequences.

Taking on a job without having the skills to handle insulation is a hasty decision. In any case, it is necessary to first study the technology, especially the physical meaning of the processes occurring in the thickness of the pie. Then the work can be beneficial and provide coziness and comfort in the home.

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Understanding how to insulate a frame house for winter living will allow you to use it all year round. Sound insulation in the house, comfort and durability depend on how correctly the technologies are followed.

Insulation options

Before carrying out work, it is necessary to determine whether the thermal insulation will be inside or outside the building. To do this, you should know the features of each option.

External insulation:

Does not disturb the interior of the house.
A wooden wall located inside the room can save heating, as it accumulates heat.
Insulation protects the facade of the building from adverse environmental influences (moisture, high or low temperatures, etc.).

Insulating the house from the outside

Internal insulation:

Has good sound insulation.
There are no strict requirements.
No vapor barrier or waterproofing materials are required.

Insulating the house inside

However, this method has a number of disadvantages, for example:

dismantling the interior decoration of the room where thermal insulation will be installed;
accumulation of moisture in the room, which shortens the service life of the building;
indoor insulation does not protect the building façade from the negative impact of external factors.

Features of insulation

The preparatory stage of insulating a building for winter and summer does not differ depending on the selected material. The difference concerns only the installation process. Each of the materials used has its own characteristics.

Use of foam and EPS

Polystyrene foam is considered the warmest material, but it is not the best option for insulating wooden buildings.

Using polystyrene foam as insulation

Features of using these materials:

Before laying foam plastic using polyurethane foam, it is necessary to remove all cracks and irregularities, since this material does not fit tightly.
Expanded polystyrene should not be located near combustion sources, as the material is flammable.
Foam plastic does not allow air to pass through, so care must be taken to ventilate the room, otherwise the walls in the room may become moldy.
Expanded polystyrene must be used together with waterproofing and vapor barrier, as it does not allow moisture to pass through.

Use of ecowool

This material has not been used for very long, however, it can be used in the process of insulating frame and other types of buildings. The main features of this material are as follows:

Laying this material can be done either with or without a special tool. Using the tool significantly improves the thermal insulation characteristics of the room.
Ecowool absorbs moisture well, so the installation of waterproofing and vapor barriers should be treated with greater responsibility.
Ecowool shrinks, so it should be applied in excess.
When applying it, you should use personal protective equipment.

House insulation with ecowool

Important! Insulation of walls with ecowool should be carried out by qualified specialists.

Use of expanded clay

Expanded clay is used much less frequently, as it has worse characteristics compared to similar materials. Its main features:

Most often used for floors, as well as interfloor ceilings.
It is mainly combined with sawdust, ash and similar materials.
It is better to use expanded clay in small fractions, so there will be fewer empty spaces.

Using expanded clay for insulating frame houses

How to choose insulation

Before starting construction work, you need to decide how best to insulate a frame house. Insulation for residential premises must have the following characteristics:

Environmentally friendly - should not emit substances harmful to human life and health.
Fire safety - the material used should not allow fire to spread, nor should it emit a lot of smoke.
Low thermal conductivity.
Strength - the insulation should fit tightly and easily and not change shape over time.
Inexpensive.

Important! These characteristics are more suitable for polystyrene foam and.

To choose the right material for insulation, you should know what pros and cons each has.

Expanded polystyrene

It is light in weight, which is very important in insulating a frame house. This material tolerates temperature changes well, and is also not afraid of moisture and does not freeze. That is why buildings using it are durable and low cost.

Insulation with polystyrene foam

Among the disadvantages are:

flammable - highly flammable;
susceptible to mechanical and chemical damage;
does not allow air to pass through, which is why the humidity in the room is constantly increased.

Often, polystyrene foam is installed on the outside of the house.

Insulation with polystyrene foam outside the building

This material can be replaced with a similar one, namely penoplex, which is more resistant to various damages, but has a high cost.

