Heat insulation of flax: properties, installation, scope

There are many types of materialsused for indoor and outdoor insulation of premises. Natural flax insulation is in great demand. Apply it in modern construction as an insulator for ceilings, partitions, facades of buildings for various purposes, as well as for laying logs between the crowns during the construction of wooden structures.

What is this material?

Linen insulation - it is environmentally friendlynatural material of a new generation. It does not contain synthetic components, is absolutely non-toxic, meets all quality standards and user requirements. The insulator of linen fibers is a non-woven fabric, which is produced on a special carding machine. Needle technology is used for its manufacture.

Issue a heater natural in the form of plates,mats and rolls. When making slabs, the gluing agent for the fibers is starch. For fire resistance of the material in the process of its production, a drill is used, and the surface is treated with flame retardant antiseptic agents.

Types of linen insulation

Insulation of natural origin is available in several forms. Each of its modifications has its own characteristics and purpose.

1. Ribbon linen tow.It is used as a mezhventsovy insulation in wooden houses, as well as to isolate door and window frames. It is produced in rolls, the standard tape width is 15 cm.
2. Linen felt. The material is natural.For its manufacture used pure long fiber flax. Mezhventsovy insulation in the form of flax felt is easy to install, which contributes to the acceleration of work in the construction of wooden houses from a bar or from a rounded log.
3. Linen plates.This insulation consists of flax fibers. The plates are treated with refractory compounds and antiseptics, do not decompose, do not emit toxic substances, are fireproof, hypoallergenic. This flax insulation has good sound and heat insulation. It is used to cover internal and external walls, ceilings, partitions, roofs, floors.
4. Linen mats. Material is used in buildings of various types, heights and purposes. Well suited for arranging interior and exterior surfaces of walls, as well as for attics, roofs and ceilings.

Characteristics

Linen insulation is very popular in our time, because they have the best characteristics:

• vapor permeability coefficient of 0.4 mg / m h Pa;
• density 32 kg / m³;
• sound absorption coefficient of 0.98;
• thermal conductivity of 0.038 W / mK;
• operational life of 75 years.

Based on these data, we can conclude that the heat insulator, made on the basis of flax, is strong, reliable and durable.

Advantages of insulation

The material has many advantages over other heaters, due to which it is in great demand.

1. Environmental friendliness.Flax insulation is not dusty, soft, pleasant to the touch, does not cause allergies, so it can be mounted without using special means of protection. This material is safe for human health. It is used as a heater in medical, health, children's institutions.
2. Fireproof. The material does not support combustion, it is difficult to ignite. Indicators of thermal resistance in it are much higher than that of basalt insulation and glass wool.
3. Breathes Linen heaters breathe, the air in them circulates freely, which contributes to the release of moisture. The material maintains a comfortable microclimate in the room.
4. Biostability Insulation is resistant to the formation of mold and fungi.
5. Durability. Linen insulation service life is 75 years. He has maintained his qualities for a long period.
6. Non-electrostatic. Linen insulation does not conduct electrical current.

Thermal insulation of facades with linen insulation

Tiled linen insulation is the perfect insulation for facades (price per 2.5 m package² approximately 1575 rubles).It is often used for cottages, country houses and various wooden structures. The installation of the plates is carried out on the equipped crate, which is made of wooden slats. Between them there should be a distance of 1-2 cm less than the size of the insulating material. This is necessary for its snug fit to the surface elements, which contributes to high-quality heat protection.

Волокнистые льняные плиты легко отдают и absorb moisture, so a vapor-permeable membrane must be installed between them and the surface. At the same time, the walls will “breathe”, which will create a comfortable microclimate in the house. The material has good thermal insulation. And he correctly carried out the insulation of facades, the price of which corresponds to the quality, will provide significant savings on energy consumption and heating. With a linen insulator in your home will always be warm and cozy.