Thermal insulation of your apartment is essential for ensuring increased comfort throughout the year while reducing energy costs. Properly installed insulation keeps warmth inside during winter and maintains coolness during summer. Here's a practical guide to improving thermal insulation in apartments, recommended materials, costs, and long-term benefits.
Why is thermal insulation important?
hanced comfort: Maintaining a constant temperature in your apartment increases the family's comfort level.
Moisture protection: Correct insulation prevents condensation and mold growth.
Reduced ecological impact: Reduced energy consumption helps decrease the carbon footprint of your home.
2. Key zone for thermal insulation a) Exterior walls Walls are one of the main sources of heat loss.
Recommended materials: Expanded polystyrene or extruded polystyrene, basalt mineral wool.
Costs: Insulating an exterior wall can cost between 50-100 RON/sq m, depending on the materials used.
Benefits: Reduction of heat loss by up to 30%.
Old or poorly sealed windows and doors allow cold air to infiltrate.
Solutions: Installing windows with double or triple glazed glass panes and frames made of PVC or aluminum with thermal break.
Costs: Window replacement can range between 400-800 RON/sq m.
Benefits: Improved thermal and acoustic insulation.
c) Flooring An uninsulated floor can significantly contribute to heat loss.
Recommended materials: Polystyrene boards, mineral wool or polyurethane foam.
