8 best heaters for a wooden house

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Since ancient times, people have valued wooden houses for the warmth and comfort that remains inside at different times of the year. Of course, wood, like any other material, has a certain thermal conductivity, which is why it is necessary to insulate the entire structure or individual rooms. In order not to spoil the microclimate in a wooden house, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of a heat insulator. Today, a rich assortment of both natural and synthetic materials is presented on the domestic market. They differ not only in price, but also in technical parameters. The recommendations of our experts will help novice builders avoid annoying mistakes when buying insulation.

Recommendations for choosing insulation for a wooden house

Environmental friendliness. Since the construction of a wooden house implies the desire of future residents to live in a comfortable and harmless microclimate, then at the first stage you should limit your choice in terms of environmental friendliness.

1. Heaters made from natural raw materials are considered the safest. These can be mineral (stone, slag, glass) or organic (flax, jute, cellulose) materials. But it is important to pay attention to the manufacturing technology. If phenolic or formaldehyde resins are used as a binding component, then harmful compounds will get inside the wooden house.
2. With synthetic insulation, the situation is even more complicated. Most technological chains contain compounds that are harmful to human health. However, the output can be a completely safe and environmentally friendly product. Here you have to fully rely on expert opinions.

Durability. As the history of Russian wooden architecture shows, the service life of houses made of logs or beams reaches 300 years. Therefore, during construction, it is important to choose a durable insulation. With proper use of the heat insulators selected for our review, they will last at least 100 years.

Water vapor permeability. In order for a wooden house to breathe during operation, it is necessary to choose heat insulators with high vapor permeability. Only in this case it will be possible to maintain normal humidity in the premises and prevent the appearance of mold and mildew. Otherwise, you will have to build an expensive ventilation system.

Appointment. The house should be insulated from all sides; not every heat insulator is suitable at all stages of construction.

1. To protect the floor from the cold, it is recommended to use moisture resistant materials. Basalt wool or penoplex can cope with this task.
2. Jute tape or rope will help create an insulating layer between the crowns of the house.
3. The widest range of heat insulators can be used to protect walls from cold. Moreover, some should be mounted outside, while others – from the inside. For internal insulation, it is necessary to choose the most environmentally friendly products, and external decoration is best done using non-combustible, frost-resistant and moisture-proof materials.
4. Insulation materials with high moisture resistance that do not attract insects and rodents will be used in the roofing cake and in the attic. If it is not planned to make living rooms in the attic, then both natural and synthetic heat insulators will do.

We have selected 8 of the best heaters for a wooden house in our review. You can buy them in hardware stores in our country. When allocating seats, the editorial staff of the magazine relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the reviews of Russian builders and homeowners.

Rating of the best heaters for a wooden house

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Rating of the best heaters for a wooden house	1	Basalt wool	5.0
	2	Glass wool	4.9
	3	Ecowool	4.8
	4	Slag wool	4.7
	5	Jute	4.6
	6	ISOLON	4.5
	7	PENOFOL	4.4
	8	PENOPLEX	4.3

Basalt wool

Rating: 5.0

Basalt wool has become the most popular insulation for wooden houses today. It is made from a natural, environmentally friendly material that melts at high temperatures and stretches into the finest fibers. Blocks and mats are subsequently formed from stone threads. The heat insulator is characterized by non-combustibility, versatility, good vapor permeability and moisture resistance. First of all, experts point out the low thermal conductivity of basalt wool. Based on the insulation, many modifications have been created with an additional foil or fiberglass coating. The material deserves the highest step of the pedestal.

Homeowners note the ease of cutting and installation, sufficient strength and density, resistance to biodegradation.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• low thermal conductivity;
• resistance to moisture and biodegradation;
• breathability.

disadvantages

• not found.

Glass wool

Rating: 4.9

Until recently, glass wool was the undisputed leader among the few heaters for a wooden house. But today it is gradually losing ground. Experts attribute this fact to the fragility of fiberglass. During work, the smallest sharp pieces of glass are formed, which get on the skin and into the respiratory organs of the builders. Glass wool has a number of advantages. It keeps warm well, withstands the test of moisture and microorganisms. The advantages include vapor permeability and elasticity. Currently, manufacturers have developed modifications with foil films.

Many builders know that it is necessary to work with glass wool using PPE. Homeowners should also remember this when it becomes necessary to contact the insulation.

Advantages

• low price;
• strength and elasticity;
• resistance to moisture and biodegradation;
• efficient heat preservation.

disadvantages

• danger to human health.

