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How to make a cellar out of foam. How to insulate a cellar: external thermal insulation, floor, wall, ceiling and door insulation

One of the key steps to successfully storing vegetables and homemade products during the winter is maintaining the optimal temperature in the basement. If the work on the arrangement and insulation of the cellar is carried out correctly, its internal surfaces will not be covered with condensate, and there will be enough fresh air to keep food fresh.

From this article you will learn how to insulate the cellar with your own hands so that all internal and external surfaces are reliably protected not only from freezing, but also from moisture accumulation.

We warm the cellar with our own hands from freezing

Owners of dachas, household plots and private houses have the opportunity to equip their own facility for storing various food stocks, harvested crops. To create an optimal microclimate in the basement, it is necessary to properly equip it. After all, an insulated cellar is a guarantee that the entire crop will remain intact, regardless of the time of year.

Note: When deciding how to insulate the basement, one should take into account its type: ground, buried or underground. So, the simplest for insulation is ground, since thermal insulation work is possible both inside and outside this structure. The buried storage needs not only thermal insulation, but also surface waterproofing. Finally, the most advantageous, from the point of view of operation, is bulk (underground), which keeps a constant positive temperature well throughout the year.

Despite the variety of storage types, their structures remain the same: roof, floor, ceiling. Therefore, when carrying out thermal insulation work, all the above-mentioned surfaces are insulated, taking into account the features of this type (Figure 1).

Figure 1. The main types of cellars (from left to right): underground, ground and semi-buried

For example, when insulating a ground storage, the main focus is on the thermal insulation of walls and roofs, and when performing outdoor work, foam plastic or expanded polystyrene is used. Thermal insulation of a buried structure is preceded by waterproofing work, since there is a risk of flooding such a storage. The most time-consuming is the insulation of the underground cellar, since it involves the partial removal of the soil surrounding the roof and walls, followed by the arrangement of an additional protective barrier against moisture.

Waterproofing surfaces: walls, roofs or doors

You should be aware that the deeper the cellar is in the ground, the higher the requirements for its waterproofing (Figure 2). If it is done correctly at the construction stage, then it can be done at a low cost. On the contrary, it is much more difficult to repair a damp room. Therefore, when starting construction, take an interest in the level of groundwater and the depth of soil freezing in the cold season.

Note: With a low level of groundwater, it will be enough to make a concrete floor, plaster the walls and whitewash them. Roofing material can be used as waterproofing. In the event that groundwater comes close to the surface of the soil, it will be necessary to plaster the walls from the outside and inside, glue them with roofing material based on bituminous mastic in 3-4 layers, press the roofing material with a red brick wall. For additional protection, a 20-centimeter layer of crumpled greasy clay is applied to the brick wall. If the basement is located on sandy, drained soil, its cement walls should be covered with two layers of bituminous mastics and immediately covered with coarse sand.

Recessed structures are subject to additional waterproofing before carrying out thermal insulation work. This is explained by the fact that the walls of such storages are half located in the ground and, therefore, there is a risk of flooding by groundwater. Therefore, in order to exclude such a possibility of flooding, it is necessary to free the underground part of the walls from the soil, treat them with a waterproofing solution or cover them with roofing material.

Figure 2. Cellar waterproofing steps

Then a rigid insulation or polyurethane foam is laid, re-wrapped with roofing material and covered with soil. In addition, in order to minimize the effect of moisture on the storage, it is recommended to arrange a drainage system.

You will find more information about basement waterproofing in the video.

How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside

To protect the interior of the room from freezing, its walls, ceiling, floor and door are insulated, that is, all surfaces of the structure through which heat loss is possible. At the same time, materials such as expanded clay, roofing material, rigid insulation are used.

Let us consider in more detail the features of insulation of various internal surfaces of the storage.

Practice shows that the most optimal option in terms of price-quality ratio is floor insulation using expanded clay.

The technology includes several steps(picture 3):

The hardened concrete floor with exposed beacons is covered with a layer of expanded clay gravel with a fraction of 5-20 mm (the thickness of the layer depends on the expected load on the floor).
The expanded clay layer is covered with a vapor barrier film with its exit to the inner wall. In this case, the height of the overlap must correspond to the height of the backfill.
Beacons begin to be installed along the film, the first of which should be at a distance of 30-40 cm from the wall, and all subsequent ones at a distance that corresponds to the length of the rule with which the screed will be leveled.
According to the installed beacons, a reinforced screed is poured, the thickness of which is determined by the expected load.

Figure 3. Scheme of floor insulation in a home basement

Sometimes the bulk floor is insulated with sand and gravel. In this case, the floor is first filled with hot bitumen, which acts as a waterproofing. Then a gravel-sand cushion is laid on it and carefully rammed. In this case, the crushed stone layer is 10 cm, and the sand layer is 5 cm. Then the surface of the pillow is covered with a rigid insulation (penoplex, expanded polystyrene sheets), which is poured with a reinforced concrete screed.

How to insulate the ceiling in the cellar

Since the ceiling of a buried cellar is considered the most vulnerable place in terms of heat loss, it is recommended to insulate it in two layers.

In this case, thermal insulation work is carried out in the following sequence(picture 4):

Ceiling plaster;
Treatment with a penetrating waterproofing primer on concrete floor slabs or wooden beams;
Installation of a layer of hard insulation;
Covering the heat-insulating layer with a mounting grid.

Figure 4. Features of ceiling insulation in the basement

At the final stage, the ceiling must be whitewashed with lime with the addition of a small amount of copper sulfate.

Wall insulation

Basement wall insulation is a rather laborious process, since it involves preparatory work (Figure 5). So, first of all, the room must be freed from its contents, and all shelves and racks must be dismantled. Then you need to inspect the walls for defects and eliminate all protrusions and cracks by knocking them down or foaming. Such preparatory work must be carried out carefully, since the remaining irregularities significantly affect the quality of the insulation installation.

Figure 5. Do-it-yourself wall insulation scheme

After leveling the walls, work is carried out on their waterproofing by applying a special mastic. Only after that you can proceed with the installation of foam using dowels or glue. You should know that the fastening of the insulation starts from the bottom row moving up. In this case, in each next row, the foam is shifted by half of its sheet. The joints of the sheets are blown out with foam, the insulated surface is covered with a polymer mesh and plastered.

How to make an insulated cellar door

If the door to the cellar is in the open air, it must also be insulated. The thermal insulation procedure is carried out using modern rigid insulation, which are fixed on the door and sheathed with natural wood, plywood or plastic.

Figure 6. Ways to insulate the cellar lid

Be sure to pay attention to the presence of gaps between the door and the door frame. You may need to install a special door seal. In addition, check if the door can open spontaneously, because in this case, all your attempts to keep warm will be in vain.

The lid (hatch) can be insulated with foam or polystyrene foam sheets, which are easily attached to the surface with glue. Additionally, they can be decorated with plastic or wood (Figure 6).

It will not be superfluous to check how tightly the cover adjoins the inlet. Detected gaps can be closed by installing a door seal tape on the cover.

Do-it-yourself basement insulation materials

The choice of thermal insulation material is very important for high-quality basement insulation. Since the modern construction market is oversaturated with various kinds of materials, we will talk about the most popular among them, which are acceptable not only in quality, but also in price (Figure 7).

Styrofoam

The most popular insulation is polystyrene, which has been used in construction for a long time and is valued for its cheapness, simplicity and quality. However, despite all the advantages, polystyrene is not relevant for basement insulation, since it is unable to qualitatively protect the underground room from cold and moisture. In addition, moisture that gets on the foam and freezes on its surface destroys this material. Therefore, the use of polystyrene foam in basements is impossible without the use of hydro- and vapor barrier films.

Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that foam plastic as a heat-insulating material can only be used to insulate ceilings in underground storage facilities.

Mineral wool and fiberglass

One of the most popular building materials is mineral wool. With a large list of advantages, this material is also available because it has a low price. Mineral wool is fire-resistant and non-hygroscopic, vapor-permeable and environmentally friendly. It has low thermal conductivity and high sound insulation. This building material is durable and strong, easy to mount on any surface with different configurations. Therefore, it can be recommended for thermal insulation work.

