Isoplat plates for external cladding at home - material properties and installation technology

Choose environmentally friendly heat insulating material, which can be used for exterior finishing country house? Such material exists, it is environmentally friendly, easy to install, and in addition, it is characterized by excellent heat and sound insulating properties. It's about about Izoplat slabs, which are becoming more and more popular every year in Russia and the CIS countries.

Basic information about the material

ISOPLAAT (IZOPLAT) is a wide range of insulating materials designed for thermal insulation and wind protection of the house. The brand's product range includes materials for insulating floors, walls and roofs.

Performance characteristics of ISOPLAAT products (IZOPLAT)
	Environmental friendliness. In the manufacture of insulating material, adhesives and impregnations containing phenol are not used. The insulation contains no components with carcinogenic effects.
	Insulation against heat loss from the inside. In terms of thermal conductivity, the insulating material is comparable to the popular one today. mineral wool. Therefore, external wall cladding will make the house more economical and energy efficient.
	Insulation from outside heat. External wall cladding will make the house look like a thermos. As a result, in the hot summer the house will be cool and there will be no need for air conditioning. Optimal temperature it remains in the house for 15 hours, provided that both the walls and the roofing pie are insulated.
	Soundproofing properties. Due to the structure with many microcavities, fiber boards are characterized by high sound insulation ability, which increases in proportion to the thickness of the material.
	Air permeability and hygroscopicity. The slabs used as cladding allow air to pass through without compromising their thermal insulation properties. This quality significantly reduces the likelihood of mold growing inside the building. Moreover, Izoplat, passing air from the outside, absorbs moisture from it, and then releases this moisture to the outside. Therefore, houses with such breathable walls will be dry.
	Bactericidal properties. During the production of boards, starch and sugar are naturally removed from the thickness of wood. As a result, the finished insulating material, due to the lack of a nutrient medium, loses its attractiveness to microorganisms. Antiseptic impregnations in the manufacture of this environmentally friendly pure material not used!
	Easy to install. Despite high efficiency insulation system, installation of slabs is simpler than insulation of construction sites with mineral wool. As a result, you can do the installation yourself and save on the services of professional installers.

It is important to remember that ISOPLAAT material is manufactured only by the trade and production association SKANO GROUP (Estonia).

There are no enterprises engaged in the production of these materials either in Russia or in other countries except Estonia. Therefore, if you are offered to buy Izoplat slabs that are not made in Estonia, know that they are fake.

Are there any analogues? Products of the Izoplat brand are not unique and slabs with similar characteristics. These materials are sold under the brands BELTERMO (Belarus) and STEICO (Poland).

Materials for external cladding

For outer skin At home, Isoplat board material is used, made from coniferous wood shavings mixed with a type of tree resin - lignin.

The structure of lignin is similar to the structure of reinforced concrete, only here the function of reinforcement is performed by cellulose fibers. As a result, a board of wood origin, with a low density, is highly durable in comparison with other types of insulating building materials.

Illustrations	What can be used for external wall insulation?
	Windproof plate. This insulation is used to protect external walls from strong cold winds. The material is installed with equal success on top of solid walls and laid inside frame structures. The plate is characterized by high bending strength, and therefore serves as a rigidity enhancer for the isolated structure. Thickness 12 mm, 25 mm. Width 800 mm, 1200 mm. Length 2700 mm, 2400 mm.
	Heat-insulating (sound-insulating) plates. This insulation is used to reduce the thermal conductivity of external walls. In addition to low thermal conductivity, the slab has high sound-absorbing and dissipative properties. Along with cladding external walls, the material is used to fill interior partitions. Thickness 12 mm, 25 mm. Width 1200 mm. Length 2700 mm.
	UNIVERSAL. These finishing modules have a milled tongue-and-groove lock around the perimeter. UNIVERSAL modules are universal solution For interior decoration and external sound, heat and wind insulation. Due to the locking connection, the use of modules is characterized by the complete absence of cold bridges! Thickness 25 mm, 50 mm. Width 600 mm, 1200 mm. Length 1800 mm.
	ISOMODUL. This is another category universal material suitable for cladding walls and for laying in the base of the floor and in roof structures. But unlike UNIVERSAL, there is no perimeter lock. Thickness 50 mm. Width 625 mm. Length 1200 mm.

Installation of Isoplat in frame construction

How to insulate walls under a ventilated façade? Let's look at cladding technology using an example frame house. In this case, a 25 mm thick wind barrier board is marked and cut in such a way as to cover the distance between two adjacent posts.

The slabs are fastened with galvanized nails or anodized screws, both of which are driven or screwed directly into the frame posts.

If windproof modules with a locking connection along the perimeter are used, then the cold bridges are blocked by the insertion of the tenon into the groove. If slabs without a tongue-and-groove connection are used, additional seam sealing will be required.

This can be done using polyurethane foam, which is blown into the seam, where it expands and polymerizes. Sealing with polyurethane foam will not only eliminate the appearance of cold bridges, but will also increase the rigidity of the wall sheathing.

