At the moment there are three main types of insulation for the roof skylight. This mineral wool, foam plates, as well as natural insulation . All of them have their advantages and disadvantages, which can influence the choice of a particular material.
Mineral wool
Mineral wool is a long-known and one of the most popular types of insulation. Its various types have a sufficiently high thermal conductivity, but such a heater often loses its properties from the action of water, so it is better to use a polyethylene film on top of it. In addition, another disadvantage of mineral wools is the complexity of their installation. They are quite prickly, especially glass wool, and particles of fibers in the air can cause itching and allergic reactions. Therefore, work with mineral wool should be done in special clothing, gloves and a respirator. On the other hand, a huge advantage of such a heater can be considered its low cost. This becomes very important when you need to process a large area of the roof.
Styrofoam and foam plates
Modern insulating material, which is gaining increasing popularity due to the ease of installation and excellent characteristics. It perfectly preserves heat, does not spoil from the effects of water, and it can not reproduce mold and various fungi. It also provides the necessary sound insulation in the room. Enough slabs of this heater roof skirt even a small thickness to make the room livable and in severe frosts.
Natural heaters
Only recently appeared on the market, but already recognized as the best insulation for the roof roof materials from natural fibers. They are usually made of wood, hemp, flax. These heaters perfectly pass both steam and air, are environmentally friendly, safe and non-combustible. The only drawback of these heaters can be considered that they are quite expensive and their purchase can greatly increase the cost of repair or equipping the attic floor.