When working with mineral wool, care should be taken to protect the respiratory system, because small particles of this material rise into the air like dust. Inhalation of such dust by a person is not at all good for his health. In addition, mineral wool releases phenol, which is also harmful to the human body. Therefore, when working with mineral wool, it is recommended to use respirator, and cover the surface insulated with it with a vapor-tight PVC film.

Figure 7. Types of insulation for the cellar: polystyrene foam, mineral wool, polyurethane foam

Glass wool is a type of mineral wool. It is an elastic and sufficiently strong material consisting of fragile glass threads. These threads, broken, dig into the skin and eyes, injuring them. Therefore, when working with glass wool, precautions should be taken: wear gloves, goggles, a respirator, work clothes with long sleeves.

polyurethane foam

The most popular thermal insulation material is polyurethane foam (PPU). He received high popularity due to his advantages, among which: complete protection from moisture, guaranteed tightness of the room, biological neutrality.

Since PPU is applied to the surface in a monolithic layer that quickly hardens, it has no seams and joints. Even with direct contact with moisture, this material does not rot and mold. Polyurethane foam can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.

The only downside to using PUF is the way it is applied, as it requires a high pressure unit that only construction companies can afford. However, this disadvantage is insignificant in comparison with the achieved effect.

How is the ventilation of the cellar during insulation

A home cellar cannot do without such an important element of its design as a ventilation system (Figure 8). It is especially relevant for insulated cellars, because due to the constant positive temperature in storage, air humidity can be increased and, accordingly, mold can develop. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to provide for ventilation holes during construction - vents. As a rule, they are closed in winter, and left open the rest of the time.

Figure 8. Scheme for arranging ventilation in the cellar with your own hands

For example, supply and exhaust ventilation is able to provide high-quality inflow and outflow of fresh air, but you need to take care of the normal temperature regime in other ways. For example, it is recommended to insulate the ventilation duct with mineral wool and cover it with waterproofing material. In this case, the ventilation system will work efficiently and smoothly, and a constant comfortable temperature will be maintained in the cellar.

Understanding how to insulate the basement from the inside will significantly improve and diversify the functionality of the room. In a warm, moisture-proof basement, you can arrange a gym, dance studio, workshop, cafe and much more. Compared to external insulation, internal insulation is not as effective. Meanwhile, when there is no possibility to insulate the foundation from the outside, it will become an affordable alternative.

Most often, owners of private houses are looking for answers to the question of how to insulate the basement, in this way they want to reduce heat loss in the house, change the purpose of the room. The main disadvantage of such a solution is the cold bridges in the area of the interface of the basement wall with the floor overlap, which are very difficult to get rid of.

The advantage can be considered the absence of the risk of damage to the insulation by groundwater. Nevertheless, it is extremely difficult to achieve a protective layer that does not allow moisture to pass through the foundation walls. To prevent the danger of damage to the material for insulation under the influence of moisture, it is additionally waterproofed, including with bitumen, groundwater is drained by special methods.

Another significant advantage of internal insulation can be considered the possibility of carrying out work at any time of the day, regardless of the air temperature outside and the time of year.

What surfaces are insulated in the basement

To understand how to insulate the basement, including in a private house, you need to know about all the ways to establish and maintain the microclimate in the room. If everything is done correctly, then in the end it will turn out to arrange a warm, comfortable and cozy room, suitable, among other things, for arranging a living room.

Actual methods of internal basement insulation are insulation:

walls;
ceiling;
gender.

And it doesn’t matter, you need to learn how to insulate a cellar or basement for equipping a workshop in a private house. The main thing is to adhere to the algorithm of work and select the necessary set of tools. For insulation you will need:

Insulation.
Bituminous mastic.
Plastic mesh.
Glue.
Mortar cement for screed.
Brushes and rollers.

Properly carried out thermal insulation will eliminate the formation of dampness in the basement, significantly increase the temperature, and reduce heat loss.

How to insulate the ceiling correctly

Knowing how to insulate a cellar with maximum efficiency means understanding the principle of work, starting from the ceiling. It is its surface that is isolated first. For the ceiling, foamed polyurethane foam is suitable, resistant to mold and fungus. Insulation with this insulation will prevent heat loss through the ceiling and prevent cold from entering from the outside.

It is possible to insulate the ceiling from two sides: from above - from the side of the living quarters of a private house and from below - in the basement itself. The essence of the work practically does not depend on the choice of insulation method. They begin with surface preparation, after which thermal insulation is mounted with an additional layer of hydro and vapor barrier for heaters that exhibit insufficient resistance to moisture. The finishing stage is a rough or decorative finish.

In this sequence, they work, insulating the ceiling both from the side of the living quarters of a private house, and from the side of the basement.

How to properly insulate walls in a basement or cellar

In order to reliably insulate a cellar in a garage or a basement in a private house from the inside, sufficient attention must be paid to the walls. It is the basement wall that is considered the source of cold penetrating into the room, especially for basements that are not insulated from the outside.

As for the process of insulation, it is similar to the process of installing thermal insulation on the ceiling. They also prepare the surface, cleaning it from traces of the old coating, mounting a layer of insulation for a rough or fine finish.

Qualitatively insulating a cellar in a garage or in a private house means finding time to insulate the floor. Since in the basement it is located significantly below the dangerous depth of soil freezing, you should not worry too much about the reliability of the insulation. Even the most budgetary thermal insulation options will cope with the task of insulation.

The principle of floor insulation is the same as in the case of walls and ceilings.

What insulation to choose for insulation

An important step in the internal insulation of the basement, especially when it comes to walls and ceilings, is the selection of insulation. The final result will depend on how high-quality it will be (we are talking about the coefficient of thermal conductivity and resistance to moisture).

There are many options for insulation on the market, including those suitable for internal insulation. Below are the most tested and available ones.

Polyfoam is the most budget option, which has a serious drawback - the lack of resistance to mechanical damage and extremely low or high temperatures. For thermal insulation, the material has been used for several decades, giving preference to it primarily due to its affordable price.

Styrofoam is used for basement insulation only if there are no other options. The insulation will not be able to reliably protect surfaces from cold and moisture, which means that in order to avoid premature wear, it will require additional vapor and waterproofing.

Another option is penoplex. The material is more convenient and effective for a private home than the foam described above, but it will cost more. Penoplex is mounted in the form of plates according to the described algorithm, not forgetting about the "bridges" of cold, inevitable with a negligent approach to processing joints.

To achieve maximum results, foam for internal insulation is used in conjunction with more advanced thermal insulation for wall insulation from the outside, for example, polyurethane foam.

This material is resistant to mechanical damage, shows itself as a modern insulation worthy of respect and trust. The disadvantage of the material is the complexity of installation. To apply insulation, you will need a special installation operating under high pressure.

Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting a stable protection against moisture without the need to install an additional layer, the tightness of the room, and biological neutrality.

A suitable option for warming a private house can also be expanded polystyrene - a sample of modern thermal insulation, similar in properties to foam plastic.

Warming the basement from the inside allows you to extend the life of the building. Proper insulation and insulation help to reduce heat loss, protect against dampness, and prevent cracking if the soil swells. Insulation will allow not to heat the basement and maintain a stable temperature regime inside it. The cost of materials for insulation is not high, so all work can be done without significant costs. Equipped basement can be used as free space.

Each house has a basement, which is an area located between the ground and the first floor. Usually the height and width of the basement allows it to be used for a wide variety of purposes. Many people use the basement as a cellar for storing vegetables and canning.

For successful and long-term storage of products, the temperature in the cellar must be stable and optimal.

Proper insulation can make the room temperature normal and suitable for year-round use of the room. Basement insulation can reduce heat loss by up to 20%. Basement insulation has a positive effect on the condition of the walls of the cellar, protects them from dampness and moisture. Insulation of the floor with polystyrene foam will protect the surface from hypothermia.

