Insulation of external walls of old wooden house – quite a difficult task that requires a competent and thorough approach. To date, the best material for insulation is mineral wool. In the house, whose walls are covered with this water resistant and durable insulation, you can live all year round, even in the most severe frosts it will be warm and comfortable.

The first step. Vapor barrier



For vapor barrier walls commonly use aluminum foil and PE or PVC film, sometimes it goes on and roofing material. The main purpose of this procedure is to prevent condensation forming on the walls of the house. Excessive moisture does not promise anything good because it is the cause of the formation of mold and mildew, and in some cases cause rotting of the wooden base of the wall.

Paroizoliruyuschimi material should be fastened to exterior wall with nails, it is necessary to ensure that all his joints were tight and did not pass a moisture. In order for a film or a foil to prevent condensation in the wall need to drill a hole with a diameter of 2 mm. Distance between holes must be at least 1 meter. If the house is built of frame, in the holes is not necessary.

The second stage. Frame and insulation



The framework necessary for durable and smooth laying of thermal insulation material, in this case mineral wool. Mainly for these purposes, pine slats, with a thickness equal to half the thickness of the layer of mineral wool. To mount rack to the wall, best with the help of screws, however, it is possible to use for this purpose and nails.

In the packing of mineral wool is no big deal, but you should know that the best effect is achieved by mounting two layers of this material. Putting mineral wool in two layers, it is easy to get rid of all unwanted cracks through which can penetrate the moisture and cold.

Step three. Vibration and double frame



To cover the walls with a layer of vibration isolation, usually use plastic wrap, which is fastened with staples for holding mineral wool frame. The objective of this procedure is to provide additional protection of thermal insulation material from moisture.

After the anti-vibration layer is attached, you should make a wooden frame to which is attached a covering of the facade of the building. For the construction of the frame using pine planks with a thickness of 2.5-3 cm In the lower part of the walls (between the frame and the layer of vibration isolation) should be anchored thick metal mesh to protect the house from penetration of rodents and insects.

Sheathing the facade can be wooden planks, special exterior paneling or siding. If you choose from these three options, the sheathing, then siding out of competition, since this material is durable, strong, besides, its installation is nothing complicated in itself is not.