10 best heaters for a bath

Insulation rolled or in slabs, which is based on flax fibers, has appeared on the domestic market relatively recently. The ultra-high temperatures used in the production process and the best binding components make it possible to obtain the most durable, reliable and lightweight fiber. Unlike classic mineral wool, it is hygroscopic, 100% natural, has a maximum degree of thermal insulation, resistance to fire, bacteria, rodents and a long service life (more than 70 years on average).

The material is elastic to the touch, has a special S-shaped structure, so it can be used on ceilings, floors or walls with recesses or bumps. The capillary texture additionally regulates the humidity regime in the room, absorbing excess water - this allows the material to be used in the bath, in the kitchen, in the bathroom from the inside of the room.

Natural insulation made from cellulose contains boric acid, which reduces the risk of mold and mildew, as well as borax, which prevents rotting and makes the material fireproof. It is rarely used in mass construction, but more often in private development. If the laying technology is followed, it shows high heat-conducting properties, absorbs noise by more than 2 times, is characterized by high vapor permeability and porous structure.

It is produced not in the form of sheets or blocks, but in the form of chips, which can be used from inside houses, saunas, baths on the floor, walls or ceilings. An additional advantage of ecowool is the ability to repel insects and rodents, maintain the density and strength of the coating even after 60 years of operation, affordable price, due to the fact that it is a waste of the paper industry.

Cork building materials are considered one of the lightest and most environmentally friendly. As insulation, they are used as a heater, they sheathe the premises from the inside. Covering walls, floors or ceilings with cork allows you to remove noise and vibration, keep warm.Since it is resistant to moisture, it can be used not only in the house, but also in the sauna, bath.

Cork oak bark, which serves as a raw material for the production of insulation, does not include glue or synthetic additives. When exposed to fire, it does not burn, but slowly smolders, without releasing harmful substances into the air. In addition, it is resistant to rot and mold. Differs in durability - even after 50 years of operation it does not sag, does not crumble and retains its original shape and useful properties. And the installation is the best - it can be cut with an ordinary knife, easily make holes, drill, cut out any complex shapes and easily attach to mortars and mixtures.

The heat-insulating material is made of cement and wood fiber - environmentally friendly and safe raw materials for humans. Absolutely does not contain harmful impurities, therefore, even when heated, it does not emit dangerous vapors into the air. "Woolen" plates, which are almost 60% wood, due to the use of special coatings become completely non-combustible and practically do not rot in high humidity. This insulation can be used for baths, walls from inside the building, ceiling cladding, floor screed.

The material can be used not only for heat, but also for sound insulation. It is capable of absorbing about 20 decibels. In addition to better fire resistance, it is distinguished by its lightness, good adhesion to various types of topcoats, ease of processing, resistance to condensation and moisture.

Every year, the eco-friendly foam glass insulation material becomes more and more popular. Due to its strength and moisture resistance, the material is suitable for thermal insulation of the bath. Light blocks with a cellular structure tolerate high temperatures, are not afraid of acids or organic solvents. Experts attribute exceptional durability and harmlessness to the human body to the advantages of the material. Foam glass as a heater can be used to isolate the interior of the bath. Microorganisms do not develop in the insulation, rodents and insects do not settle.

Builders note the high strength of the material, ease of installation. In this case, it is necessary to lay the blocks on the crosses, similar to the installation of tiles. This is done to remove excess moisture from the room. An alternative would be to drill holes. The disadvantage of foam glass is still a high price.

Mineral wool is widely used in the construction industry. With the right approach, it can become a universal heater for a bath. Experts call the strengths of the material an acceptable price, biostability and fire safety. And in terms of ease of installation, the heat insulator is one of the best. Since mineral wool loses its useful properties when wet, it is important to use it together with vapor and waterproofing materials. Then it will be possible to effectively insulate the floor, walls and ceiling, both from the inside of the bath and from the outside. In addition to retaining heat, mineral wool is an excellent sound insulator.

Builders call mineral wool a classic of insulation. It can be used at different stages of the construction of the bath.It is only necessary to prevent contact with water, otherwise, over time, the material will begin to crumble. And in the steam room, this heater is better not to use.

For loose expanded clay heat insulator in the bath there is also a place of honor. This insulation is not afraid of moisture, microorganisms do not develop in it, rodents or insects do not visit it. The main areas of application in the bath are the floor and the attic. But if, under the roof, expanded clay simply crumbles between the beams, forming a continuous layer of insulation, then there may be some options when installing the floor. In one case, expanded clay is added to the concrete screed, the other way is to fill the space between the lags. The advantages of expanded clay can also include environmental friendliness, durability and reasonable price.

Builders call clay-based bulk material the best heat insulator for the floor and attic. However, when working with it, you should observe elementary accuracy. If the granules are damaged, the thermal conductivity of the material increases dramatically.

One of the most difficult stages in the construction of a bath is the insulation of the ceiling from the inside. The best option would be to use foil materials. Due to the thin aluminum coating, the thermal insulator reflects heat and light. Thus, it is possible to keep the heat in the steam room or sauna. In addition, the foil becomes a reliable barrier against the penetration of moisture into the insulation. The fire resistance of the heat insulator can be used when finishing the chimney.Due to the use of foil insulation, it is possible to reduce the total thickness of the ceiling and increase sound insulation.

Experts note the light weight of the heat insulator, its high efficiency, absolute environmental friendliness and hygiene. Users consider corrosion of the metal coating to be the main disadvantage, therefore it is additionally necessary to treat the foil with special protective compounds.

It is necessary to start warming a log bath at the time of the construction of the walls. To do this work is extremely simple if you purchase an interventional heat insulator. In a classic Russian bath, it becomes the main type of wall insulation. Builders prefer ribbon jute to traditional moss or flax. The thickness of the material ranges from 4 to 15 mm. Experts highlight such advantages of a heat insulator as high density and uniformity. After shrinkage of logs the seam becomes even more tight, preventing penetration of wind and moisture from the outside. The material is easy to install, it needs to be rolled out on the surface of a beam or log and fixed with staples using a stapler.

The jute interventional insulation shows the best properties if its structure is not broken. Accordingly, the minus of the material will be excessive stiffness of the fibers and instability to fracture.

Experts consider safety to be one of the main advantages of basalt insulation over other heat insulators.The material made on the basis of rocks does not burn, is not afraid of moisture, does not emit harmful chemical compounds at high temperatures. And given the good heat and sound insulation properties, simple installation and long service life (30 years), the material is optimally suited for wall insulation from the inside of the bath. Neither the temperature difference nor the strong fluctuations in humidity are capable of deforming or destroying the rock. Basalt has another significant plus; rodents and insects are absolutely not interested in this heater.

In addition to walls, experts use basalt insulation for floor and roof insulation. However, the high price does not always allow the use of an insulator as a universal material. The disadvantage of basalt can be a lot of weight.