Basement Strengthening Tips:

The most effective way to strengthen is the external insulation of the basement. This technology of thermal insulation is mounted outside the building. This prevents basement walls from freezing during cold periods.
If you insulate the basement from the inside, condensation may form on the walls. Where the junction of the insulation and the wall passes.
Do not forget that waterproofing basement walls is necessary. Thermal insulation must be resistant to moisture.
An excellent option for wall insulation is foam. Styrofoam should be used at the initial stage of building construction.

Air insulation should be done in such a way that cold air does not penetrate into the room. Styrofoam insulation will provide a stable microclimate in the cellar both in summer and in winter. You should also take care of high-quality waterproofing, as protection from the cold will not be enough.

Cellar insulation: preparatory work

You can insulate the cellar with your own hands, but for this you must first decide what material will be used for this. At the initial stage of construction, the cellar can also be insulated from the outside. Floors, walls and ceilings must be insulated.

If all the work on the construction of the cellar is completed, then the basement can only be insulated from the inside.

It is important to remember that when performing insulation from the inside, condensation occurs between the joints of the two materials. Usually, condensation leads to the fact that building materials begin to deteriorate. To prevent this, it is necessary to perform high-quality waterproofing, which will protect the basement from the penetration of underwater water.

Preparatory work:

Before laying the insulation on the surface, it is important to make sure that they are perfectly even.
When the surface of the walls and ceiling is even, it should be treated with a special antiseptic solution.
When the thermal insulation layer is laid, the level of humidity will increase in the cellar. To fix this, you need to take care of installing a high-quality ventilation system.

In order for the surface to be insulated reliably and efficiently, all cracks and crevices must first be removed. If the material is attached to the surface with dowels, it is important to make sure that they are also insulated, because cold will also penetrate through the cracks around them. You should not forget that you need to install a vapor barrier material.

How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside

Usually a lot of moisture forms in the cellar, which negatively affects the condition of all surfaces: the floor, walls and ceiling. In winter, the surfaces freeze, and in the spring they are covered with condensate. The cellar must be protected from freezing, condensation, penetration of melt and groundwater.

Many masters advise to insulate surfaces that are on the street, since warming from the inside often leads to the formation of a freezing zone. A good option for external insulation is the use of roofing material. To insulate the surface from the outside, you first need to remove the soil that got on the walls and let the brick dry.

Step by step warming

Remove soil.
It is important to take a break so that the walls have time to dry.
Stick foam boards. For reliability, it is better to fix them with dowels.
Cover all surfaces with roofing felt to protect them from moisture.

In order for the insulation to be reliable, it should be done not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The best material for this is foam. The foam is very strong and reliable, it does not crumble and is not afraid of moisture. Installation of plates can be easily done by yourself.

Step-by-step actions: how to insulate the basement from the inside

Today, the most common way to insulate walls, ceilings and floors in a basement, garage or shed is to insulate with foam boards. The plates can be easily glued to the surface on their own, after cleaning it and leveling it. For reliability, the foam is attached with dowels.

A significant drawback of insulation as foam plastic is its instability to the attack of rodents - they love it very much and damage it quickly enough.

It is also important to pay attention to the fact that the foam burns well, so you should not mount it close to sockets and electrical wiring. At the initial stage of insulation, do not neglect the thorough preparation of surfaces. The foam boards will attach securely if the surfaces are level.

The most common floor and ceiling material is concrete. Concrete contributes to the penetration of cold into the room. But in summer it heats up. Concrete also cannot withstand moisture.

How to insulate the floor and ceiling:

Concrete slabs must be treated with a special waterproofing compound that penetrates deep into concrete, filling capillaries and concrete cracks.
After the concrete surface has completely dried, it is necessary to proceed with the fixing of concrete slabs.
Plates must be additionally fixed with dowels.

After the plates are securely fixed, it is necessary to cover them with a mounting grid and fix them with plaster. Surfaces can also be reinforced with mineral wool. In order to fix the cotton wool, it is necessary to first mount wooden blocks on the surface.

How to insulate a cellar in a garage (video)

The basement is very important to securely strengthen, as moisture and cold will penetrate into an unprotected room. Before warming, all surfaces must be carefully prepared beforehand - they must be as smooth and dry as possible. It is also important to insulate the places where the insulation material is fastened with dowels, as well as the cellar lid and hatch. It is important to reliably insulate a concrete or sandy floor, as they pass groundwater very well.

September 2, 2016
Specialization: Capital construction works (laying the foundation, erecting walls, constructing the roof, etc.). Internal construction works (laying of internal communications, rough and fine finishing). Hobbies: mobile communication, high technologies, computer equipment, programming.

I have an aunt - Anzhela Olegovna - who prepares the best pickled apples in the world, pickling them in barrels. But this year, she and her husband built a new, more spacious cellar and fruit in it did not work out, as it froze in winter. As soon as I found out about this, I immediately realized that the wrong insulation of the cellar was to blame for everything (as it turned out later, it was not insulated at all).

If the thermal conductivity of the walls of an underground structure is too high (especially when paired with poor ventilation), then in summer ideal conditions are created in the cellar for the reproduction of various microorganisms, and in winter all homemade blanks simply freeze.

Features of the microclimate of the cellar

Regardless of whether the cellar was under a private house or built separately (like Angela Olegovna's), in my opinion, it requires good insulation. This operation affects not only the formation of an acceptable microclimate inside, but also the service life of the building.

If certain measures are not taken, the walls will quickly become unusable and collapse from the destructive effects of external factors: high humidity and significant temperature fluctuations.

But the most important thing is the optimal temperature for storing food. Auntie told me that soaked apples are obtained only if the air does not warm up above 4 degrees Celsius and does not cool below 2. This can only be achieved if the cellar is thermally insulated both from the inside and outside.

In this case, the walls of the cellar will not let warm air inside in summer and cold in winter.

Another important point that many rarely pay attention to. I have come across situations many times when moisture condenses on the walls and ceiling inside the cellar. This is one of the consequences of improper insulation (or its complete absence).

Insulation measures are not enough to reduce the level of humidity. It is necessary to design and ventilation, which will regulate the content of water vapor in the room.

And, of course, I advise you to immediately think about waterproofing, without which the heat-insulating material will get wet and work worse, and the walls themselves will quickly collapse.

However, back to our sheep. Before describing the process of cellar insulation, I want to devote a few lines to the problem of choosing the right material.

Choosing the Right Material

Of course, if you have at least some idea about construction work, you can name a dozen materials that are suitable for insulation. But I decided to choose ordinary polystyrene for insulation of Angela Olegovna's cellar.

Its technical characteristics and operational properties are fully consistent with the tasks, and the price is quite affordable. After acquiring thermal insulation, there will still be a lot of money left to buy in the market and pickle two or three barrels of apples.

For especially meticulous readers who are not used to taking a word, and also in order to justify their choice to my aunt, I will give a comparative table of the pros and cons of foam.

pros	Minuses
The material has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, therefore it maintains the desired temperature in the food cellar well.	Styrofoam is not suitable for use on the outer surface of the walls of the cellar, as the outside will be subjected to significant mechanical stress from the surrounding soil and may collapse.
The foam plastic weighs very little, so it does not require a massive crate for installation. In addition, it does not exert a large load on building structures, so you can not be afraid of wall shrinkage after work is completed.	Under the influence of open fire, the foam plastic ignites and, during combustion, releases chemical compounds dangerous to humans into the air. However, no one fries kebabs in the cellar, so this drawback can be neglected.
The heat insulator tolerates moisture well. Its thermal performance does not deteriorate when wet, and it does not collapse.	The foam is not very durable, so even when installed inside, measures must be taken to protect the insulation from damage.
When compared with other suitable heat insulators, the foam is the cheapest among them. This factor is important if you are insulating your cellar and want to save as much as possible.	The material can be damaged by rodents, but Angela Olegovna did not have any. Moreover, the cat Vaska is always on guard, who, although he does not like apples, is not averse to feasting on lard, which is stored in the same cellar.

Another point that attracts me personally is the simplicity of cellar insulation operations. I can do all the work without a partner, so I don’t have to share the reward, that is, pickled apples.

