Insulation of building surfaces or insulation of building facades is a necessity, to protect the roofs of buildings from the influence of weather and natural factors over the years
Especially if the building belongs to an industrial plant or a factory that is left behind by the heat as a result of the industry, at the same time as the concrete absorbs heat and loses it quickly, so we lose a lot of temperatures in the winter, and the temperature of the building rises in the summer, besides other factors such as the exposure of the building surface to rainwater, which can cause moisture in the surface and damage the surface, so resorting to roof insulation is the best solution to protect the building and avoid many costly repairs over time .
When we resort to isolation?
There are some factors to consider when isolating the facades of any institution's buildings
The decision to isolate is based on several points, when we want to ensure the condition of the building and its preservation against weather factors for as long as possible and fear of water leakage and damage to the foundations .
The value and age of the building must be taken into account .
If the building is old and we want to preserve it for the longest time, it is preferable to insulate the toilets from moisture .
Insulate floor and basement roles if any from moisture .
Benefits of roof insulation
Insulation of building surfaces and insulation of the sides of buildings and installations have several benefits of the main ones :
Protect building surfaces from damage caused by weather factors from overheating or water accumulation saving the costs that were spent on building repairs from damage .
It maintains the temperature of the building in winter and summer, and saves on electricity consumption, especially air conditioners during the summer, where research has shown that the use of roof insulation saves on energy consumption by 40% as well as the insulation of the premises .
Unlike Qantas, residents feel comfortable in buildings that are not thermally insulated .
Types of roof insulation
There are more than one type of roof insulation in Egypt, on top of which are thermal roof insulation, water roof insulation and building facades insulation .
Materials used in thermal insulation and insulation of building facades
Felt :
Of the material used in thermal insulation, the mosques, The Shape of the coil is long, but varies in thickness, is made of felt from organic materials have glass fibers, and use felt to be in isolation ceilings and walls of the building interior .
Light filler granules :
The granules are very small, so when used for insulation, auxiliary equipment such as buses carrying them must be available, which then vacuum them in the place to be insulated .
Liquid foam :
It is considered an inorganic cellular material used in thermal insulation, of which two types Type I adhesive ،
The second is extruded but freezes shortly after yours, and is used by special equipment .
Solid panels :
The most commonly used materials in insulation and there are different types, aluminum hardboard, iron hardboard .
Rock wool :
A dielectric material can rid of natural rock, be on the coil is formed in this shape after melting them in special furnaces and reconstituted ،
Of the most important features of rock wool to bad the conduction of heat so it is very suitable for thermal insulation.
Glass wool :
New material used in thermal insulation tasks, especially in adaptations ،
It has low heat conductivity and high density so it is very suitable for thermal insulation purposes .
Thermal foam insulation :
Thermal foam or polystyrene is a highly used insulating material due to its quality in insulation, high density ،
It also has great water vapor resistance and fire resistance so it is an ideal insulation material .
It is one of the most famous heat insulation materials and is used in abundance and has many benefits we review below :
The material is poorly heat conduction so it is an advantage for thermal insulation materials .
Insulation foam is easy to install and fits all types of surfaces from concrete, sheet or sloping surface ،
The task of insulation of any vertical or horizontal walls can be done without problems .
It does not take time during its installation .
It has health benefits in addition to its insulating features, it is resistant to insects ،
Making it safe and more environmentally friendly, it does not help to face any unpleasant odors .
If foam foam is used more advantages as it is lighter and does not form any additional weight on the building .
Waterproofing :
It is important insulation tasks, which are used to protect buildings and installations from waterproofing and moisture damage to walls, surfaces and even groundwater to the foundations of buildings .
Benefits of waterproofing :
Protect the building from waterproofing damage to the roof or foundation and corrosion of the walls .
Conserve water to become usable for human use with regard to waterproofing reservoirs .
Waterproofing usually haشs two types: positive insulation and negative insulation .
Positive waterproof insulation :
It is the use of moisture-insulating materials inside a building, facility or even a tank, so as to prevent water from leaking into it ،
It is a preventive measure that protects the building against waterproofing or moisture damage .
Passive waterproof insulation :
It is used after damage caused by water or moisture leakage into the facility, and as a result of the failure to use insulating materials to protect it, this type is used to treat the damage that occurred ،
And it's not as protective as it is after a problem. ،
And spoke to prevent water from leaking from the building to the outside .
The materials used in waterproofing :
Each material is selected according to the nature of the building and the part to be insulated, the efficiency of the material in the insulation and its suitability for the place .
Insulation with liquid bitumen :
Liquid bitumen is used for waterproofing and moisture insulation purposes and is an important material that is used in this matter .
Distilled burlap boards :
Also called baseboards, it is a specially made cardboard board made of strong cardboard type in the insulation material factory ،
Tar burlap, which is usually placed in hot bitumen barrels, is then used for waterproofing purposes .
Plastic strips :
They are panels that are unique to the surface to be insulated and used for waterproofing purposes by gluing them together .
Material polyethylene:
Or conventional plastic panels, formed but with a larger thickness, then welded and mounted on the surface to be insulated .
Lead and zinc plates:
It is considered to be one of the most highly efficient materials in insulation especially lead plates, which are rust resistant, and is a good material for insulation, placed on the surface and welded to Tin .