Mineral wool

The most popular material in construction, which can be in the form of rolls, mats and slabs. Mineral wool has high performance in environmental friendliness, lightness, thermal insulation and sound insulation. Buildings using it are characterized by a long service life.

Important! Cotton wool in the form of slabs (basalt) does not burn.

When insulating, it is important to pay special attention to waterproofing, since over time the wool sags and cakes; moreover, when wet, it loses its properties and becomes an excellent environment for the formation of mold.

How is insulation done?

In order to ultimately get a warm frame house, its walls must be insulated from the inside and outside. The work process is almost the same, with a few exceptions.

Insulation from outside

For the outside, it is best to choose the cross method.

The insulation is always laid with the seams staggered to avoid the appearance of blown cracks.

The frame of the building is covered with OSB boards, which should have gaps of 2-3 mm. Subsequently, they need to be foamed.

This is what OSB boards look like

Next, waterproofing is stretched, which protects both the walls of the house and the insulation from moisture and other adverse environmental influences. Usually the waterproofing has self-adhesive strips, if there are none, the knocks between them should be sealed with tape.

Connecting insulation joints

Each layer of insulation should be laid in such a way as to overlap the previous one by 15-20 cm.
The thickness of the insulation is approximately 15 cm.
After laying the insulation, all voids are filled with polyurethane foam.

Insulation of walls inside the house

After the frame house is fully insulated for winter living, you can begin interior decoration. For this:

The first layer of thermal insulation is laid, the thickness of which is 5 cm.
Then the insulation is laid in the frame house, the thickness of which is 10 cm. The entire frame between the posts is filled with it.
Then a vapor barrier is attached, which prevents steam from entering the insulation. They are laid with the rough side outward and the smooth side facing the thermal insulation.
The bars are installed on top of it.

Important! The insulation cannot be pushed in by force or compacted, since the heat in the room depends on the voids inside it.

Insulation is also installed in the partitions between rooms. For the most part, it is required for sound insulation. To do this, slabs are installed with a layer of 10 mm. There is no need for vapor barrier here, since the temperature in the separated rooms will be the same.

Instead of vapor barrier, glassine is used here. It prevents dust from the insulation from entering the room.

Don’t forget about insulating corners in a frame house. This can be done in various ways. So, a warm corner can be made by constructing a structure of two boards, with special stands made of blocks, and the space between such structures can be insulated with mineral wool.

Ceiling insulation

It is better to carry out the work before the roof is completely assembled, so it will not interfere with the density of the installation.

The entire insulation process consists of the following stages:

Inside the house, on the ceiling beams, a vapor barrier is stretched, and a 25 mm thick board is placed on it.

Ceiling beams and vapor barrier

Insulation is laid on top, between which there should be no voids, tightly covering each layer.

Important! When laying insulation on the ceiling, you should make a small protrusion on the walls.

If insulation is not required in the attic, then the membrane film should not be stretched. A board or plywood is nailed to the attic floor.
If it is not possible to insulate the ceiling from the outside, then this is done inside, and it should be tied up so that it does not fall off. After this, sew on waterproofing, and then on board or plywood.

Indoor ceiling waterproofing

Roof insulation

Often, both the roof and the ceiling in a frame house are insulated. This happens in cases where the attic space is used as a second floor for housing and is heated.

The work process is practically no different from insulating the ceiling. The only exception is that when insulating the roof, waterproofing must be stretched over the material, which will protect it from environmental influences.

Features of roof insulation:

It is better to insulate from the outside, since doing it inside is inconvenient and unsafe. Many materials tend to crumble on the face.
After the rafter system is installed, a vapor barrier is sewn underneath, onto which sheathing material, board or plywood is stuffed.
Sheets of insulation are placed outside. This is done in the same way as when insulating walls, ceilings, etc.
Waterproofing is placed on top, on which the counter-lattice, sheathing and roofing are installed.

Insulation of the roof inside is carried out only if it is completely assembled.

Roof insulation

Floor insulation

Floor insulation should begin with preparatory work. This should be done before installing the frame of the house.

If the land where the building is located is clay with a high water level, then a water drainage system should be installed.