So I immediately decided what kind of insulation to insulate the damp cellar from freezing and save the apples from spoilage. And I advise you to do the same.

And now I will tell you how to insulate the cellar from the inside.

Internal insulation technology

First, let's deal with the internal insulation. And all because they think about thermal insulation often after the appearance of problems and it is difficult to perform external work. Although I strongly advise you to take a comprehensive approach to the issue and insulate the cellar both on the street and in the room itself.

Preparatory stage

Even if the insulation is carried out after the completion of construction, some preparation is indispensable. I advise doing the following:

Before installing the thermal insulation material, make sure that the surfaces (ceiling and walls) are level and free from defects. If, when examining the walls, you find cracks, potholes or bumps, you need to get rid of them.

After leveling and repairing the walls, I advise you to treat them with antiseptic compounds that will destroy the existing fungus and mold, as well as prevent the development of various harmful microorganisms in the future.

If for some reason there is no ventilation in the cellar or it works inefficiently, it is necessary to install pipes or repair the ventilation system. The fact is that after installing the heat-insulating layer, the humidity in the room will increase sharply and excess moisture will need to be quickly disposed of.

Having finished with the preparation, you can proceed to the warming. And I recommend starting from the ceiling.

Ceiling

So, the ceiling of Angela Olegovna, more precisely, the ceiling of my aunt's cellar, I insulated with foam plastic according to the following scheme:

First check the surface. Found there a few minor cracks in the seams between the concrete floor slabs. I sealed them with putty with antiseptic additives.
If you are going to fix the thermal insulation with dowels, you need to take special, thermally insulated ones. Although heat loss in winter will be insignificant, the optimum temperature may not be reached.
After repairing the surface, I attached a vapor barrier membrane to the ceiling so that during subsequent operation moisture is normally removed from the cellar without condensing on the walls.

The membrane is a polymer film with a special perforation, which does not prevent the infiltration of moist air to the outside, but does not allow the penetration of moisture from the outside.

As a vapor barrier for the ceiling, I used penofol, which consists of a layer of polyethylene foam protected by aluminum foil. It is good because it serves as an additional heat insulator. Aluminum acts as a screen that reflects heat energy into the room.

Then I installed the hangers for the crate. I used a galvanized profile, which is better suited for a wet room. Therefore, he attached it to special suspensions.

Instead, wooden blocks of suitable height (a few centimeters higher than the thickness of the foam) can be used. However, it is desirable to pre-treat them with antiseptics and special hydrophobic compounds. Accordingly, they will have to be fixed on screws with dowels.

The distance between adjacent elements of the crate should be the same as the width of the foam boards. If there is less, you will have to cut it, if more - the cracks will become an excellent conductor of cold.

After installing the insulation boards. In my case, foam, but something else can be used in a similar way. The only thing is, do not put glass wool, which, when wet, does not fulfill the tasks assigned to it. Yes, and it is harmful, apples will be in glass dust.

It is necessary to mount the foam sheets so that the gaps between adjacent parts are as small as possible. I personally additionally fill them with mounting foam to eliminate even the slightest chance of the formation of cold bridges.

On top I put another layer of penofol. As they say, the stock does not pull the pocket. However, this must be done in such a way that there is a gap of 5 cm between the foam and the vapor barrier, which will provide ventilation.
If the height of the bars is not enough or you did not think about it in advance, you can make a low counter-lattice from above.
I mount decorative material. I chose plastic panels. They are inexpensive, perfectly tolerate exposure to humid air and look good. Although for the cellar, maybe it doesn’t matter.

This technology leads to the fact that the height of the room is somewhat reduced.

Floor

Now about the floor. It can be insulated using a similar technology with a few exceptions:

the bottom layer must be laid waterproofing material (such as roofing material);
supporting logs (crate) must be made of durable bars that can withstand increased loads;
from above, the entire structure will have to be covered with a board or plywood.

This technology is simple and not very laborious, but the bottleneck is the use of wood. It is not suitable for use in the cellar, as it quickly becomes unusable. Therefore, if I did so, I would have to do everything again in a few years.

I decided to use extruded polystyrene, which has all the properties of Styrofoam but is strong enough to withstand the increased stress that is placed on the floor.

So, the workflow is as follows:

Inspect the floor surface for defects and cracks. If the floor has large differences in height, I advise you to first perform a screed on the beacons (if the differences are small, you can pour a self-leveling mixture) and wait for it to dry.

After the repair is completed, the surface must be cleaned. Then waterproof it. You can lay gluing materials or treat the floor with mastic based on bituminous resins. I prefer the second option, although it takes longer to dry individual layers.

As soon as the waterproofing dries, sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid on top. They need to be positioned so that the seams go apart.

Then a metal mesh is mounted, which will strengthen the screed. After all, the floor will have to withstand significant loads from standing barrels of apples. And this is a serious matter.

Then the solution is poured onto the reinforcing mesh and carefully leveled.
The last stage is decorative flooring. I made a gift to Angela Olegovna and built her a polymer self-leveling floor. It turned out that you can not only store fruits and vegetables there, but also live in general.

However, it was still too early to live, as the walls were still without insulation. It is about them that will be discussed further.

Walls

For the walls, I also decided to use polystyrene, which I have already mentioned, but I did not fasten it under the crate, but with the help of special dowels with wide caps and glue.

I tell you a top-secret technology so that you, too, are in the know:

Check walls and fix cracks. Of course, I have already repeated this twice, but believe me, many people neglect this stage of work, and then angrily write in the comments why their vegetables continue to freeze in the cellar.
Installing waterproofing material. Gluing roll materials are excellent. Just choose not built-up, but on an adhesive basis. They are easier to install and do not emit hazardous chemical compounds into the air.

I glue foam. For this, special solutions are used, which can be bought at hardware stores.

I install plastic dowels. These are such brackets with very wide caps that will firmly hold the foam in place.

Installing reinforcing mesh. It is made from fiberglass. Some, again, skip this step, and then the plaster falls off.

Stucco foam. This will protect the fragile heat-insulating material from mechanical stress and will allow you to install a decorative crate in the future.

By the way, about the decorative finishes. Here you can do everything on your own, but be aware of the high humidity. Angela Olegovna decided to take a swing at the tile, which will make her cellar just exemplary. But since she had no money to buy material, I postponed this stage of work for the time being.

And he took up external insulation, since it is in this case that the greatest efficiency is achieved from the conducted heat-insulating materials.

External insulation technology

For me, the answer to the question of whether it is necessary to insulate the cellar on the street is obvious. If you still doubt this, read the next section, where I tried to justify my own opinion and tell you how to perform external insulation.

Advantages of the method

Personally, I think that it is not necessary to insulate the cellar inside if it is possible to do it from the outside. The fact is that the outer layer of insulation protects the structure itself and the waterproofing layer not only from low temperatures, but also from mechanical influences.

Besides:

an ideal microclimate for storing vegetables and fruits is formed in the cellar;
the very surface of the walls in the room will be warm, that is, the potatoes near them will not freeze;
moisture will not condense on the walls;
the size of the cellar will not change (although my aunt’s is already so spacious that you can stock up on food and survive a considerable cataclysm);
proper external insulation eliminates the formation of cold bridges.

Therefore, if it is possible to put a heater outside, do just that. But before that, perform a thorough waterproofing of the surfaces. Now I'll tell you how and what.

Surface waterproofing

The peculiarity of the work here is that the surfaces to be treated after the end of the waterproofing measures will be underground, therefore they will be exposed to significant moisture.

For waterproofing in this case, I used guided liner materials. This is a modern roofing material, the adhesive layer of which is activated under the influence of high temperature. I used a gas burner.

If you do not know how to work with heated materials, use membranes with an adhesive layer. Or even take bituminous mastic and paint over the walls of the cellar from the outside.

Installation of thermal insulation

As thermal insulation, I used special heat-insulating plates made of extruded polystyrene. They have a low coefficient of thermal conductivity and sufficient strength to withstand the mechanical impact that the soil exerts when backfilling the cellar.

