During the construction of the bath, it is necessary to consider its insulation. This process has certain specifics due to room humidity and high temperatures. You have to choose from a rather limited list of materials. One of the most suitable options is a heater for a sauna with rockwool foil of domestic production.
Description and properties of insulation
Rockwool insulation Sauna Butts is a lightweight soft thermal insulation stone wool slab. The material is specially designed for bath rooms. The plate is covered on one side with aluminum foil, which protects it from getting wet, which eliminates the need to additionally purchase a hydro and vapor barrier film. Heat reflected from the foil layer without leaving the room, which significantly saves fuel.
Rockwool for the bath has another significant property - environmental safety, which is very important for small rooms with high temperature and humidity. Stone wool from basalt rocks is a natural material, it allows you to create a comfortable microclimate for a person.
Specifications
Thermal insulation material Rockwool Sauna Butts is supplied with plates assembled in packs, packed in plastic wrap. The weight of the plate is about 10 kg, size - 100x60x40 cm.
The insulation has the following characteristics:
- production material - stone wool of basaltic rocks;
- thermal conductivity - λ10 ºC ≤ 0,036 V / (m · K);
- density - 40 kg / m³;
- fire hazard class - KM1;
- environmental Safety;
- lack of smell;
- long service life.
Thermal insulation properties work under temperature conditions up to +200 C.
Advantages and disadvantages
The heater for a Rockwool sauna with foil does not require the installation of a vapor barrier, it does not get wet, because plates on one side have a layer of aluminum foil. The material has a high level of sound and heat insulation, retains heat for a long time. Stone wool from basalt rocks is completely environmentally friendly for people and animals. It has low flammability. Insulation is not suitable for rodents and insects. It is not susceptible to infection by fungi and bacteria. Another important advantage is the affordable price.
The disadvantages include the fact that maximum efficiency directly depends on the area of the room - the material is intended for small steam rooms. Another minus is the need to install the lathing for interior decoration, which entails additional costs for components.
Methods of installation of insulation
When working with this thermal insulation, care must be taken. Avoid contact with exposed parts of the body and respiratory tract. During installation, follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
- On the insulated surface, a wooden or metal frame of racks is pre-constructed. The distance between them is 58-59 cm.
- Plates are installed in opposition between the uprights of the frame with a foil layer inside the room. This is done so that the foil reflects the heat flux into the room, and not in the opposite direction.
- Seams and joints of plates are glued with construction adhesive tape made of foil so that there are no gaps.
- Between the layer of interior decoration and the Sauna Butts plates, air space should be left, for this, a lath is mounted on top of the insulation.
- Next, the interior of the premises is decorated with moisture-resistant building materials. The trim is attached to the crate.
When warming the internal partitions, a 5 cm layer of material is sufficient. For external walls facing the street, it is recommended to use a 10-cm-thick Sauna Butts or two layers: the first is 5 cm Light Butts Scandic and the second is 5 cm Sauna Butts. so that the seams do not match.
Application area
Despite the fact that the premises of the bathhouse or sauna are not constantly heated throughout the year, it must be insulated. This has its advantages. The supporting structure and interior decoration will be less susceptible to sudden temperature changes, which affect them not in the best way. In addition, the steam room will warm up faster and cool more slowly, which will save money on heating.
Thermal insulation of such a specific room has its own characteristics and requirements for materials due to elevated temperatures and humidity. Due to its operational properties, Rockwool for a bath is widely used in thermal insulation of steam rooms. You can insulate them with load-bearing walls, partitions and even the ceiling. Due to incombustibility, stone wool can be used where the risk of fire is high.
In addition to thermal insulation of steam rooms, Rockwool insulation is used in other rooms. With its help, thermal insulation of roofs and attics, floors and basements is performed. The material can be used not only in private estates, but also on production sites.
Analogs of a heater Rockwool Sauna Butts
Due to the nature of the room, a fairly narrow range of materials is used to warm the steam rooms in the bathhouse. Instead of Rockwool insulation, analogs similar in properties can be used.
Building insulation Green Planet "Bath-Sauna" is a fairly new moisture-resistant breathable material that perfectly tolerates temperature changes. The insulation is made of polyester fiber, therefore it is not susceptible to decay, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic. Differs in simplicity of installation and the increased term of operation. It is delivered in the form of plates packed in boxes. It allows you to keep warm in the cold season and prevents the room from heating in summer.
Isover “Sauna” with foil - fiberglass-based thermal insulation material. Presented on the market in the form of lightweight air mats packed in rolls. It has high moisture resistance, low flammability. Thanks to the foil, it is not necessary to lay a vapor barrier film during installation. In addition, the foil layer reflects heat, which increases the performance of thermal insulation properties. Izover "Sauna" is completely safe for the health of people and animals, in addition to thermal insulation properties it is soundproof. It has a long service life. It is made in accordance with European quality standards.
Ursa foil insulation is on sale in the form of roll mats. On the one hand, the material is covered with a foil layer. It is made on the basis of mineral fiberglass. It has not only heat, but also soundproof properties. It is most effective at horizontal placement, for warming of ceilings, cellars, attics, overlappings. Ursa is non-flammable; its application temperature is from -60 to +270 C. It is completely safe for people and animals. Also, due to the foil coating it does not require the use of additional vapor barrier.
