How to insulate the interior walls of your house

In this guide presented by Jaafar Shop , we will learn together about the best methods of insulating interior walls and other information about wall insulation .

• What are the methods of insulating the interior walls of homes?
1. Rigid insulation boards:
The board is made of gypsum and is reinforced with a solid foam plastic insulation inside the wall. The thickness of the board varies depending on the type of foam plastic material used and ranges between 60 mm and 100 mm.
After the panels are placed, they are fixed with strong adhesive tape or gypsum strips. It is preferable to place frames between the panels to prevent air from entering between the panels .
2. Insulation by cross-wall:
In this insulation method, a metal or wooden wall is installed on the wall to be insulated. The space between the insulation wall and the original wall is filled with rock wool boards and then gypsum boards are placed.
This method is more complicated than insulating with rigid insulation boards and less efficient. The thickness of the insulation materials must reach at least 120 mm. Sometimes the technician replaces the gypsum boards with steel sheets to cover the frames and increase the efficiency of the insulation method .
3. Insulation using concrete block:
Concrete block is used in house construction. The walls and foundations of the house are made of concrete block with steel inside. Some homes cannot tolerate the presence of steel inside the concrete block cavity, so the concrete block is filled with insulating materials. This method saves a little of the energy used inside the house, and some specialists do not consider it among the insulation methods, as the homeowner will have to install another insulation method on the roof to obtain greater benefit .
4. Insulation blankets:
The most widely used and common insulation method is insulation with insulation blankets. Insulation materials come in the form of elastic and glass fiber blankets or rolls. The most common types of blankets are mineral wool, plastic fiber, and natural fiber blankets.
Insulation blankets are available in different dimensions and can be trimmed to fit your walls .
5. Use foam ( expandable foam as is commonly known ) in the area to isolate it:
Foam insulation materials are sprayed on the area to be insulated, and this method is often used for walls, roofs, and upper floors. This method completely prevents air leakage and fills all cavities and is considered one of the best methods of insulation.
6. Insulation using structural insulated panels:
This method is considered the most effective of all housing methods, as it saves about 15% of energy when installed in the correct way. Structural insulated panels are used in construction and are produced in several dimensions and sizes to suit various homes and walls.
These panels must be manufactured to the highest possible quality to ensure their effectiveness.

• What are the problems of internal wall insulation?
There are some problems that can occur as a result of internal wall insulation, such as :
1. Reducing the space of rooms :
This problem is usually observed in small rooms .
2. Steam condensation on the walls from the inside :
This problem occurs when insulation is installed incorrectly. It must be ensured that the insulation is securely attached to the wall to prevent steam from forming behind the insulation, which may lead to the formation of moisture and mold .
3. Insulation cost :
Most insulation methods are expensive .

• What is the importance of insulating interior walls?
Without insulation, most of the energy we use to cool and heat the home will escape. Insulation saves money by reducing the use of cooling and heating systems. It also reduces gas emissions.
Some types of insulation insulate sound efficiently as well.

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