After the outer part of the walls is lined, sheathing is done to install the ventilated façade. The choice of lathing method is determined by the type finishing material, which will be installed during finishing. For example, the photo shows a vertical sheathing for installing horizontal siding.

Since the facade will be ventilated, the sheathing must be assembled in such a way that a sufficient gap is formed between the finishing layer and the windproof material. To do this, when assembling the sheathing, it is enough to use a 40x40 mm block, installed in increments of 50 cm.

The wooden blocks are fastened with self-tapping screws directly to the Isoplat, the density of which will be sufficient to hold the sheathing with the facade cladding.

Insulation of external walls under plaster

Is it possible to insulate external walls with Isoplat before subsequent plastering? Yes, there is such a possibility, but under one condition - you need to use slabs with a thickness of 25 mm or more.

Insulating wood board absorbs moisture like a sponge, but unlike ordinary particle boards which swell, the material subsequently releases moisture to the outside. Now let’s imagine plaster laid on top of Isoplat. The slab is immediately moistened, but as the plaster sets, the insulation will release moisture, so the finishing layer will not crack.

Insulation of external walls frameless method is preceded by preparing the mounting surface. The wall is leveled and the relief is completely removed from it. Then the slabs are attached to the wall at intervals with dowels and nails 75 mm long.

At the same stage, a plaster mesh. Plastering is carried out on a grid in two layers: the first rough layer, the second finishing.

Let's sum it up

Isoplat is modern material, using which you can make your home warmer and more comfortable. If you still have questions about the technology of working with Izoplat insulation boards, ask them in the comments to the article.

Construction material ISOPLAAT are high quality panels made using unique technology. ISOPLAAT consists of ground tree fibers coniferous species, the binder is not chemical additives, but natural resins. In this regard, the material is considered environmentally friendly.

Application area

Sheathing has found wide application in the field of house construction. The most common uses of ISOPLAAT are:

Construction . Various construction companies windproof panels are used. They can be installed both outside the frame and inside the structure, providing even greater heat and sound insulation. It is worth noting that when installed on a frame, the sheet may bend, especially when high level air humidity.
Repair and improvement of wooden and stone houses. You can renew an old stone one using windproof cladding, which removes a layer of the old decorative finishing, ISOPLAAT is laid, and on top of it - external finishing such as siding or lining. In this situation, sound and heat insulation improves.
Thermal insulation of the roof. Roofing slabs have the same properties as windproof ones, but they are cut into smaller pieces and their edges are milled (tongue and groove), which makes it possible to install the sheathing on a frame or roofing system. When using cladding, soundproofing and thermal insulation are also improved.
As a substrate. Panels can serve as a basis for wooden parquet, parquet board or laminated parquet. The underlays have proven themselves to be excellent when laying new floors or repairing old ones. The sheet must be laid on dry surfaces such as wooden frame or concrete screed. This material is not subject to deformation and smoothes out uneven floors. The floor becomes significantly warmer, which only improves the comfort of the home.
In apartments and offices. Can be used in interior decoration apartment buildings and offices. Thanks to this, significant insulation of the premises is achieved, and sound transmission is also reduced.
As a decorative finish. Based on ISOPLAAT material, they are created with decorative finishing. This solution simplifies interior decoration. Boards for decorative wall decoration are covered with high-quality wallpaper or linen fabric.

Functions

Fiberboards are widely used in house construction due to the fact that they have the following functions:

Wind protection. ISOPLAAT sheathing is a breathable material, on the one hand it allows moisture to pass out, and on the other hand it impedes the movement of direct air flow.
Moisture protection. During production, wood fiber is treated with paraffin, a substance that does not allow moisture to pass through, thereby ensuring moisture resistance.
Soundproofing. The noise level is reduced and there is no echo in the rooms due to the porous structure of the sheet.
Insulation. ISOPLAAT is a material similar in structure to a sponge; for this reason, heat accumulates in the room, and building construction don't have time to cool down.
Structural rigidity. The ability to deform the frame structure is reduced. It is worth noting the direct dependence of rigidity on sheet thickness. Thus, builders recommend using windproof boards with a thickness of 1.2 cm when building one-story structures, and 2.5 cm for two-story ones.

Manufacturing technology

The production of ISOPLAAT material consists of several stages:

Selected softwood raw materials are crushed to produce wood chips.
The chips are treated with water steam and completely saturated with moisture under a pressure of 0.8 - 1.0 MPa.
There are types of products that go through another stage of additional grinding.
Wood fiber is diluted with water up to 98% and, using special equipment, a fiber carpet is formed.
The compressed slab is cut into separate pieces of the required size.
The sheets are dehydrated in the dryer at temperatures up to 160°C.
After drying, the panels can be cut to the size required by the consumer, they are assembled and packaged.

Characteristics

There are four main types of panels:

windproof;
heat insulating;
roofing;
floor

It should be noted that the technical characteristics of the panels are different, so it is better to present them in the form of corresponding tables.

