Why stingy after warming the walls from the inside

If in the winter season it is damp and cold in the living quarters, and the heating is working at full, it becomes clear that heat is leaving through the walls. Many in this situation consider the best way to insulate the walls from the inside of the house. Why is this not worth it and what do people regret afterwards?

Insulation from the inside is an exception to the rule

Usually warming from the inside leads to disastrous results. People unknowingly decide on such insulation work, and then regretfully realize that the heat loss has become a little less, that is, the efficiency of the work is reduced to zero.

In what cases there is no other option:

1. When it is not possible to insulate the facade of the building due to the prescription of the authorities and administrative prohibitions.
2. Between the buildings behind the wall there is a deformation seam.
3. Directly behind the wall is a non-residential and unheated room that cannot be insulated. It can be an elevator shaft or porch.
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At the same time, successful insulation in apartment buildings is carried out only if such an opportunity was laid down by the construction project. As an insulator, the material that is inside the walls of the building should be used.

In all other cases, it is much safer and more efficient to carry out the insulation of the front of the apartment or house.

Features of insulation

The main disadvantage, which many homeowners understand afterwards, is the freezing of the outer wall. In this case, the dew point shifts and condensate begins to form with greater intensity, this leads to dampening of the surfaces. The insulating qualities of the insulation deteriorate and the walls collapse. Typically, brick houses suffer the most.

To avoid such complications, it is necessary to choose heaters with minimal vapor permeability and moisture absorption. In addition, the insulating material should not have seams and gaps along the entire length of the wall.

Many owners select materials that do not meet similar criteria, which they later regret. Such heaters include mineral wool, liquid ceramics, cork, drywall and warm plaster.

Important aspects

There are a number of important points, without which the insulation of the walls from the inside will end badly:

• The insulated wall should be as dry as possible;
• Before starting work, waterproofing and vapor barrier are carried out;
• Only a suitable heat insulator is used;
• There should be no gaps or joints in the material.

Thus, insulating walls from the inside is a responsible and long process, where any detail may not play in favor of the residents of the house. Most often, the owners, who have insulated their housing in this way, regret that they did not consider alternative options and did not consult with specialists.