Hello everyone!
This summer, we will be replacing all the windows on our house, which dates back to 1909. I know the house probably isn't from 1909, but it's likely from around the turn of the century.
The thought that came up was whether we should add some extra insulation to the house from the outside since we're already replacing the windows and about half of the vertical paneling. The rest of the paneling is in good shape and will only be repainted with distemper.
The walls consist of logs, about 12-15cm thick, and I believe there is some sort of paper or similar on the outside (under the outer paneling).
I've heard different opinions before about whether you should actually insulate a house with timber walls or not... What do people here think?
Very grateful for any information you can provide me
This summer, we will be replacing all the windows on our house, which dates back to 1909. I know the house probably isn't from 1909, but it's likely from around the turn of the century.
The thought that came up was whether we should add some extra insulation to the house from the outside since we're already replacing the windows and about half of the vertical paneling. The rest of the paneling is in good shape and will only be repainted with distemper.
The walls consist of logs, about 12-15cm thick, and I believe there is some sort of paper or similar on the outside (under the outer paneling).
I've heard different opinions before about whether you should actually insulate a house with timber walls or not... What do people here think?
Very grateful for any information you can provide me
It depends on how you value different aspects. The arguments for insulating are increased comfort and lower energy consumption. However, it generally affects the appearance. If you're going to insulate, it's important to do it right. If done incorrectly, it can damage the house in a few years. There are several methods that work, depending on how much you plan to insulate.
If you plan to insulate a lot, you can install a moisture barrier on the frame and insulate on top of that. But this requires more than 10cm of insulation. (2*70 is probably suitable) And it affects the appearance quite a bit. If you want less insulation, it's better not to have anything underneath, but then you probably shouldn't go over 45mm. Preferably some type of insulation that buffers moisture.
If you plan to insulate a lot, you can install a moisture barrier on the frame and insulate on top of that. But this requires more than 10cm of insulation. (2*70 is probably suitable) And it affects the appearance quite a bit. If you want less insulation, it's better not to have anything underneath, but then you probably shouldn't go over 45mm. Preferably some type of insulation that buffers moisture.
A foam does not breathe very well, I would absolutely not put it on the outside of a house without a moisture barrier.
That's true, and it wasn't my thought either. But there are other types of boards that can be mounted on the exterior of the facade (but inside the outer panel). However, I'm not sure if this is recommended for our house, which is why I'm looking for some feedback
Why do you propose the solution if it wasn't your idea?