After this, 40-50 cm of soil is removed inside the foundation and a drainage system is installed. Afterwards it is covered with a sand and gravel cushion. After this, you can install the frame.

Floor insulation

If this step is skipped, you can use expanded clay. To do this, the surface is first leveled, and then the above material is poured. It is desirable that it contains fractions from 10-40 mm. After this, you can arrange the floor.

How to choose a filler

The best insulation for floors is considered to be mineral wool, polyester, steel shavings, etc. They are easy to install, use, environmentally friendly and fireproof. However, they have increased requirements for vapor barrier and waterproofing.

You can also use materials such as:

Polystyrene is lightweight, resistant to adverse influences and has a long service life. It can be regular (less durable, fireproof) and extruded - it has low thermal conductivity and moisture absorption.

Installing this type of insulation is simple: the sheets are placed end to end, and an edge strip is installed along the entire perimeter of the floor.

Expanded clay and slag - has low thermal conductivity and is light in weight.
is an insulating foil that is rarely used as an independent insulation material.
Edge tape - This is used to edge the entire perimeter of the house before the insulation is installed.

Floor insulation in stages

Floor insulation in a frame house is carried out between the profiles. That is why it is better to choose a dry screed; it is easier to work with.

The process of insulation on the ground:

Sand and crushed stone must be compacted well, then install brick columns. This will be the basis for the profiles.
Laying waterproofing. This can be bitumen paper or plastic film. Its height depends on the floor level; it is worth considering that the waterproofing should protrude slightly onto the walls.
It is necessary to leave a small gap at the junction of the floor and walls; edge insulation will be placed in it.

Stages of floor insulation on the ground

The simplest floor insulation technology is made from bulk materials. This insulation is applied perpendicular to the joists along the entire perimeter of the room, while pressing tightly.

Floor insulation using slabs

The base of the floor does not play any role in the technology of laying insulation, however, this should be taken into account when choosing a material for these purposes. So, if there are logs on the base of the floor, then a mineral wool slab is best suited as insulation, and hard materials for a concrete floor. In any case, the process of laying thermal insulation is as follows:

After laying the logs, bars are filled from both sides to the bottom and the flooring is assembled from antiseptic tongue-and-groove boards.
Glassine is spread on top of this - this is roofing cardboard impregnated with bitumen.
Insulation is placed on top.
After this, a vapor barrier film is placed, which protects the insulation from condensation.

What work is carried out after insulating the house?

After the thermal insulation is installed, it is the turn to equip the supporting system for the ventilated cladding, as well as the surface for finishing. As for finishing, wind and water protection of the insulation can be provided by a layer of plaster.

As for the exterior finishing, you should take care of the installation of the panels in advance. To ensure that the sheathing is strong enough, the frame posts must be installed frequently. After fixing the waterproof membrane with staples to the frame, it is lined with slats, the thickness of which is about 25-30 mm. This ensures that any water that gets inside can drain out, as well as ventilation.

The wall of a frame house looks like this: internal cladding - vapor barrier - insulation - wooden frame - membrane - counter-lattice - facade finishing.

Exterior decoration of the house after insulation

When arranging walls for plastering work, sheet materials are used that perfectly remove steam and prevent condensation. The sheets prevent the insulation from blowing through.

The internal wall looks like this: internal cladding - vapor barrier - wooden frame - insulation - membrane - counter-lattice - external cladding - base plaster - plaster mesh - plaster.

Recently, frame houses are increasingly gaining popularity. Therefore, you should know how to insulate a frame house so that it is suitable for living in both winter and summer. However, it should be taken into account that the insulation must also be reliably protected from the negative effects of the environment, because moisture that gets into it leads to the formation of condensation, and it has a detrimental effect on this material. Therefore, it is imperative to use high-quality waterproofing.

The old system of building wooden and stone houses included an insulation system during the construction process. Insulation was not allocated to a separate area of work; it was carried out along with the construction of walls and was a matter of course. Nowadays, the main concern for builders is how to properly insulate a frame house.