The plates are installed on the waterproofing layer with the help of mastic. It is applied to the surface of the slab, after which the material is pressed against the surface until the adhesive sets (usually takes about 40 seconds, but it all depends on the air temperature).

You need to lay out the plates starting from the bottom of the cellar walls (from the ground) and gradually move up. The last row should be located so that after backfilling it rises 30-40 cm above the ground.

It is very important to ensure that the thermal insulation plates fit snugly against each other. Cracks and gaps must be filled with construction foam.

Also carefully backfill the soil. Make sure the ground is free of stones and dense clods of earth that could damage the insulation. After installation, the plates do not require any finishing. That's why I decided to use them.

Naturally, it is better to do all the activities described above during construction in order to reduce the amount of effort, but if you did not attend to this in time, then proceed according to the scheme proposed above.

To achieve an optimal microclimate in the cellar, it is necessary to perform its insulation.

Features of the microclimate of the cellar

Walls in an improperly insulated cellar will mold.

If certain measures are not taken, the walls will quickly become unusable and collapse from the destructive effects of external factors: high humidity and significant temperature fluctuations.

If the temperature in the cellar is too low or too high, the blanks will deteriorate.

In this case, the walls of the cellar will not let warm air inside in summer and cold in winter.

Insulation measures are not enough to reduce the level of humidity. It is necessary to design and ventilation, which will regulate the content of water vapor in the room.

And, of course, I advise you to immediately think about waterproofing, without which the heat-insulating material will get wet and work worse, and the walls themselves will quickly collapse.

However, back to our sheep. Before describing the process of cellar insulation, I want to devote a few lines to the problem of choosing the right material.

Choosing the Right Material

Styrofoam is the best insulation for the cellar.

For especially meticulous readers who are not used to taking a word, and also in order to justify their choice to my aunt, I will give a comparative table of the pros and cons of foam.

pros	Minuses
The material has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, therefore it maintains the desired temperature in the food cellar well.	Styrofoam is not suitable for use on the outer surface of the walls of the cellar, as the outside will be subjected to significant mechanical stress from the surrounding soil and may collapse.
The foam plastic weighs very little, so it does not require a massive crate for installation. In addition, it does not exert a large load on building structures, so you can not be afraid of wall shrinkage after work is completed.	Under the influence of open fire, the foam plastic ignites and, during combustion, releases chemical compounds dangerous to humans into the air. However, no one fries kebabs in the cellar, so this drawback can be neglected.
The heat insulator tolerates moisture well. Its thermal performance does not deteriorate when wet, and it does not collapse.	The foam is not very durable, so even when installed inside, measures must be taken to protect the insulation from damage.
When compared with other suitable heat insulators, the foam is the cheapest among them. This factor is important if you are insulating your cellar and want to save as much as possible.	The material can be damaged by rodents, but Angela Olegovna did not have any. Moreover, the cat Vaska is always on guard, who, although he does not like apples, is not averse to feasting on lard, which is stored in the same cellar.

Another point that attracts me personally is the simplicity of cellar insulation operations. I can do all the work without a partner, so I don’t have to share the reward, that is, pickled apples.

All work on the insulation of the cellar with foam can be done by yourself.

So I immediately decided what kind of insulation to insulate the damp cellar from freezing and save the apples from spoilage. And I advise you to do the same.

And now I will tell you how to insulate the cellar from the inside.

Internal insulation technology

Preparatory stage

Even if the insulation is carried out after the completion of construction, some preparation is indispensable. I advise doing the following:

Before installing the thermal insulation material, make sure that the surfaces (ceiling and walls) are level and free from defects. If, when examining the walls, you find cracks, potholes or bumps, you need to get rid of them.

Before insulation, the ceiling must be repaired.

After leveling and repairing the walls, I advise you to treat them with antiseptic compounds that will destroy the existing fungus and mold, as well as prevent the development of various harmful microorganisms in the future.

Antiseptic treatment will prevent the appearance of mold.

If for some reason there is no ventilation in the cellar or it works inefficiently, it is necessary to install ventilation pipes or repair the ventilation system. The fact is that after installing the heat-insulating layer, the humidity in the room will increase sharply and excess moisture will need to be quickly disposed of.

The cellar must be ventilated.

Having finished with the preparation, you can proceed to the warming. And I recommend starting from the ceiling.

Ceiling

So, the ceiling of Angela Olegovna, more precisely, the ceiling of my aunt's cellar, I insulated with foam plastic according to the following scheme:

First, I examined the surface. Found there a few minor cracks in the seams between the concrete floor slabs. I sealed them with putty with antiseptic additives. If you are going to fix the thermal insulation with dowels, you need to take special, thermally insulated ones. Although heat loss in winter will be insignificant, the optimum temperature may not be reached.
After repairing the surface, I attached a vapor barrier membrane to the ceiling so that during subsequent operation moisture would normally be removed from the cellar without condensing on the walls.

The vapor barrier of the ceiling in the cellar can be made with penofol.

The membrane is a polymer film with a special perforation, which does not prevent the infiltration of moist air to the outside, but does not allow the penetration of moisture from the outside.

Then I installed hangers for the crate. I used a galvanized profile, which is better suited for a wet room. Therefore, he attached it to special suspensions.

The crate can be made from a galvanized profile or wood.

After installing the insulation boards. In my case, foam, but something else can be used in a similar way. The only thing is, do not put glass wool, which, when wet, does not fulfill the tasks assigned to it. Yes, and it is harmful, apples will be in glass dust.

Styrofoam slabs installed in the crate.

On top I put another layer of penofol. As they say, the stock does not pull the pocket. However, this must be done in such a way that there is a gap of 5 cm between the foam and the vapor barrier, which will provide ventilation. If the height of the bars is not enough or you did not think about it in advance, you can make a low counter-lattice from above.
I mount decorative material. I chose plastic panels. They are inexpensive, perfectly tolerate exposure to humid air and look good. Although for the cellar, maybe it doesn’t matter.

Plastic panels are suitable as a decorative material.

This technology leads to the fact that the height of the room is somewhat reduced.

Floor

Now about the floor. It can be insulated using a similar technology with a few exceptions:

the bottom layer must be laid waterproofing material (such as roofing material);
supporting logs (crate) must be made of durable bars that can withstand increased loads;
from above, the entire structure will have to be covered with a board or plywood.

The design with lags is not the best solution for the cellar.

I decided to use extruded polystyrene, which has all the properties of Styrofoam but is strong enough to withstand the increased stress that is placed on the floor.

So, the workflow is as follows:

Inspect the floor surface for defects and cracks. If the floor has large differences in height, I advise you to first perform a screed on the beacons (if the differences are small, you can pour a self-leveling mixture) and wait for it to dry.

Cracks in the floor need to be repaired.

After the repair is completed, the surface must be cleaned. Then waterproof it. You can lay gluing materials or treat the floor with mastic based on bituminous resins. I prefer the second option, although it takes longer to dry individual layers.

Before installing thermal insulation, the floor in the cellar must be waterproofed.

As soon as the waterproofing dries, sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid on top. They need to be positioned so that the seams go apart.

The installation of expanded polystyrene sheets is carried out after the waterproofing has dried.

Then a metal mesh is mounted, which will strengthen the concrete screed. After all, the floor will have to withstand significant loads from standing barrels of apples. And this is a serious matter.

From above, before the screed, you need to lay a reinforcing mesh.

Then the solution is poured onto the reinforcing mesh and carefully leveled.
The last stage is decorative flooring. I made a gift to Angela Olegovna and built her a polymer self-leveling floor. It turned out that you can not only store fruits and vegetables there, but also live in general.

Polymer floor after completion of work.

However, it was still too early to live, as the walls were still without insulation. It is about them that will be discussed further.

Walls

For the walls, I also decided to use polystyrene, which I have already mentioned, but I did not fasten it under the crate, but with the help of special dowels with wide caps and glue.

I tell you a top-secret technology so that you, too, are in the know:

I check the walls and fix the cracks. Of course, I have already repeated this twice, but believe me, many people neglect this stage of work, and then angrily write in the comments why their vegetables continue to freeze in the cellar.
Installing waterproofing material. Gluing roll materials are excellent. Just choose not built-up, but on an adhesive basis. They are easier to install and do not emit hazardous chemical compounds into the air.

