Where does the heat?
Heat loss occurs through the following objects apartment:
- Windows;
- Doors;
- Balcony or loggia;
- Walls.
These objects and the need to insulate.
Thermal insulation of windows and balcony doors
According to expert estimates, 40% of all heat loss occurs through windows. This statement refers to the old wooden windows, installed in Soviet times. The best option is to replace the insulation of windows of old frames with modern plastic windows. If this is not possible, you need to advance (in the summer) to repair the old frame; replace the cracked glass new, whole; seal the gap around the perimeter of glass with silicone sealant; put on the edges of the frames, foam or rubber seals. Similarly, you need to deal with glazed doors balconies and loggias. A gazebo will make the temperature in your home much more comfortable.
Warming of the front door
Through the front door of the apartment gets cold air. To prevent this, you can install a second door - it will create a heat-vestibule. But setting the second door will not help preserve comfort, if not isolate component foam gap between the door frame and the wall. Along the perimeter of the door (or both doors) you need to put the seal of synthetic tubular profile.
Measures to improve the heating system
Heating in most old houses must be replaced. And radiators and pipes, which is hot water, it is desirable to replace them with new, more effective. If this is not possible, the old radiators should be washed, cleaned of layers of old paint, paint them with special paint for radiators. For radiators can be glued to the wall sheets of aluminum foil. Not too significant, but the effect of these measures will be.
Wall insulation
Time-consuming, but the most effective in terms of heat saving procedure - wall insulation inside the apartment. For this purpose, the following materials:
- Wool;
- Foam;
- Cork.
The greatest ease of installation and low cost of different foam. Less of this material - its flammability, and hence in the fire. Glass wool does not burn and has good insulating properties, but to mount it on the wall hard, it is better to invite a team of specialists. Cork wall panels - a perfect, non-flammable thermal insulator, but very expensive.
The choice of material depends on the financial capacity of the landlord.
Simple tips on warming apartments
• To reduce the loss of heat through the glass, closed at night blackout curtains.
• Do not obstruct the necessary furniture radiators.
• Airing the apartment should be quick and intense: a short time widely open windows, then close them. With this winding lose less heat than constantly ajar pane.