Windproof panel Izoplat:

Main characteristics	Units
Thickness	mm	12	25
Width		1200	1200
Length		2700	2700-3000
Surface area	m²	3,24	3,24
Number of slabs per pallet	PC	95	45
Thermal conductivity	W/(m K)	≤0,049	≤0,049
Flexural strength	N/mm²	≥1,2	≥0,8
Extension	%	7	7
	dB	20	22

Thermal insulating panel Izoplat:

Main characteristics	Units
Thickness	mm	12	25
Width		1200	1200
Length		2700	2700-3000
Surface area	m²	3,24	3,24
Number of slabs per pallet	PC	95	45
Thermal conductivity	W/(m K)	≤0,049	≤0,049
Flexural strength	N/mm²	≥1,0	≥0,8
Airborne noise insulation index	dB	23	26

Roofing panel Izoplat:

Floor panel Izoplat:

Main characteristics	Units
Substrate thickness	mm	5	7
Substrate width		590	590
Substrate length		850	850
Surface area	m²	0.5	0.5
Number of slabs per pallet	PC.	18	14
Thermal conductivity	W/(m K)	≤0,049	≤0,049
Flexural strength	N/mm²	≥2.5	≥2.5
Extension	%	10	10
Airborne noise insulation index	dB	22	22

Advantages and disadvantages

The choice in favor of ISOPLAAT building material is due to the following advantages:

The material is environmentally friendly, of natural origin.
High level of heat and sound insulation with a relatively small thickness.
Wood fiber is “breathable”, that is, it allows steam to escape.
Allows you to increase the rigidity of the structure.
Can remain without finishing from 1 month to a year.
Provides good protection from wind and penetration of cold air, as it breaks “cold bridges”.
Easy to handle and install.
Material from a famous European construction brand.
They are used for both external and internal decoration.

With the increase in the use of Izoplat, the following shortcomings were identified:

When exposed to high atmospheric humidity, the material loses strength, so the panels should not be left outdoors.
It is better to entrust decorative finishing indoors to professionals.
High cost of material.

Price

The cost of panels varies by region. So, in Moscow and St. Petersburg the price for 1 stove ranges from 600 to 1800 rubles. And in Yekaterinburg, the cost of Izoplat increases to 2000 rubles. It should be said that the price is largely determined by the type of stove.

When purchasing building materials, you should pay attention to the parameter by which the price of the product is calculated. Some stores display unit prices, and sometimes the price is relative to square meter material. The average cost in the CIS regions is 10 – 30 USD. per unit of product.

Installation

The following tools and accessories are required for installation:

construction knife with replaceable blades;
roulette;
square;
galvanized hammer and nails with a wide head, if installation is carried out with nails;
construction stapler and staples, if the choice remains with this type of installation;
construction adhesive for installation on a stone base.

Installation of heat-insulating sheathing

For heat-insulating panels, you should adhere to the following rules: must be placed construction material into the room where the installation will take place for 2-3 days to equalize the humidity level of the room and the panel. Bars are installed between the sheets for better air circulation.
Fasteners to wooden base: a distance of 10-20 mm is made from the edge, staples or nails are driven in at intervals of 150 mm along the edge of the panel and at intervals of 300 mm in the middle.
Fastening to a stone base: the base should be dust-free and smooth. Glue is applied to the back surface of the sheet in a strip with an indentation of 30 mm from the edge, in the middle the glue is applied dropwise at intervals of 200 mm. Sometimes it becomes necessary to support the panels for better contact with the base;
Nail heads or staples, as well as joints between sheets, are puttied. Before applying paint or wallpapering, it is necessary to prime the surface.

Installation of windproof sheathing

The wind barrier panel is installed parallel to the frame beams. In this case, it is necessary that the distance between adjacent beams be about 600 mm, the gap between the sheets should be about 2-3 mm
If the junction of the panels does not fall on the frame beam, you need to fasten a bar under the joint, to which the edges of the sheets will be attached;
Staples or nails are driven in at a distance of 10 mm from the edge, with an interval of 100 mm along the edge of the panel and with an interval of 200 mm in the middle;
A gap is left between the outer skin and the Isoplat, to ensure steam exchange with the external environment.

Installation of roof sheathing

For installation roofing panels the roof slope should be at least 20°, and the distance between the rafters should be 600-700 mm;
Installation begins from the bottom row of the roof, the sheets are laid across the rafters;
The last leaf in the row is cut off and serves as the beginning of a new row. This method allows you to eliminate the combination of tongues and grooves of adjacent rows.
Roof passages and ridges are protected with sealing tape to reduce moisture permeability;

Installation of floor underlay

Before installation, Isoplat should be placed in the same room for at least 1 day to equalize the humidity level of the slab and the room;
It is necessary to leave a gap of 5-10 mm between the substrate and the walls for swelling;
The panels are attached at an angle of 45° with respect to the floor covering joints;
The gap between the sheets should be 1-2 mm;
Panels can be attached to the base using glue, nails or staples for better stability;
Can be laid on a substrate upper layer floor coverings.