The procedure for insulation work

The building materials market does not suffer from a shortage of insulation materials for walls, floors and ceilings. Every owner wants to choose something unusual, but natural and not harmful to health, so that it is thorough, long-lasting and inexpensive. The intensity of heat exchange greatly affects not only your health, mood and warmth in the house, but also the state of your wallet, since heating services are becoming more important. Therefore, you most often have to insulate a frame house with your own hands.

Insulation is an inevitable process of any construction; the need to insulate floors and ceilings is caused by their very design feature.

This part of the work requires as much attention as the construction of the frame itself. can be produced using various technologies:

along the outer wall, attic and underground;
along the inside of the walls and along the ceiling;
both outside and inside the house;
uneven insulation of different parts of the building.

At the same time, there are various methods of work, using which the walls retain maximum heat in a frame house.

If the builders have not carried out the insulation work accurately enough, they will have to roll up their sleeves and finish, redo, bring the insulation to perfection, starting from the walls and ending with the subfloor, or even with their own hands again. At the same time, it is important to systematically, purposefully and carefully insulate all the above areas. The ceiling is subject to more dense insulation, and the insulation layer should be significantly larger than on the walls - by 25-50%. Close attention should be paid to both external and internal wall insulation; floor insulation should not be ignored.

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Types of insulation for frame houses

Wall insulation does not present any structural features or difficulties even for a layman. The only difficulty is the choice of insulation. Insulation materials are produced in two categories - synthetic based and based on natural ingredients. The most commonly used insulation materials for frame houses:

expanded polystyrene;
Styrofoam;
ecowool;
mineral wool.

which is divided according to the material of manufacture into:

glass;
slag;
stone.

Expanded polystyrene has an aluminum layer, which significantly improves its thermal insulation. Foil gives it, in addition to increased thermal insulation qualities, also moisture and steam resistance. This technology allows you to reduce the thickness of the insulation while maintaining the same properties. Produced in sheet and roll form. For wall stickers it can be produced with a self-adhesive surface.

The main disadvantage of polystyrene foam, if outside, is the negative influence of sunlight, leading to its destruction. This insulation requires protection when used outdoors. This protection can be paint or plaster. Its advantages include a wide choice of material thickness, fire resistance and environmental safety.

Mineral wool gained its popularity due to not only its good thermal insulation properties, but also excellent fire resistance and excellent noise absorption. This material does not shrink over time. Available in rolls and also in sheet format.

Ecowool is made from cellulose fibers. Valuable for its environmental cleanliness. When dry, it is compacted into the walls, and moistened with water, it is applied into the inter-frame gaps of the walls. The possibility of glass wool is used extremely rarely due to a number of serious disadvantages. These include the fragility of the fibers, which results in the formation of glass dust, which negatively affects health throughout the entire period of use. This type of insulation is subject to shrinkage.

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Pitfalls when insulating

Mineral wool, made on the basis of slag, becomes aggressive towards metals when exposed to moisture, and it has a very low level of heat conservation. Cotton wool, which is based on basalt, stone wool is an excellent opportunity to insulate frame walls. Environmentally friendly, durable, with both good insulating qualities in terms of thermal conductivity and vapor permeability, and excellent fire-fighting properties.

However, even though there are good insulation materials on the market, the desire still runs into problems. They consist in the difference in vapor, moisture and heat permeability of the insulation. Foam plastic, for example, has good moisture resistance, but its heat resistance leaves much to be desired, while mineral wool, on the contrary, has problems with moisture protection. That is, it is necessary to insulate frame walls by first distributing the insulation according to the degree of resistance to various environments.

The use of mineral wool should be limited when insulating a house from the outside or provide protection from moisture, otherwise the heat insulator may become a heat conductor. But on the other hand, a frame house must have air exchange with the external environment. Natural heat insulators are good in this regard, such as:

clay;
tyrsa;
straw.