Ecowool

Rating: 4.8

The choice of a wooden house is largely due to the desire of a person to live in an environmentally friendly structure. Therefore, the insulation must meet this requirement. Ecowool is a waste of pulp and paper production. The heat insulator is 80% wood products. Experts recommend using ecowool to create the most comfortable microclimate. The insulation is breathable, it does not cause allergies in people, mold or mildew does not form in it. The material is produced both in friable form (in bags) and in pressed (plates). The disadvantage of the material, experts call flammability.

Users appreciate the environmental friendliness of the insulation. But with installation, difficulties often arise, so it is better to entrust the work to professionals.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• ease;
• vapor permeability;
• resistance to biological damage.

disadvantages

• flammability;
• hygroscopicity.

Slag wool

Rating: 4.7

Since the days of the Soviet Union, the slag formed at metallurgical enterprises has been used in the construction of houses as insulation. Today this heat insulator has acquired a modern appearance; it is supplied to the retail network in the form of familiar mats and plates. There are modifications with a one-sided foil surface. Experts believe that the advantages of slag wool are flexibility, low thermal conductivity, and sound insulation. The smell of slag scares away insects and rodents, which is important for a wooden house. And another advantage of the material is its low price.

Russian builders have well studied the strengths and weaknesses of slag. They call hygroscopicity a minus; after getting wet, an acidic environment is formed in the insulation, which corrodes the hands.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• flexibility;
• noise insulation properties;
• scares away rodents and insects.

disadvantages

• hygroscopicity;
• jab.

Jute

Rating: 4.6

When building a house from a bar, an obligatory operation will be the insulation of the joints between the joints. Since the tree deforms over time, shrinks, gaps between logs or beams may appear. Jute helps to solve the problem, it replaced the traditional moss and flax fiber. The most convenient option, according to experts, is to purchase a jute tape. It rolls out over the surface of the timber and targets the tree with metal staples. The advantages of jute include environmental friendliness, resistance to moisture, adhesive ability, high heat-saving properties.

The builders faced such a negative moment when warming with jute as stiffness. Therefore, the width of the tape should be less than the timber, and it is better to caulk the cracks with a cord.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• adhesive ability;
• low thermal conductivity;
• ease of installation.

disadvantages

• high price;
• rigidity.

ISOLON

Rating: 4.5

At all stages of the construction of a wooden house, modern insulation Izolon can be used. It is made by foaming polyethylene with propane, the output is a heat insulator in the form of plates, rolls or tapes. Manufacturers offer different modifications, there is Izolon with a foil surface, some heaters have a self-adhesive layer. Experts have highlighted several advantages of synthetic material. Along with low thermal conductivity and lightness, high resistance to moisture is considered an important advantage. Builders like the ease of installation of Izolon. The heat insulator gets a place in the TOP-6 for its versatility.

Users appreciate the environmental friendliness of insulation, heat resistance, durability. Of the minuses, the high price is mentioned.

Advantages

• excellent thermal insulation properties;
• soundproofing ability;
• zero water absorption;
• ease of installation.

disadvantages

• high price.

PENOFOL

Rating: 4.4

When you need to make a thin layer of thermal insulation in a wooden house, you should pay attention to Penofol. Despite its small thickness, the insulation effectively retains heat in the house. The material is available in several versions. There is one-sided and double-sided foil coating, and manufacturers also offer a reflective aluminum layer on one side, and a self-adhesive surface on the other. Since Penofol is not afraid of moisture or frost, it can be fixed both on internal and external bases. Experts have no complaints about the heat insulator regarding environmental friendliness, ease of installation and durability.

However, the builders argue that it is not always possible to use only Penofol. More often you have to combine it with another insulation.

Advantages

• lightness and elasticity;
• high reflectivity;
• variety of models;
• durability.

disadvantages

• narrow scope.

PENOPLEX

Rating: 4.4

Penoplex is a very effective heat insulator for wooden buildings. He became popular with the inhabitants of the Far North and Siberia. It is made of expanded polystyrene using innovative technology. The result is a strong protection against cold, which can be applied to such types of finishing materials as plaster, putty or paint. Experts have highlighted such advantages of Penoplex as lightness, ease of use, durability. Insects and rodents do not start in the synthetic layer, mold and fungus do not form. Only poor vapor permeability did not allow the insulation to take a higher place in our review.

To solve the problem with high humidity in the house, you have to arrange a ventilation system. In addition, the material has a high price and burns well.

Advantages

• low thermal conductivity;
• strength;
• finishing materials can be applied;
• ease.

disadvantages

• high price;
• vapor permeability.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.