Recently it has become increasingly popular new material called isoplat. In essence, it is a simple windproof slab that is attached to the base of the building. It has a number of advantages. The most prominent ones include thermal insulation and sound insulation. That is, excess noise will not penetrate into the room and precious heat will not escape. In this article we will talk about the features of the material, its advantages and installation methods.

Application

Currently, isoplats are used to insulate all kinds of structures (ceilings, walls, etc.) and give them an interesting appearance. As a rule, they are made for the harsh northern climate. After all, it is here that a huge amount of winds and a humid climate are concentrated. As for the European part of the planet, slabs have been used here for quite a long time.

They are made from high-quality wood with the addition of all kinds of paraffins. This combination allows you to get very quality material, serving for several years. After impregnation with paraffin, all structures are placed in drying chamber. This is where the process of removing excess moisture occurs. It is worth noting that the isoplat contains no chemical additives. Due to this, many experts classify the slabs as environmentally friendly and natural.

Modern plates are used in the following areas:

Frame house construction. Here they serve as internal and external cladding.
Using them you can insulate houses made of stone, wood and aerated concrete.
Based on Isoplaat they design roofing materials. It follows that the latter are used for the base layer of tiles and tin roofs.
Underfloor slabs are used both for repairing old floors and for laying new ones. They can be installed as a substrate under laminate or parquet. It is worth noting that the thickness should not exceed 5 millimeters. New technology refers to good heat and sound insulation. Allows you to obtain a very high-quality and even floor.
They are also used to give an interesting appearance and protect the floor and ceiling.

Purpose

Also, do not forget about the purpose of such material:

To protect the house from wind blowing.
Removing excess moisture from the wall structure.
Increasing the total thickness of the thermal insulation layer.
Overlapping the cold bridge that runs along the frame posts.
Creating a sound-absorbing screen on all surfaces. Due to this, you will live in peace and quiet.
Protecting the walls of the house from all kinds of temperature changes and external irritants.
Load-bearing and enclosing element for insulation.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern stoves have many advantages and several disadvantages. We will talk about each of them further.

Advantages:

Environmentally friendly. That is, they can be installed in almost any room, regardless of area and humidity. Besides, it doesn’t matter who will live here. The fact is that the new material does not cause all kinds of allergic reactions and other negative consequences.
Izoplat is very well protected from harmful weather conditions, including high humidity.
This material is not subject to rolling and exposure to wind. That is, after the installation is completed, you will not have to check its condition every day, which is very good. Isoplat can break the cold bridge in the frame base of the house.
The slabs can breathe, which extends their service life. It is worth noting that they also prevent the direct movement of air masses.
Capable of maintaining soft heat insulating material. One of these is ecowool.
Issues excess moisture out.
With a relatively small thickness, the thermal insulation of the room increases significantly.
The material can provide additional rigidity and strength to the structure.
Very easy to install, no additional experience required.
The material is very easy to cut with a simple knife.
They can protect from wind and moisture, and also last more than one year.

Flaws:

It is necessary to do the sheathing quickly.
High price.
Not available in every store.
If you do something wrong, you will have to redo everything.
The material is afraid of moisture.

Installation and installation

Now we come to the most interesting and difficult part. The fact is that without special experience it is quite difficult to establish the foundation. Before starting work, the slabs must be left in the room so that the humidity levels out a little. If you don't do this, the end result will not be what you want to see.

You can attach isoplats to wooden structure using nails, screws, self-tapping screws and other devices. It is worth noting that it is necessary to install the new material with some clearance, approximately two millimeters. This is necessary so that during temperature changes the material can expand and contract. If this is not done, the plates may be damaged against each other.

If you have sheathing, then the isoplats must be secured with simple staples or nails. Experts recommend taking steps of 300 millimeters, or 600 millimeters. Typically this depends on the length and width of the slabs used. It is worth noting that nails should be driven in along the entire perimeter of the material at a distance of 10-15 centimeters from each other. This method allows you to avoid cracks and other troubles.

Windproof boards can be used not only for external cladding, but also for internal. If you want to finish the interior, you must adhere to certain standards. Before starting all work, the slabs are puttied and primed with a special material. All resulting joints must be sealed with special tape. Next, the surface can be covered with wallpaper or simply painted in the color you like. This already depends on the imagination of the builders and material capabilities.

If you want to fix the slab to a concrete or brick base, you should use glue and special screws for additional fixation. This allows time for the glue or façade dowel to dry. It is worth noting that glue can be of several types: glue for drywall, for thermal insulation, gypsum-based and polyurethane foam.

The glue should be applied in a layer no more than 5 centimeters wide and 10 millimeters thick. As for the polyurethane foam, it should be applied in a zigzag pattern.

Between the inner rows you need to leave 300 millimeters, but the distance from the edges should be 30 millimeters. If everything is done efficiently, the result will be good. Next, you need to lift the sheet and install it 10 millimeters above the floor. Press it against the main wall and level it with a level. This procedure is done over 15 minutes. Only after this can the resulting seams be filled with oil and foam. Further work should be done after the glue has completely dried.