They carry out natural heat exchange, maintain optimal humidity in the room, and provide protection from noise. Being used as insulation on, they clearly perform their functions, predetermined by nature itself. But working with them is a long and labor-intensive process, unacceptable for our high-speed age.

To prevent the appearance of excess moisture and steam, as well as to effectively collect them, glassine is used. This long-time companion of wall insulation is mounted inside the outer skin of the frame. It allows you to keep the insulation dry, which performs the main function of heat retention. At the same time, a gap must be left between it and the insulation to allow the glassine to dry and prevent the insulation from getting wet. The air layer, in addition, will itself be a natural thermal protection, complementing the main insulation and creating a healthy microclimate in the house.

Frame houses are comfortable and reliable. Their construction requires relatively small financial costs. At the same time, the walls of such residential buildings require mandatory insulation.

Insulation for Canadian homes – is there a choice?

Built using the so-called Canadian technology, they are characterized by a considerable number of advantages. Their construction is beneficial from an economic point of view. For frame buildings, it is not necessary to pour a powerful and deep foundation, or to involve heavy and special equipment in the work. All activities are completed quite quickly. Moreover, the construction of houses is carried out from environmentally friendly and safe materials.

An important stage in the arrangement of frame residential buildings is the thermal insulation of their walls. It can be produced internally and externally using products that must have the following qualities:

low thermal conductivity;
convenience and ease of independent use;
counteraction to moisture accumulation;
durability;
reasonable cost without compromising performance;
stability of sizes and volumes;
resistance to mechanical stress and destruction;
Fire safety.

Properly selected and installed insulation ensures a significant reduction in heat losses in the house and creates a favorable microclimate with constant humidity and temperature. Nowadays, mineral wool, polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam are most often used as thermal insulation products for Canadian homes. Insulation can be installed using different technologies - by installing slabs, spraying, backfilling. Often combined methods of thermal protection of a building are used (for example, mineral wool is placed inside, foam plastic is placed on the outside, which is covered with decorative finishing and facing materials).

Mineral wool - so different and so popular

Mineral wool is a well-known insulation material. It has excellent noise protection and thermal insulation potential. The thermal conductivity of wool depends on its density, thickness and humidity level. When carrying out insulation work, this must be taken into account. Mineral wool is always covered with vapor barrier film membranes, as well as waterproofing products. And the thickness of the layer of its installation is determined depending on the weather conditions in a particular area.

It is recommended to thermally insulate frame walls not with rolled wool, but with products produced in the form of slabs. The thickness of the insulation layer varies between 13–25 cm. Installation of protective products is carried out layer by layer. Each subsequent layer of insulation should be placed with some offset relative to the previous one. Then the probability of cold bridges occurring is reduced to zero. The thickness of each layer of wool should not exceed 5 cm.

The material we are interested in is usually divided into several types. There are slag, glass, eco- and basalt (stone) wool. Slag is produced using blast furnace slag, which is characterized by acidity (residual). For this reason, the material can negatively affect various surfaces and metal bases. It is undesirable to use slag wool for insulating facades, as it tends to quickly absorb and accumulate moisture.

Glass wool is considered more environmentally friendly. It is described by a fairly high level of strength and elasticity, resistance to extreme sub-zero and negative temperatures (from +50 to -60 ° C). glass wool is difficult because its fibers are very prickly. To work with such material it is necessary to use protective equipment. But they do not always protect inexperienced professionals from injuries and injections. From this point of view, the use of stone wool looks more preferable. It does not prick, and is characterized by minimal flammability (the fibers can melt, but not burn).

Basalt wool is made from diabase with the addition of dolomite, limestone, and clay. It also contains formaldehyde resins, which can have a negative impact on human health. Such problems do not exist if ecowool is used for insulation. This material is not subject to rotting or burning. When installing it yourself, you do not need to use moisture and vapor barrier films. Ecowool is a natural heat insulator with excellent sound and thermal protection properties. It is classified as sprayed thermal insulation.

Thermal protection of walls with mineral wool - what to consider and how to do?