You can use penetrating waterproofing.

I glue foam. For this, special solutions are used, which can be bought at hardware stores.

Styrofoam is glued to the walls with a special compound.

I install plastic dowels. These are such brackets with very wide caps that will firmly hold the foam in place.

And secured with dowels.

Installing reinforcing mesh. It is made from fiberglass. Some, again, skip this step, and then the plaster falls off.

A reinforcing mesh must be fixed on the surface of the foam.

Stucco foam. This will protect the fragile heat-insulating material from mechanical stress and will allow you to install a decorative crate in the future.

The plaster is applied to the pre-fixed mesh.

And he took up external insulation, since it is in this case that the greatest efficiency is achieved from the conducted heat-insulating materials.

External insulation technology

Advantages of the method

It is better to carry out the thermal insulation of the cellar from the outside.

Besides:

an ideal microclimate for storing vegetables and fruits is formed in the cellar;
the very surface of the walls in the room will be warm, that is, the potatoes near them will not freeze;
moisture will not condense on the walls;
the size of the cellar will not change (although my aunt’s is already so spacious that you can stock up on food and survive a considerable cataclysm);
proper external insulation eliminates the formation of cold bridges.

Therefore, if it is possible to put a heater outside, do just that. But before that, perform a thorough waterproofing of the surfaces. Now I'll tell you how and what.

Surface waterproofing

The peculiarity of the work here is that the surfaces to be treated after the end of the waterproofing measures will be underground, therefore they will be exposed to significant moisture.

Wall waterproofing can be done with gluing and coating materials.

If you do not know how to work with heated materials, use membranes with an adhesive layer. Or even take bituminous mastic and paint over the walls of the cellar from the outside.

Installation of thermal insulation

Plates are placed starting from the bottom of the wall.

Penoplex is glued directly to the waterproofing.

After backfilling, the thermal insulation should rise above the ground level.

It is very important to ensure that the thermal insulation plates fit snugly against each other. Cracks and gaps must be filled with construction foam.

The reward for the work done (pictured) is worth the effort.

Conclusion

Now you know how to protect the cellar from freezing in winter. But in order to enjoy pickled apples, since you do not have Angela Olegovna, you will have to make them yourself. If you do not know a suitable recipe, you can watch the video in this article, where there is a detailed instruction.

And personally, I would like to ask you about this: how did you perform or are going to perform the insulation of the cellar in the garage. Tell me about your practical experience or your thoughts on this matter. I would be grateful for detailed messages in the comments below.

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How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside: floor, ceiling, walls

The cellar, like the basement, is designed to store canned food and other food. In order for it to perform its functions well, it is necessary to constantly maintain the optimal temperature and humidity in the room.

If you allow minus temperatures, then all products will freeze, with excess heat they will become lethargic. Be sure to monitor the level of humidity, otherwise rotting cannot be avoided. Therefore, warming the cellar from the inside is a very important process.

It is important to know! Reducing the level of humidity cannot be achieved only by insulating the cellar, it is necessary to equip it with ventilation, which will regulate the content of water vapor in the room.

Determine the source of the problem

The main factors contributing to the freezing of the cellar are melt water. In some cases, groundwater that rises close to the surface becomes a problem. Therefore, before insulating the cellar from freezing from the inside, it is necessary to determine the source of the problem. Having found out the causes of moisture, it is necessary to determine to what depth the soil freezes during the frost period. And already starting from the information received, you can decide on the thickness and choice of heat-insulating materials.

The illustration clearly demonstrates critical areas for frost protection of cellar structures.

Today's market offers a large number of heat-insulating materials for warming any surfaces, but you need to understand that not everyone is suitable for cellar insulation. Cellar insulation must be able to maintain its geometry, have good insulating properties, it must be resistant to water and soil pressure. What are heaters?

expanded clay;
glass wool;
mineral wool;
expanded clay concrete;
red ceramic brick;
Styrofoam;
cellulose insulation;

Regarding cellulose insulation and mineral wool: they are not suitable for cellar insulation, as they do not meet the required properties. If we compare heaters for the cellar, then in terms of efficiency they will be arranged in the following order:

What exactly needs to be insulated in the cellar to prevent freezing

Let us consider in detail the basics of insulation of all enclosing structures of the cellar: ceiling, walls, floor.

Ceiling insulation

Ceiling insulation plays an important role in the formation of optimal temperature and humidity, because when cold air enters the room, it threatens to form condensation on the ceiling and walls. So, how to insulate the ceiling in the cellar with your own hands.

Surface inspection. It is necessary to inspect the ceiling covering for cracks in the seams between the concrete slabs. Then you need to cover them with putty with antiseptic additives. Regarding dowels for fixing thermal insulation, they must also be thermally insulated.
A vapor barrier membrane is attached to the putty surface to the ceiling. It is necessary so that during each subsequent operation moisture is normally removed from the cellar, without forming condensation on the ceiling and walls. The membrane does not prevent the infiltration of moist air to the outside, and prevents the penetration of moisture from the outside. The material is a conventional polymer film, but with a special perforation.

The photo clearly shows the membrane for insulating the ceiling and aluminum suspensions.

For the construction of a ceiling vapor barrier, penofol should be used, the main composition of which is polyethylene foam protected by aluminum foil. Its peculiarity is that it serves as an excellent heat insulator, and aluminum acts as a screen that reflects heat energy into the room.

Installation of hangers for crates. It is necessary to choose a material that will be more loyal to a wet room, such a material includes a galvanized profile. It must be fixed on special suspensions. Wooden bars can also be used as suspensions, but this will add additional trouble. The bars must be treated with an antiseptic and other hydrophobic compounds. Fastening will be carried out on screws with dowels.

It is important to know! When working with suspensions, it is necessary to set the distance corresponding to the width of the foam. Otherwise, gaps will remain.

How to insulate the floor

Floor insulation follows a similar pattern, with the exception of several technologies. The bottom layer will be roofing material or any other waterproofing material. The bars for the construction of the supporting logs should be chosen more durable, as they will experience a greater load. The top layer will be plywood or boards.

This floor insulation technology is quite simple to install and not so high in price, but the tree has a big minus, it quickly becomes unusable in moisture conditions. Therefore, it is better to use extruded polystyrene. The material in its properties is very similar to the foam.

As floor insulation, an effective solution would be to use an expanded clay base.

The base of the floor is expanded clay (insulation), then light reinforcing mesh and concrete screed

Sequence of work

Inspect the floor surface for cracks, if any are found, cover with a cement-sand mortar of a 1: 2 composition (sand and cement). If uneven surfaces are found, screed along the beacons should be performed. After completing the repair, you need to clean the surface of debris and make waterproofing. The best choice would be to treat the floor with bituminous resin.

It is important to know! It is possible to install polystyrene sheets only after the bituminous resin has completely dried.

Once the resin has dried, the polystyrene sheets can be laid. Sheets must be mounted so that the seams go in a run. Having finished laying the sheets, a metal reinforcing mesh is mounted. Reinforcing the floor screed will avoid the appearance of cracks on the surface. The mesh is light, made of smooth-rolled reinforcement ∅3-4mm. Then concrete is poured onto the mesh and carefully leveled. Regarding the flooring, you can leave bare concrete or build a modern polymer self-leveling floor.

How to insulate walls

As a heat-insulating material for wall insulation, foam is the most suitable. It is attached with special dowels and glue. Foam fixing technology:

Video: another effective method - warming the cellar with penoizol

In conclusion, we can say that an insulated cellar is a guarantee of the complete safety of all conservation and other winter preparations, despite severe frosts and heat. Walls insulated from the inside will keep the whole body in the room and create optimal temperature and moisture.

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How to insulate a cellar: external thermal insulation, floor, wall, ceiling and door insulation

As you know, building a cellar does not mean getting a good place to store your crops. Poor waterproofing can be the cause of groundwater penetration into the room, and poor-quality thermal insulation can lead to unfavorable temperature conditions and condensation. That is why we will consider how to insulate the cellar in the garage or under the house, this will create an optimal microclimate in which all products will be kept fresh for a very long time.