After the adhesive base has dried, you can begin the final part of the installation. The surface can be finished with any materials and in any way. Before all this, it is recommended to prime or putty the surface. This process adds additional strength and durability. Only after this finishing is carried out in accordance with standards and methods.

Specifications

Separately, I would like to talk about some characteristics of the material. The quality and service life will depend on their values:

The thickness varies between 12-25 millimeters.
Width no more than 1200 millimeters.
The length is usually 2.7 centimeters.
The area of the slab is 3.25 cubic meters.
Weight no more than 3 kilograms.
The weight of the plate itself is 9 kilograms.
Must withstand a bending load of 1.7 Newton per square millimeter.
The density of the material is more than 240 kilograms per cubic meter.
The maximum swelling is about 6 percent.

I would also like to note the number of basic materials:

About 95 percent wood.
Paraffin no more than 3.7 percent.
Aluminum sulfate 1.9 percent.
Sodium aluminate not more than 0.5 percent.

Review and cost

It is very easy to work with this material. It has many advantages that other materials do not have. If you want to protect your health, then use isoplats. To buy one sheet with an area of 3.24 square meters, you will need 630 rubles.

Conclusion

And in conclusion, I would like to say that isoplat plates are very popular. THEY can be installed not only indoors, but also outdoors. This not only improves appearance, but also get protection from the wind.

For quality repairs should always be used only best materials. This article will discuss in detail the heat and sound insulating board called Izoplat, its characteristics, purpose, prices and much more.

Isoplat is a special plate that can be used for both thermal insulation and sound insulation.

This material is environmentally natural because it is made from fibers coniferous trees without adding glue or any other artificial impurities. The crushed wood is simply wetted, laid out in a straight line and compacted with a hot press with wax, which turns ready material into thick sheets.

Izoplat can be used for the following purposes:

for covering interior walls with dry and medium humidity levels;
for thermal insulation as insulation of the highest category;
for soundproofing rooms both inside and outside;
for cladding external walls for insulation purposes.

Characteristics and advantages of Izoplat plates

Isoplat slabs recently appeared on construction markets, but have already managed to gain great demand and popularity. They have the following technical characteristics:

thickness: 12-1.2 millimeters;
width: 1200-2 millimeters;
length: 2700-5 millimeters;
sheet area: 3.24 m²;
sheet on a pallet: 95 pcs;
density: 240 kg/m³;
thermal conductivity ≤ 0.053 W/mK;
bending strength: ≥ 1.0 N/mm².

The material has “breathable” properties, so there is no “greenhouse effect” on the walls, which can lead to the formation of fungi.

Advantages of this material is expressed as follows:

It has many varieties (moisture-resistant, heat-insulating, sound-proof).
Creates the effect of acoustic comfort due to the porous structure of the fibers. It also improves the overall acoustics in the rooms (eliminates echo).
Protects from air noise outside.
Makes the effect " wooden house", regulates the heat and cold in the rooms.
Can be used as a high-quality replacement for drywall, plywood and other wall materials.
Keeps heat in winter time and coolness in summer.
Has high energy intensity.
It consists exclusively of natural ingredients, making it considered environmentally friendly and safe. Because of this, the living environment becomes healthy.
The material is easy to install.
Can be used both in apartments and in country houses, which makes it universal.
It cuts easily.
These sheets can also be used to insulate floors and ceilings. In addition, they can be used as room decoration.
Levels wall surfaces.
The manufacturer guarantees the service life of the material for up to fifty years.
Isoplat is excellent for all finishing methods: wallpapering, painting, decorative plaster.

Price

The cost of Izoplat sheets depends on the following factors:

on the type of material and its purpose;
on sheet size;
on the number of sheets in the package;
on the thickness of the material.

So, here is a general price table for this material:

Isoplat (heat and sound insulation) with a thickness of 10 millimeters, sheet size 2700x1200 millimeters and area 3.24 m2 - 640 rubles per sheet.
Isoplat (heat and sound insulation) with a thickness of 12 millimeters, sheet size 2700x1200 millimeters and area 3.24 m2 - 715 rubles per sheet.
Isoplat (heat and sound insulating) with a thickness of 25 millimeters, sheet size 2700x1200 millimeters and area 3.24 m2 - 1500 rubles per sheet.
Windproof sheet (thickness 12 millimeters) with a size of 2700 x 1200 mm - 875 rubles.
Windproof sheet (thickness 25 mm) with a size of 2700 x 1200 mm – 1,770 rubles.
Universal windproof sheet Izoplat (thickness 25 mm) with a size of 1800x600 mm and an area of 1.08 m2 - 693 rubles.
Universal windproof plate Izoplat (thickness 37 mm) with a size of 1800x600 mm and an area of 1.08 m2 - 990 rubles.
Underlay for laminate (4 mm) with a size of 850x590 mm and an area of 0.50 m2 - 930 rubles (for a package of fourteen sheets).
Underlay for laminate (5 mm) with a size of 850x590 mm and an area of 0.50 m2 - 1,280 rubles (for a package of fourteen sheets).

