Today, the construction of its own bath became very popular. Many are engaged in its insulation on their own and forget about the important part of the structure - the ceiling. It is very important not to ignore this moment, because a poorly insulated ceiling carries a heat loss of 15%. Therefore, the first thing to do is to use a heater for the ceiling and install it on the roof of the bath.
This figure, averaged for ordinary residential premises, and for a bath, it is still much higher. This is due to the physical properties of hot air - it usually rises up, so the insulated ceiling is a hole in your design. Today we will tell you how to choose insulation for the ceiling and what kinds they are.
Types of insulation in the bath on the ceiling
What is better to insulate and what material to choose for this purpose? Consider the most popular.
- Mineral wool is a cellulose made from artificial fibers. It perfectly protects against moisture, and also durable and fireproof.
- Ecowool consists of a large number of wood fibers. This material is usually used as a heater for the ceiling of living quarters, tk. for the bath requires special equipment. Advantages of ecowool - ecological compatibility, high thermal insulation properties and low price.
- Penoizol is a foam plastic in the liquid form. The advantages of this material include low cost, as well as the possibility of introducing it into all hard-to-reach places. The disadvantage is unique, but essential - penoizol requires specialized equipment for installation.
- Polyfoam is foam plastic. Its light weight makes it possible to carry out its transportation and installation without much effort. This material is an ideal insulation for absolutely any surface.
- Loose insulation of the ceiling of the bath . These types include claydite and sawdust. The latter are topped with an earthen layer, and the expanded clay has excellent thermal insulation properties and is affordable.