It is worth remembering that only an integrated approach: good waterproofing, high-quality insulation and competent ventilation guarantee that the cellar will not be damp.

Styrofoam is a very popular option for cellar insulation among developers.

Insulation serves two main tasks:

In winter, freezing of the structure is prevented.
In summer, high-quality thermal insulation allows you to keep a low temperature in the cellar even on the hottest days.

Features of insulation of various parts of the cellar

First, you should decide which insulation for the cellar to choose. It depends on the heat-insulated surface and the characteristics of the material used. We will consider the most popular options, and the final choice will have to be made by you.

External thermal insulation

Insulation outside the building is relevant in cases where the cellar is located under the garage, in the barn or at the outer walls of the house, and also if it is located separately. In cases where the cellar is located under the house a few meters from its outer walls, this operation may not be carried out.

At this stage, the following features can be distinguished:

It is best to carry out work at the construction stage, when there is space. Otherwise, you will have to free the entire foundation, and in some cases this is almost impossible to do.
Walls must be waterproofed. The best option is modern roll materials and liquid rubber. These coatings serve for decades, unlike bitumen and roofing material.
If there are large gaps, it is best to seal them with mounting foam, it reliably insulates heat and does not collapse for a long time.
Next, foam or other sheet heat-insulating material is attached. The easiest way to glue it is with mounting foam or a special composition. You can also use bituminous mastic - it also, drying, provides high fastening strength.

In the photo - heat-insulating material with external insulation is attached to a previously waterproofed surface

Advice! If high quality work is important to you, it is better to use extruded polystyrene foam.

This material is much stronger than conventional foam, it has higher thermal insulation properties, and thanks to the grooves in the ends, the joints are very reliable.

To maximize the effectiveness of the thermal insulation layer on the street, it is necessary to make a blind area along the wall to protect the basement walls from moisture.

The blind area will reliably protect the layer of external insulation and significantly extend its service life.

Floor insulation

This is also an important point in the arrangement of the cellar. Many people think that the floor does not require special attention, but this is not so. In order for your floor to be reliable, it should be thermally and waterproofed. This can be done in several ways.

Warming with expanded clay:

The base is leveled, which must be covered with roofing material or poured with bitumen, and a waterproofing agent is glued to it.
Next, expanded clay fractions from 5 to 20 mm are poured. The layer of material should be from 10 to 25 cm. A concrete screed with reinforcement is poured on top of the material, the thickness of which depends on the expected load on the floor. After it hardens, additional waterproofing of the surface can be carried out.

Expanded clay - an excellent material for thermal insulation of the floor

It is worth noting that expanded clay is a very light material, which simplifies the process of working with it. In addition, the price of this material is quite democratic.

You can insulate the floor with sand and gravel:

The site is being prepared and leveled, after which 15-20 cm of fine gravel is poured onto it. Then a layer of sand 5-10 cm thick is poured.
The pillow is rammed and waterproofed, this can be done using roofing material or construction film.
Next, a reinforcing belt is arranged and concrete is poured. If groundwater is located close to the surface, you can waterproof the flooded surface and make a 5 cm thick screed on top. This will provide additional protection.

A reinforcement structure is installed on the gravel-sand cushion and concrete is poured

The third way is foam insulation:

A sand or gravel cushion is arranged, which is closed with a waterproofing barrier.
Styrofoam grade 35 is laid on top.
Next, a screed is poured, which, if necessary, can be reinforced to increase strength.

But this method is less common, since the floor can be perfectly insulated in simpler ways.

Wall insulation

We examined how to carry out work outside, now we will analyze how to insulate the cellar from the inside.

The best option is polystyrene due to ease of installation and low price. With it, you can easily carry out the insulation with your own hands, you do not need the help of specialists and instructions - everything is very simple.

The walls should first be prepared - they should be even, all flaws should be repaired with cement mortar. If there is a danger of flooding, it is better to treat the walls with a penetrating solution, at the moment this is the best protection for the premises from moisture.

Insulation sheets are easiest to glue, after which the surface is covered with a reinforcing mesh and plastered.

Styrofoam provides excellent thermal insulation

It should be noted that when insulating the outer walls with foam plastic 10 cm thick or more, internal insulation can be omitted.

Another option is to stuff guide bars along the walls, after which the foam is inserted between the bars, and the surface is sewn up with wood or moisture-resistant sheets.

Many developers prefer to use mineral wool; the process of its installation does not differ from polystyrene foam. If the insulation will be carried out under the plaster, a solid insulation is used, if under the bars - soft mats or rolled material.

Another option is insulation with sprayed polyurethane foam. At the moment it is the most reliable and durable insulation. It has no seams, it is resistant to moisture and has high thermal insulation properties. But the price of this solution is much higher than others.

Spraying is carried out between the bars, after which the surface is sewn up - everything is very simple

Ceiling insulation

As a rule, the main problems with the microclimate in the basement are associated precisely with poor-quality insulation of the upper partition. Therefore, it must be done.

There are several basic options for insulating the cellar from above. Let's consider each of them.

You can use polystyrene foam: fill the slats, insert insulation between them and seal all seams with mounting foam.

Styrofoam can be used on both walls and ceilings

You can fill the crate at a distance of 30 cm from the ceiling with cells of 40 cm, you can weld it from metal. Sealed polyethylene bags with moss, straw and other natural materials are stuffed into the formed space.

You can use polyurethane foam spraying, but it will cost a significant amount.

door insulation

Many, when insulating the cellar, forget that a significant part of the coolness leaves through a poor-quality door. It is best to make a vestibule with two doors. But still, it is better to insulate the inner fabric additionally. The easiest way is to paste over it with foam - this is a simple and effective way of warming.

Styrofoam can be simply glued to the door

Conclusion

We considered how to insulate a cellar in a garage, barn, house or standing separately. Having completed the full range of work, you can be sure that your cellar will become a reliable storage for products. The video in this article will help you better understand some issues.

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Building a house is a complex and responsible process, and it does not end after the walls and roof are made. Work related to the thermal insulation of load-bearing structures is no less important stage than the construction itself. If you want to have a cozy and warm home, and do not want to spend extra money on heating in the future, then you need to think not only about insulating the roof, walls and floor, but also to insulate the foundation and basement of the building.

The process of manufacturing a heat-insulating belt

Many novice builders do not pay due attention to this aspect and absolutely in vain, because up to a quarter of the total heat loss can be lost through the basement and foundation.

In this article we will talk about how you can insulate this structure with your own hands, as well as what materials it is best to do and how.

Why insulate the foundation

If you do not know or are still thinking about whether it is necessary to insulate the basement of the foundation, then we will now try to explain to you in detail why it is still worth doing. The fact is that seventy percent of cold air enters the building through the foundation, therefore, in almost all building projects, the floor coverings are raised above the level of the formed soil (see also the article “High-quality and colorful lining of the pile foundation basement - what materials to use and how to perform their installation).

Important. Pay attention to the fact that cold air has a higher density than hot air, so the latter rises. Therefore, if you poorly insulate the roof, it will go into the atmosphere through it, and cold air will come in place of hot air.

This phenomenon is clearly visible during snow, because it does not accumulate on the roof. Therefore, the insulation of the basement of the foundation is as important an event as the thermal insulation of walls or roofs.

Basement on a residential building

Basement insulation methods

To date, many different insulators can be used to perform insulation work. Some of them have been known to us for a long time, and some are modern materials created thanks to advanced technologies (learn also how and how to close the basement of a pile-screw foundation).

Builders with extensive experience are advised to insulate the basement during its manufacture (filling). But even if you already have a finished house, then nothing bad will happen. It must be said that most houses have a concrete base, and this material has a high thermal conductivity.

That is, it heats up quickly and cools just as quickly, and if you make high-quality thermal insulation, you can minimize heat loss. One of the main tasks of these works is to separate the foundation from the damp earth, therefore waterproofing is performed as insulation work.