Installation features

Installation of classic thermal insulation sheets has the following features:

Before installation, they must be kept for two days in the room in which they will be mounted. This is necessary so that the humidity of the material becomes the same as the humidity in the room. To do this, the slabs need to be placed in a straight vertical position and small wooden crossbars installed between them.
This material is attached to the wood frame with nails or special construction staples. It is best to use high-quality nails with a fairly wide head volume. They need to be driven in at a distance of 2 cm from the edges of the wood sheet. In the middle the interval should be 30 cm.
If such slabs are subsequently covered with wallpaper, then the interval between the middle rows of nails should be no more than 35 cm.
For mounting on stone wall Construction adhesive should be used. It is also important to know that the base of the wall must be smooth and clean (no dust). The glue must be applied to the back of the slab at a distance of 30 cm from the edges. In the middle of the slab - at intervals of 15 cm. If you see the need to strengthen the slabs, then they can be supported from below.
Such slabs can be painted. To do this, the nail heads need to be puttied.
Isoplat can also be used for internal lining rooms. Installation is carried out according to classical technologies. Before starting work, putty must be applied to the slabs.

Installation of moisture-resistant Izoplat sheets has the following features:

Before starting work, the surface of the walls must be degreased and cleaned of dust and dirt. If there is mold, then apply antifungal agent and dry thoroughly.
If the surface of the walls is uneven, then moisture-resistant boards The isoplat must be installed on a special frame structure or wooden sheathing. It must be secured with galvanized nails. The total distance of the beams on the gratings should be no more than 30 cm. Nails should be nailed every 12 cm.
The joints of such sheets must be puttied and covered with reinforced tape. It is also advisable to putty the nail heads.
These slabs can also be left as decoration, just by covering them with varnish on top. This will look beneficial in private homes. If you want to disguise this material, you can use wallpaper and plaster (for internal walls) or paint (for external walls).

Reviews about the use of plates

Igor, 35 years old, Moscow.“I did renovations in an apartment using this material. Initially, the problem was the cold walls, which also let in a lot of noise. After installing Izoplat slabs, the apartment became much warmer, and the constant noise coming from the street disappeared. So far I’m happy with everything.”
Maxim, 34 years old, Kazan.“Insulated with Isoplat a private house. I want to say that this material is very cool, because it is easy to use - attach it with nails and that’s it, no extra fuss! For the second year now, the house has successfully survived the winter and nothing has fallen off anywhere. The room is very warm, dry and cozy. I can confidently recommend Izoplat."
Daniil, 26 years old, Chelyabinsk.“Personally, I didn’t like Izoplat slabs. It feels like it’s just wood waste that manufacturers decided to compress and called it miracle insulation. I installed them in one of the rooms of my apartment, but did not see any result: all the rooms, as before, had the same temperature and sound insulation. I’m disappointed with the latest advertising antics of the construction market.”
Valentina, 41 years old, Novosibirsk.“I have two children, so I care very much about the quality and naturalness of materials. I was very pleased that these slabs are made exclusively from natural ingredients. As for the final result, it was beautiful: interior walls the apartments leveled out and became much warmer. This is an excellent alternative to other, more chemical materials!”
Mikhail, 31 years old, Moscow.“I used these wood sheets as protection from moisture and wind on the external walls of the house. In principle, the result is not bad, but I don’t think that this material can cope with more serious tasks, such as thermal insulation and sound insulation, so I would not use it for such purposes.”
Arthur, 48 years old, Volgograd.“I did renovations in the house with my own hands. On the advice of familiar builders, I used Isoplat sheets to insulate external walls. I can say that I liked working with them, because they are easy to cut and just as easily and quickly attached to the walls. The effect was also pleasing - it became warmer, and at the same time, the extra noise from the street went away. I don’t regret the money and time spent at all.”
Boris, 56 years old, Vladivostok.“I used Isoplat as insulation because there was always a problem with freezing of the walls and poor heat retention. I attached the slabs to the outside of the house. Despite all expectations, the house still froze in the cold, and there were even drops of dew on the ceiling due to condensation. Now I’m thinking about insulating the ceiling with it, but I doubt it will help. It would be better if I used something else.”
Bogdan, 45 years old, Nizhny Novgorod.“Quite by accident I came across this material in a construction supermarket. It immediately interested me, since I had never seen insulation made from wood before. For testing, I took several sheets and insulated one of the walls of the room with them. I waited until winter to see the results. As it turned out, there was an effect and the wall became warmer. On next year I have already completely installed Isoplat on all the walls of the house. Now I’m planning to do the same at the dacha, since I haven’t found a better material for this yet.”

Having analyzed the reviews, it can be noted that the majority of people who tried it were satisfied with the effect of Isoplat sheets, since their home became much warmer.