The technology for using mineral wool, as you understand, requires the formation of a completely sealed layer of thermal insulation, protected from condensation and moisture. In addition, it is necessary to provide a special ventilation gap between the installed vapor barrier and the finishing cladding of the walls of the frame dwelling. Important point. There is no need to install a vapor barrier layer from the inside. But it must be mounted outside.

A diagram of self-insulation of frame buildings with mineral wool is given below:

1. We measure the parameters of the walls that will be insulated. We prepare insulation that matches the obtained dimensions, as well as waterproofing.
2. We cover the frame of the building with waterproofing material. We fix the products with staples using a construction stapler.
3. We install a vapor barrier. As such we use foamed polyethylene. We fasten the material to the frame posts using the already mentioned stapler. We place the vapor barrier films overlapping (10–12 cm). And we must seal all the seams between them. Double-sided tape is best suited for these purposes.
4. We place the insulation from the inside of the house between the frame posts (in the existing gaps). Here it is important to lay the material so that there are no gaps between its individual parts (plates, sections of rolls). We cut pieces of insulation boards (if necessary) with a knife or scissors.
5. We sew up the walls from the inside with sheets of plasterboard or OSB products.

The last piece of advice for those who plan to insulate frame walls with mineral wool. It is strictly forbidden to press too hard on the material during installation. Due to pressure, the layer of wool will decrease, which will lead to a decrease in its heat-protective qualities. Otherwise, the DIY process is quite simple and quick.

Foam plastic is an effective and uncomplicated technology for external insulation

Polystyrene foam is recommended for insulating frame dwellings from the outside. It withstands mechanical loads well, has very high moisture-repellent capabilities and thermal conductivity. And most importantly, when using foam plastic, there is no need to use moisture and vapor barrier materials. Another advantage of this insulation is its versatility. It can be used for the interior and floor of any residential buildings.

Polystyrene foam also has disadvantages. Firstly, when burned, it releases a whole bunch of harmful compounds into the air. Secondly, a variety of small rodents love to live in it. Thirdly, the material described is considered non-ecological. Despite all these disadvantages, foam plastic is actively used to protect the walls of frame houses from the cold. The following must be taken into account:

1. All wooden elements of the frame structure must be treated with an antiseptic composition before installing the foam.
2. It is recommended to perform insulation with non-pressed foam sheets.
3. Measures for thermal protection of the walls of the house from the outside can only be carried out at temperatures above 0 °C.

Step-by-step instructions for installing polystyrene foam will be simple. First we need to properly prepare the outer surface of the walls. We clean the frame from dirt and dust, remove all existing protrusions from it that may interfere with the installation of the material. The walls should be as smooth as possible. Only in this case will we be able to achieve a tight fit of the foam sheets to the surfaces. If there are chips and clearly visible cracks on the frame, they need to be treated with a wood primer. It is recommended to sand the remaining unevenness (minor).

After preparing the wall, we begin the main work. Take the glue for attaching the foam and mix it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply adhesive to the surface. This operation will additionally level the wall and ensure effective fixation of the insulation sheets. Then we apply glue in strips along the edges of the foam products, as well as in cakes over their area (in 5–7 places). In most cases, the adhesive must be used within 60–90 minutes after mixing. Therefore, we work carefully, but quickly.

We apply the sheets of heat insulation to the wall and press it. The joints of individual parts of the insulation should not match. After gluing the first row, you need to make a shift (preferably by half of the sheet used). Similarly, we move the slabs in all other rows. We cut the foam with a regular knife. The pros advise warming it up a little before using it – the cutting will go like clockwork!

When we fix all the foam boards, most likely there will be small gaps on the wall between the individual sheets. Nothing wrong with that. The geometry of sheets is never absolutely correct. We will need to seal the cracks that appear. There are two options here. You can mix crushed pieces of polystyrene foam with the glue you use and cover up the holes with this mixture. It’s even easier to buy polyurethane foam and fill the gaps with it.

