Application of foil coated polyethylene foam
Not everyone knows what polyethylene-based foil insulation can be used for and how to lay it inside a building. It is used in the following cases:
- thermal insulating screen for heating radiators;
- heat insulation of floors;
- noise and heat insulation of pipelines and air ducts;
- thermal insulation of bath rooms;
- noise, hydro and thermal insulation of roofs and walls.
Ease of installation and affordable price attract many who want to save on heating. When working on complex shapes of metal structures, self-adhesive material is used, which is characterized by high adhesion.
Installing a flexible and lightweight material based on polyethylene on the wall is not difficult and is quite feasible independently, it is enough to adhere to the following scheme:
- clean the wall surface from old coating or dust;
- treat the wall with an antiseptic and let it dry;
- glue the thermal insulation to the wall, with foil inside the room (that is, the non-foil side to the wall;
- make a crate for finishing.
How to lay foil insulation inside the house: what to PAY ATTENTION to
Consider a few important points that must be adhered to when working with insulating materials covered with metal foil.
It has already been noted above that the reflecting surface must be directed inward – this is a prerequisite! Otherwise, the whole meaning of such operations is lost. The connection should be made in a joint, and the joint itself should be glued with metal tape.
The next point – you need to make the foil insulation “work”: how to lay the crate for this? To obtain the expected result, an air gap of 15-20 mm is required between the finish and the thermal insulation – this is the only way to keep heat as much as possible.
On the question of how to fix the insulation. For materials with a one-sided coating, it is quite possible to do with polyurethane foam, sealant or double-sided tape. It is allowed to use glue based on acrylic or rubber (for example, Neoprene 2136, 88-NP, Acrol contact). The glue must be applied pointwise. Or with an ordinary construction stapler.
When choosing the type of foil, the conditions for its further operation must be taken into account. Polymer metallization on a heater is not susceptible to the aggressive alkaline environment of concrete, therefore this option is best suited for organizing warm floors. Aluminum foil in such conditions will simply collapse, it will retain heat well if it is laid on the roof.