It is very important that the walls on which Isoplat will be attached are clean, dry and free of mold, otherwise this can lead to serious consequences and a threat to quality repairs;
It is recommended to store these materials in a dry place in packaging to prevent moisture from entering them;
Only high-quality materials should be used for installation;
If you do not want to use nails to install the slabs, then they can easily be replaced with screws, which will be even stronger;
Isoplat should be used only for its intended purpose and not use moisture-resistant sheets as insulation, since they will not have the expected effect.

Ruler sheet materials, intended for insulation and finishing of buildings, has been replenished with a new trademark.

Its name, Isoplat, still means little to most developers. Therefore, the purpose of this article is a detailed and objective description of this material.

What is Isoplat?

In short, Isoplat is a soft fiberboard, abbreviated as MDVP. It is made from softwood fibers. Country of origin: Estonia, manufacturer: Skano Fiberboard.

Before wood becomes a slab, it undergoes several stages of processing. First, the starting material - wood chips - is scalded with steam and softened in hot water. After this, it is ground to obtain a liquid fibrous mass and poured onto the conveyor belt. Vacuum pumps removed from the wood “carpet” excess moisture, subjected to hot pressing and dried in tunnel chambers. Final stage– cutting into standard sheets with a thickness of 4 to 50 mm.

Manufacturers claim that Isoplaat technology does not use glue. The fibers in the boards are connected by a natural polymer - lignin. It is contained in any coniferous wood and is activated by intense heat and pressure.

Now let's see where this material is used and what properties it has.

Scope of application

Isoplat sheets are used for roof insulation, as well as as wind protection for the walls of frame buildings. In addition, a plate designed for internal warmth and soundproofing of premises. Thin sheets (4-7 mm) have proven themselves as a substrate for floor coverings(parquet, laminate).

Material used for external works(wind protection of walls, roof insulation), is treated with liquid paraffin to increase moisture-proof properties. It is placed on the wall frame before installing the exterior finishing (siding, blockhouse). Izoplat is laid on the roof before installing metal tiles, slate, sheet metal or bitumen shingles. Roofing and windproof slabs have a tongue-and-groove joining edge. It increases the tightness of joints and simplifies installation.

Isoplat plate for interior works(cladding of walls, ceilings, lining under laminate) does not have paraffin impregnation and does not have a joining edge. Its front side is made denser and smoother (for finishing).

physical characteristics

The thermal conductivity of the Izoplat plate is comparable to mineral wool (0.045 W/(m*K). However, due to its small thickness, this material cannot be considered as independent thermal insulation. The best option– support for the main insulation.

The moisture resistance of windproof boards treated with paraffin is quite high. However, manufacturers do not recommend leaving them open for more than 2 months. A negative point is the change in leaf geometry under the influence of moisture. When moistened, the wood fiber material forms “waves”. For external installation this is not so critical (the slab is covered by the outer cladding).

At indoor installation This causes the seams to open and warp. Therefore, before finishing, all joints must be glued with reinforcing tape and puttied, and the slab must be securely fixed to the wall.

The high vapor permeability of MDVP boards is explained by their fibrous structure. Using this material for wind protection, you can do without a film vapor barrier.

Soundproofing ability is one of the main advantages of this material. For this reason, it is actively used to reduce noise levels in rooms (by 23-26 decibels).

The density of the panels ranges from 230 to 270 kg/m3.

The fire resistance of Izoplat slabs fully complies with the standards fire safety. The fibrous material prevents the spread of fire. Under the influence of a flame, it becomes charred and the ash blocks the access of oxygen to inner layers wood

Biostability. Wood fiber is exposed to hot water, pressure and high temperature. As a result, substances (sugar, starch) are washed out and broken down, which serve as a breeding ground for fungus and mold.

The manufacturer claims that the environmental characteristics of this material are at the level natural wood. Since the material does not contain dangerous chemicals or toxic glue, it is hypoallergenic and can be used in children's rooms.

Duration of operation - 50 years. This is the period for which the manufacturer provides a guarantee.

Dimensions

The standard size of a windproof and heat and sound insulating board is 2700 by 1200 mm (thickness from 12 to 50 mm). The tongue-and-groove windproof board has smaller dimensions of 2400x800 mm.

Roofing Isoplat, equipped with a joining edge, is cut into sheets of 1875 by 1200 mm, 1800 by 600 mm, and also in sizes 2500 by 750 (with a thickness of 12 and 25 mm).

The sheets used as a backing for laminate and parquet have a length of 850 mm and a width of 590 mm (thickness from 4 to 7 mm).

Prices

The estimated price in 2017 for heat-sound-insulating and windproof slabs 12 mm thick is 250-300 rubles/m2. For thicker material (25 mm) you will have to pay an average of 500-600 rubles/m2.

Roofing Isoplat (25 mm) is sold at a price of 700 rubles/m2.

The thinnest material for lining under laminate (4 mm) can be purchased for 130 rubles/m2. A thicker 7 mm substrate will cost no less than 190 rubles/m2.

