No one will argue that insulating heating pipes is a recognized necessity, since this affects the calculation of heating. Of course, we are talking about those pipes that are laid on the street or in the basement.
But, as often happens, a private developer tries to save a little on some simple processes. And these processes can be safely attributed to the insulation of pipes for heating.
Photo - insulated pipes for heating on the street
Thermal insulation materials
Let's start the article with an analysis of heaters, because the modern building materials market today offers a fairly wide range of them. And the question of how to insulate heating pipes is relevant today.
There are both traditional materials and completely new ones, but all of them are still used, so it makes sense to consider at least the main ones.
Mineral wool
This is a traditional insulation that has proven its relevance over many years of its use.
What can be noted:
- Firstly, these are high thermal insulation characteristics.
- Secondly, the ability to use this material for finishing pipes in which a coolant with a sufficiently high temperature passes.
- Thirdly, it is a non-combustible material.
- Fourthly, this heat insulator can come into contact with oils, acids and other aggressive media, and at the same time it does not lose its qualities.
- Fifth, the price of this material is quite low.
But he has, perhaps, one drawback - it is hygroscopicity. quickly gains moisture, and at the same time sharply reduces its characteristics. That is why it is imperative to isolate it with waterproofing. For example, roofing material or tin.
Attention!
If the volume of thermal insulation work is large enough, then using mineral wool is economically unprofitable.
Together with waterproofing materials, the budget can be very large.
Styrofoam
Expanded polystyrene has become an alternative, because it is quite cheap, and at the same time easy to install. It is made in the form of two half-cylinders, which compress the pipe.
The two parts are usually fastened with clamps or self-adhesive tapes, or with wire. But, as in the case of mineral wool, polystyrene foam insulation must be waterproofed.
But if we compare these two heaters, then at present experts prefer the second. And the main reason is that the waterproofing process can be done by hand, without resorting to the services of specialists.
Penoizol
In its composition, this material is very similar to polystyrene foam, only it is used for application in liquid form. This heat insulator can be called as a heater for outdoor heating pipes.
What are its advantages?
- Ease of application.
- Seamless thermal insulation.
But he has one minus - this is the impossibility of applying without a special apparatus. Therefore, you will not be able to insulate heating pipes in this way on your own. By the way, to insulate the loggia in your own apartment with penoizol is a very right decision.
Foamed polyethylene
But this heating pipe insulation is very popular with home craftsmen. You don't even need instructions. The thing is that it is produced in rolls.
It is light, it is convenient and easy to work with it, there is no need to use any additional materials or devices, just wind it on pipes and fasten it with tape or wire.
The advantages include the durability of the product, its environmental friendliness, and let's add that this is a non-combustible product, and this is of great importance today. Thus, an insulated pipe for heating is a guarantee of its effective thermal insulation.
polyurethane foam
In this case, it is necessary to talk about two materials at once:
- Mounting foam. Many may doubt that it can be used as a heater for heating pipes. But practice has long proven that mounting foam can be used if there is a need to insulate a small section of the pipeline.
- PPU shell. This insulation got its name because it is produced in the form of two half-cylinders or in the form of several segments. Overlapping.
Attention!
According to its characteristics, it is polyurethane foam that currently occupies a leading position.
I would especially like to note the shell. This is ease of installation and great strength and thermal insulation performance.
Penofol with a foil layer
This heater appeared on the market recently, but immediately began to gain popularity. What does he represent. There are two components used here. The first is aluminum foil, on which the second component is applied - this is polyethylene foam.
It is produced in rolls, it is perfectly protected by aluminum, foamed polyethylene is an excellent heat insulator. It is clear without words that it will not be difficult to carry out thermal insulation of pipes with it.
Conclusion on the topic
This article is written for those who are wondering how to insulate heating pipes on the street. In any case, you need to start with the choice of insulation. We have told you about some of them. And in the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.