If the soil has a high percentage of moisture content, then it may be necessary to install a special pipe to drain excess fluid. It is laid on a special cushion of gravel and has a slope relative to the horizon of no more than five percent. Excess moisture accumulates up to a certain limit, and then, getting into the pipe, it will be removed into the sewer or drainage pit.

Types of heat insulators

Styrofoam. It has a porous cellular structure and has a white color, it is produced at factories in sheets of 100 * 100 mm or more, with a thickness of 2 cm or more. Production is carried out by foaming polymers, therefore it is 95% gas.

Styrofoam photo

It has good thermal insulation ability, but is afraid of direct sunlight and precipitation. When cutting, it begins to crumble, so it is recommended to use it entirely;

Styrofoam. It is a derivative of foam plastic, and is obtained by polymerization of styrene and pentane. Depending on the production process, there can be three types: autoclave, extradited and press. Usually it is produced with a standard thickness of five centimeters, but there are other options.

For construction work in the private sector, pressed with a high density is well suited, this is exactly what you need to buy if you decide to insulate any load-bearing structures in your house.

Styrofoam

When buying a polystyrene foam plate, you get additional convenience when working with it, since such plates are tightly joined and form an additional layer of overlap. Interpanel connections overlap during their installation, but compared to conventional foam, it has a lower thermal conductivity.

It is convenient to saw it, and unlike polystyrene, it does not crumble, but forms an even cut, besides, it is not afraid of a humid environment, therefore it can be used for external wall insulation;

Penoplex. It is derived from expanded polystyrene and has a greater porosity, and, consequently, a greater breathable structure. Due to this characteristic, it is widely used both for internal thermal insulation works and for external ones. Therefore, if you have not yet decided what is the best way to insulate the basement of the foundation, then you should pay special attention to this material.

Appearance of foam

Warming process

In the process of plinth insulation, work can be carried out using two technologies: glue or frameless and frame (in this way, the plinth of the pile screw foundation is insulated).

In the latter case, due to the fact that the pile foundation is a point support, there is a need to create a frame around the entire perimeter of the house. It is also commonly called a false base. This design can be thermally insulated with foam or polystyrene foam.

In the first case, the insulator will need to be placed in the frame itself, because it is afraid of precipitation, and in the second case, the insulation is glued with a special adhesive directly to the frame. Due to the fact that the price of expanded polystyrene is affordable for everyone, all construction companies and developers began to use it.

The process of gluing the heat insulator

Instructions for carrying out insulation work:

If the foundation is piled, then you must first create a frame, but if it is ordinary, for example, tape, then it is necessary to perform hydraulic insulation. Bituminous mastic is well suited as a waterproofing;
A small groove is made near the blind area, it serves to ensure that the sheets of thermal insulation go into it. If there are any leaks, they can be blown out with mounting foam;
Each sheet of material is glued to a special glue, and you need to start the work itself from the bottom of the corners;
At the next stage, the heat insulator plates are puttyed, and after the putty has dried, grouting;
At the final stage, the entire structure is painted.

Important. The process of creating an insulating layer for ordinary foundations, similar to a strip foundation, differs from the method for a pile foundation in that the frame is made for the latter. All other items are identical.

Bituminous composition applied to the surface of the wall

If you use the services of specialists, you will get a substantial amount, since they charge 400-550 rubles per square meter, and if you have a large house, then you can already estimate a considerable cost for everything.

It must be said that such works seem complicated only at first glance, but even a novice master can handle them with a detailed acquaintance, so if you want to save money, then carefully read the information provided again.

Conclusion

In this article, we looked at why you need to insulate the basement of the foundation and how to do it. In addition, materials that can be used for these works were considered, and it was also agreed which insulation for the basement of the foundation is better to take. We repeat once again, experts advise using universal materials, such as polystyrene foam or expanded polystyrene (see also the article “Waterproofing the basement of the foundation - we will protect your home”).

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Insulation of the basement from the inside should be used when it is impossible to perform external thermal insulation or as an addition to it. Insulation of the basement from the inside allows you to extend the life of the building. Proper insulation and insulation help to reduce heat loss, protect against dampness, and prevent cracking if the soil swells. Insulation will allow not to heat the basement and maintain a stable temperature regime inside it. The cost of materials for insulation is not high, so all work can be done without significant costs. Equipped basement can be used as free space.

If there are irregularities on the surface of the cellar walls, then it is recommended to eliminate them, because they will interfere with fixing the insulation material

For successful and long-term storage of products, the temperature in the cellar must be stable and optimal.

Basement Strengthening Tips:

The most effective way to strengthen is the external insulation of the basement. This technology of thermal insulation is mounted outside the building. This prevents basement walls from freezing during cold periods.
If you insulate the basement from the inside, condensation may form on the walls. Where the junction of the insulation and the wall passes.
Do not forget that waterproofing basement walls is necessary. Thermal insulation must be resistant to moisture.
An excellent option for wall insulation is foam. Styrofoam should be used at the initial stage of building construction.

Cellar insulation: preparatory work

Walls must be treated with waterproofing material (all kinds of mastics or liquid rubber can be used)

If all the work on the construction of the cellar is completed, then the basement can only be insulated from the inside.

Preparatory work:

Before laying the insulation on the surface, it is important to make sure that they are perfectly even.
When the surface of the walls and ceiling is even, it should be treated with a special antiseptic solution.
When the thermal insulation layer is laid, the level of humidity will increase in the cellar. To fix this, you need to take care of installing a high-quality ventilation system.

How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside

As soon as the waterproofing layer is completely dry, foam can be glued to the wall

The best option for insulation is considered to be insulation with extruded polystyrene foam. However, here many may disagree.

Step by step warming

Remove soil.
It is important to take a break so that the walls have time to dry.
Stick foam boards. For reliability, it is better to fix them with dowels.
Cover all surfaces with roofing felt to protect them from moisture.

Step-by-step actions: how to insulate the basement from the inside

A significant drawback of insulation as foam plastic is its instability to the attack of rodents - they love it very much and damage it quickly enough.

The most common floor and ceiling material is concrete. Concrete contributes to the penetration of cold into the room. But in summer it heats up. Concrete also cannot withstand moisture.

How to insulate the floor and ceiling:

Concrete slabs must be treated with a special waterproofing compound that penetrates deep into concrete, filling capillaries and concrete cracks.
After the concrete surface has completely dried, it is necessary to proceed with the fixing of concrete slabs.
Plates must be additionally fixed with dowels.

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How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside

How to insulate the ceiling in the cellar

Wall insulation

How to make an insulated cellar door

Do-it-yourself basement insulation materials

Styrofoam

Mineral wool and fiberglass

polyurethane foam

How is the ventilation of the cellar during insulation

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How to insulate the ceiling correctly

How to properly insulate walls in a basement or cellar

What insulation to choose for insulation

Cellar insulation: preparatory work

How to insulate the cellar from freezing from the inside

Step-by-step actions: how to insulate the basement from the inside

How to insulate a cellar in a garage (video)

Features of the microclimate of the cellar

Choosing the Right Material

Internal insulation technology

Preparatory stage

Ceiling

Floor

Walls

External insulation technology

Advantages of the method

Surface waterproofing

Installation of thermal insulation

Features of the microclimate of the cellar

Choosing the Right Material

Internal insulation technology

Preparatory stage

Ceiling

Floor

Walls

External insulation technology

Advantages of the method

Surface waterproofing

Installation of thermal insulation

Conclusion

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What exactly needs to be insulated in the cellar to prevent freezing

Ceiling insulation

How to insulate the floor

Sequence of work

How to insulate walls

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How to insulate a cellar: external thermal insulation, floor, wall, ceiling and door insulation

Features of insulation of various parts of the cellar

External thermal insulation

Floor insulation

Wall insulation

Ceiling insulation

door insulation

Conclusion

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Basement insulation methods

Types of heat insulators

Warming process

Conclusion

Cellar insulation: preparatory work

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Step-by-step actions: how to insulate the basement from the inside

How to insulate a cellar in a garage (video)

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