Reviews

Isoplat is used more actively for exterior cladding of houses and roofs than material intended for interior wall decoration. The manufacturer's desire to introduce its products into all types of facing works logical and understandable. However, in the reviews of those who used Izoplat MDVP to decorate walls indoors, one can find many complaints.

The first group of complaints relates to the consumption of glue for attaching sheets and the evenness of the surface on which they are placed. The actual amount of adhesive is much higher than what the manufacturer recommends. In addition, the walls under the Isoplat must be perfectly smooth. In those places where there are minor depressions on the surface, it does not stick well.

The second minus relates to the joints. If you do not reinforce them with reinforcing mesh, then the next day after installation you will see that they have come apart. After some time, the joints of the plates converge. This behavior is caused by changes in air humidity, which results in fluctuations in leaf size.

The third unpleasant surprise for beginners concerns the operation of preparing slabs for wallpapering. The primer consumption is high, since the Isoplat plate for interior wall decoration is very hygroscopic. And even after complete saturation with the primer, there is no guarantee that the wallpaper will adhere tightly to it.

Let's open little secret. In the homeland of this material, Estonia, wallpaper is not glued to it. Therefore, experts advise everyone who is faced with this problem to first paint over sheets of breathable acrylic paint and after that glue the wallpaper. It is clear that the labor intensity and cost of such “finishing” does not please anyone.

Fortunately, Izoplat slabs have a “twin brother” - a material called Isotex, produced by the same manufacturer. Wallpaper or decorative textiles are glued onto it in the factory, which behave flawlessly during use. The only negative is the small selection of colors and textures of Isotex boards.

We did not find any serious complaints about the material used for the substrate, external wall cladding and roof insulation. The only remark concerns the use of slabs with a tongue-and-groove connection for wind protection.

Sheets with a straight edge are not very convenient to work with. For them, it is necessary to design the arrangement of frame racks so that the joints of the slabs fall at their centers. In this case, the free space between the racks is less than standard width insulation (600 mm). Mineral wool has to be cut, which increases the amount of waste, labor intensity and cost of insulation.

It should also be noted the high price of Izoplat slabs compared to other types of cladding (plasterboard, lining) and insulation (mineral wool, ecowool). This factor forces the buyer to think carefully before making a purchase.

Installation features

For installation of Izoplata indoors, experts recommend purchasing material with a thickness of at least 25 mm. A 12 mm thick sheet is less rigid and often forms “waves” when humidity fluctuates.

The panels need to be allowed to “rest” for several days in the room where they will be installed. This prevents the material from deforming after installation.

Fastening slabs to brick and concrete walls carried out using glue and screws. For work, you can use drywall adhesive or polyurethane foam. The thickness of the glue must be at least 10 mm with a layer width of 5 cm.

The distance between strokes is chosen within 30 cm. The glue distance from the edge of the sheet is at least 3 cm. After applying the glue, the sheet is pressed tightly against the wall and kept in this position for 15-20 minutes. After this, the plate is fixed with galvanized dowels, deepening their heads into the sheets by 1-2 mm, and the installation sites are puttied.

As we have already said, before finishing The Izoplat slab needs to be primed, and its joints reinforced with sickle mesh and puttied.

Installation of wind protection and roof insulation

Installation of Isoplat on a wooden frame, walls and roof is carried out with stainless steel construction staples, galvanized nails with a wide head or screws with flat heads. During the sheathing process, a gap of at least 2 mm is left between the sheets.

The sheathing pitch when installing panels on the roof depends on their thickness.

For 12 mm sheets it should be no more than 30 cm, and for 25 mm sheets no more than 60 cm.

Nails and staples are driven in at a distance of at least 20 mm from the edge of the sheet. The interval between fastening points at the edges of the panels should be no more than 10 cm. In the middle part of the sheets, the recommended fastening spacing is 20 cm.

Windproof boards are fixed to the walls at a height of 30-40 cm from the ground surface, using a starting strip. Panels with straight edges are installed in a vertical position.

Plates with a 4-sided tongue-and-groove joint are placed in horizontal rows.

To remove water vapor from the windproof board, it is necessary to create a gap 3 to 5 cm wide. To do this, installed panels stuffed wooden block(counter batten) and the external cladding of the walls and roof is already attached to it.

Laying panels on the floor

Installation of the Izoplat substrate on the floor can begin after keeping it indoors for 24 hours. To speed up the process, leveling the moisture content of the material with the humidity of the air, spacers made of wooden blocks are placed between the sheets in increments of 30 cm.

The base for laying the material must be dry (humidity no more than 5%) and level (protrusions and depressions of no more than 1 mm per 2 meters of room length are allowed).

Working with MDVP substrate is easy. This material is easy to cut with a knife, and to lay it you need a minimum of tools: a square and a tape measure. The sheets are installed at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the direction of laying the laminate or parquet board. This method prevents the seams in the lining and the floor covering from matching.

When installing the lining, a deformation gap of 0.5-1 cm is left between it and the wall. To enhance contact with the floor slab or cement screed the substrate can be fixed to them using glue.