How to choose linen boards for insulation

Thermal insulation materials in a harsh climate will not lose their popularity, most likely never, but now environmentally friendly and maximally natural heaters come to the fore. One of these is flax, which is available in the form of mats, rolls and plates. It is a reliable heat insulator with a lot of useful properties and versatility. What are its main qualities and how to choose a heater of this kind?

It should be noted immediately that flax used for insulation for a very long time, because it was used as an interventional sealant in wooden houses. That tow, which was caulked at home, was a waste of the processing of flax. Today, the production technology of flax insulation is much more modern, and the market offers us it not only in the form of plates with different thicknesses and sizes, but also in the form of rolls and mats.

Benefits of Linen Slabs

A natural insulation such as flax has a lot of advantages that make us move away from traditional solutions. mineral wool insulation or polystyrene foam, and pay attention to linen boards. So, its main advantages:

• environmental friendliness and naturalness - The obvious and most important plus, because the composition includes natural materials that can not in any way affect human health;
• durability. Linen slabs will serve faithfully for at least 70 years, and this is a decent period during which you can not worry about the microclimate in the room. All this is due to its high resistance to decay, ultraviolet radiation and temperature differences;
• linen boards not only have an excellent thermal conductivity, but they are also able to reliably protect from noiseby swallowing it. So, in comparison with mineral wool, flax is 30% more effective;
• an important advantage of the material is its ability maintain optimal indoor humidity. So, it can absorb excess moisture and at the same time give it away. Thus, condensate does not accumulate in the insulation layer, which means that additional vapor barrier will not be needed;
• even when wet, linen boards retain all their heat-insulating boards;
• with linen slabs easy to work, since they are cut quite simply, without crumbling at the same time. You can use both a hacksaw and a circular or band saw. Moreover, it can even be cut through packaging so that the process is even simpler and “clean”;
• natural antiseptic properties Flax protect against the appearance and development of bacteria and fungus. Also rodents will not live in linen slabs;
• the ability withstand high temperatures, which indicates its fire resistance;
• flax also has the ability to neutralize the influence of geopathic zones and electromagnetic radiation, it does not conduct current and is not electrostaticso that it is able to create the most favorable atmosphere in the house.

All these advantages allow the use of linen slabs for insulation of residential, industrial and public buildings. It can be used with equal success with both external insulation and internal. Linen boards will become reliable thermal insulation wall material, partitions, floors, floors, etc.All this allows you to add another property to the list of benefits - multifunctionality and versatility.

What to look for when choosing?

Linen boards are a relatively new type of thermal insulation material. on the market, therefore, uniform requirements for its quality are still in the process of formation. How to navigate the modern market of flax insulation?

An indicator of product quality will be certificates of conformity all sanitary and epidemiological requirements, which will act as evidence that we have really environmentally friendly and natural material. The disagreement of the seller or manufacturer to show the necessary documentation or avoiding the answer should make one doubt the quality and durability of the material.

The color of linen boards can be gray with a touch of green or brown. Before going shopping, it is advisable to look at the photo of this insulation, because unscrupulous manufacturers may not sell the highest quality product that will show itself in color, and the fact that the material is not yet very popular on the market plays into their hands. In addition, it is important to pay attention to material structure: It should not crumble and be too soft.

Flax is a non-flammable material, and subject to the manufacturing technology of the slab, the temperature is normally tolerated at 160 degrees. To be completely confident in the quality of the material, you can conduct a similar experiment.

Also pay attention to storage features of linen boards. The packaging should be intact, and the properties of the material to withstand the influence of ultraviolet and humidity do not mean that it is better to store it in the open air - it is optimal if the plates are under a canopy, and constant changes in humidity and temperature do not affect them.

Another important indicator is consumer reviews. It is from them that one can judge which manufacturers of linen boards are in the highest demand and have optimal performance. Given this, it is better to purchase insulation from a well-known and reputable manufacturer: let it cost a little more, but you will get the confidence that all the declared properties of flax will definitely work for you. In this context, it will not be out of place to know which key companies appear on the modern market of linen boards.

Flax Board Manufacturers

HORS Corporation CJSC

Leader in the production of linen boards in Russia. The company has existed since 1993, and during this period it has become a real giant, becoming a breakthrough and the best innovator of the year. On its own, she grows flax on her land, cultivates it and produces products. The company uses the most modern technology, and also boasts the highest quality. Among other products made from flax, flax slabs are also produced, which became known under the Ecoteplin brand. Production was launched in 2011 using German equipment and technologies that have no analogues in Russia. Here, natural flax raw materials are used, which is combined into a single plate with fire-fighting and bioprotective components. The company calls itself the only domestic manufacturer that does not use synthetic additives in the manufacture, thereby offering the buyer a truly environmentally friendly material. Control at all stages of production, from growing flax to the sale of plates, allows customers to offer only the highest quality and affordable products. Moreover, Ecoteplin linen boards also have enhanced soundproofing properties, which allows you to create an optimal microclimate at home.

But if Ecoteplin is a universal insulation, then the assortment of the company has products that differ in a more specific area of ​​use.Thus, RosEcoMat Wall plates are optimally suited for thermal insulation of vertical surfaces, and RoEcoMat Roof - for thermal insulation of the roof. The company also offers customers "RosEcoMat Paul" and insulation "Izolna." All materials have consistently high quality.

LLC "Artemis"

A relatively new company that produces flax insulation boards Val Flax. A distinctive quality of the company is the observance of all necessary technologies and the availability of all relevant certificates, including fire certificate, certificate of compliance and expert opinion. All this gives confidence that this linen insulation will become reliable protection for the optimal microclimate of any room. The composition of flax boards includes 85% of flax, the remaining 15% is a heat-fixing semi-synthetic material, which is usually used in the manufacture of pillows and blankets and does not pose any health threat. To give the plates maximum refractory properties, the Tezagran compound is used, which in many respects surpasses the similar compositions used in the production of linen boards, but which has a high class of environmental safety.

Isolina

Finnish company whose products are of the highest quality. The production facilities also include a research center, which is constantly working to improve product quality. The most modern technologies are used, and the requirements for the quality of finished products here are some of the most stringent in the world. The company has a representative office in Russia, so it will be problematic for a domestic user to find linen boards from this manufacturer. In addition, the company's products are simply indispensable in the construction of houses made of timber and logs. In addition, the range also includes interventional flax insulation, which also meets all European quality standards. All materials of the company meet the environmental safety requirements, and their service life is as long as possible.

"Neosphere"

The Ukrainian company that sells heat-insulating linen boards under the well-known ZhivaIzol brand. Products are widely represented in the Russian market and are in stable demand. The company takes care of the quality of the manufactured plates. So, flax is grown in its own fields, which makes it possible to control all parameters of raw materials for future products. It conducts its own research and explores new ways to make linen boards, so that their performance is the best. As a result, the company's products can really boast of excellent characteristics, which explains the constantly increasing attention to it.