Since the foam is very light, a strong wind can tear off the glued sheets, it is necessary to take care of additionally attaching the insulation to the wall bases. It's simple. We do additional fixation of the heat insulator with special self-tapping screws (those with disc-shaped and wide-sized caps) or plastic dowels. We install hardware only after the glue has completely dried. It is not advisable to install more than 5 screws or dowels on one slab.

The foam slabs are treated with acrylic plaster on top, which must be additionally reinforced. The operation is performed using a fiberglass mesh. Putty is applied on top of it (to be safe, we do two layers). At the corners of the walls, it is advisable to secure the slabs of insulating material with profiles. With this approach, the layer of thermal insulation on the walls will, without exaggeration, last forever.

The final work is lining the insulated surfaces. Most often they are painted or decorated with wild brick, which is popular today. Let us add that foam plastic slabs can also be used for internal insulation of frame dwellings. The principle of performing the work will be the same - we prepare the wall, apply a primer to it, install the insulation with glue, treat the resulting surface with putty, paint (use another decorative coating).

Polyurethane foam is a relatively new way to protect your home from the cold.

An effective option for thermal insulation of frame houses is the use of sprayed materials. On the domestic market they are represented mainly by polyurethane foam. This insulation is not afraid of water, demonstrates high heat-shielding properties, is truly durable, and can be evenly applied to hard-to-reach areas both outside and inside the house.

Polyurethane foam is sold in the form of containers with two liquid components. Before use, they should be mixed with each other, and then air should be supplied to the resulting solution under a certain pressure. This operation is performed using special equipment. It foams polyurethane foam. The resulting foam is fed into the gaps between the frame walls, where it quickly hardens.

Disadvantages of polyurethane foam for insulation:

Reduced thermal insulation properties when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Direct sunlight deprives the material of all its operational advantages. Therefore, polyurethane foam should be protected from ultraviolet radiation.
The need to use special equipment for insulation.
High price. Insulating a square wall costs $40–$45.

But all work can be completed in the shortest possible time. And be sure that the sprayed insulation made will reliably protect the house from the cold. At the same time, financial resources for insulation are slightly reduced due to the fact that the polyurethane foam coating does not require additional protection from steam and moisture.

Other methods of insulation - modern and almost completely forgotten

Ecowool, which we have already talked about, is considered one of the most promising materials for thermal insulation of frame dwellings. It can be applied in three different ways at once:

1. Dry technology. It essentially involves pouring insulation into the space between the frame elements. Ecowool can be used both for insulating walls, and for ceilings between floors, and floor foundations.
2. Glue technique. In this case, a little glue is added to the material. For frame houses, this technology is not rational. It is indispensable for insulating concrete and metal surfaces.
3. Wet thermal insulation. Liquid (ordinary water) is added to ecowool, which increases its adhesion and makes it possible to process inclined bases.

Let us also recall the technology of thermal protection of walls, which is very rare these days. It involves the use of natural insulation materials. Sawdust concrete and a mixture of clay and straw are usually used as such. They just need to fill the voids between the frame supports and enjoy the warmth in your home. It turns out cheap and cheerful. But modern experts do not recommend working with such materials. It is believed that they begin to rot within 3–4 years after insulation. We will argue with this statement. In the vast expanses of Russia you can find many country houses that were insulated with sawdust concrete back in the 1970s and 80s. Believe me, they are still reliably protected from the cold.

Insulating a house using clay and sawdust

The main disadvantage of natural mixtures is that they cannot be purchased in ready-made form in construction stores. You will have to order all the required components (sawdust, straw, and so on), and then make a heat insulator from them with your own hands. It won't be easy. The process is very labor-intensive and lengthy. You will have to chop straw, mix clay and concrete (by hand). If you perform these operations together, in 7–8 hours of work you can make a maximum of 2–3 cubic meters of insulation mixture. And for thermal insulation of the walls of a small frame dwelling with a plan of 8x8 m, at least 60–70 cubic meters will be required. Think about whether you are ready to spend that much time. Maybe it’s better to overpay and purchase ready-to-install insulation? Answer this question for yourself. Good luck!