There are many varieties of materials used for indoor and outdoor thermal insulation of rooms. Natural flax insulation is in great demand. It is used 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
Flax insulation is an environmentally friendly natural material of a new generation. It does not contain synthetic components, is absolutely non-toxic, meets all quality standards and user requirements. Flax fiber heat insulator is a non-woven fabric, which is produced on a special carding machine. For its manufacture, needle-punched technology is used.
They produce natural insulation in the form of plates, mats and rolls. In the manufacture of slabs, fiber bonding agent is starch. For fire resistance of the material in the process of its production, borax is used, and the surface is treated with fire-retardant antiseptic agents.
Types of flax insulation
The insulation of natural origin is available in several forms. Each of its modifications has its own characteristics and purpose.
- Tape linen tow. It is used as an interventional insulation in wooden houses, as well as for insulation of door and window frames. It is produced in rolls, the standard width of the tape is 15 cm.
- Linen felt. The material is natural. For its manufacture, pure long-fiber linen is used. The interventional insulation in the form of linen felt is easy to install, which helps to accelerate the work in the construction of wooden houses from timber or from logs.
- Linen boards. Such a heater consists of flax fiber. The plates are treated with refractory compounds and antiseptics, do not decompose, do not emit toxic substances, fireproof, hypoallergenic. Such a flax insulation has good sound and heat insulation. It is used to cover internal and external walls, ceilings, partitions, roofs, floors.
- Linen mats. Material is used in buildings of various types, heights and purposes. Well suited for the arrangement of internal and external surfaces of walls, as well as for attics, roofs and ceilings.
Specifications
Linen heaters are very popular in our time, because they have the best characteristics:
- vapor permeability coefficient of 0.4 mg / mh Pa;
- density 32 kg / m 3 ;
- sound absorption coefficient of 0.98;
- thermal conductivity of 0.038 W / mK;
- operational period 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.
The advantages of insulation
The material has many advantages over other heaters, due to which it is in great demand.
- Environmental friendliness. The flax insulation does not dust, is soft, pleasant to the touch, does not cause allergies, so it can be mounted without using special protective equipment. This material is safe for human health. It is used as a heater in medical, health, and children's institutions.
- Fire safety. The material does not support combustion, it is difficult to ignite. His thermal resistance is much higher than that of basalt heaters and glass wool.
- Breathes. Linen insulation breathes, air circulates freely in them, which contributes to the release of moisture. The material maintains a comfortable microclimate in the room.
- Biostability. The insulation is resistant to mold and mildew.
- Durability. The service life of flax insulation is 75 years. He has maintained his qualities for a long period.
- Non-electrostatic. Flax insulation does not conduct electric current.
Insulation of facades with linen insulation
Tiled linen insulation is an ideal insulation of facades (the price for a package of 2.5 m 2 is approximately 1,575 rubles). It is often used for cottages, country houses and various wooden structures. Installation of plates is carried out on the equipped crate, which is made of wooden battens. Between them there should be a distance of 1-2 cm less than the size of the insulation material. This is necessary for its tight fit to surface elements, which contributes to high-quality thermal protection.
Fibrous linen boards easily give off and 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 the insulation of the facades correctly carried out by him , the price of which corresponds to the quality, will provide significant savings in energy consumption and heating. With a linen insulator in your home it will always be warm and cozy.