Recently, a tendency of naturalness has become widespread. Return to nature can be traced when choosing materials for the construction of houses. Wooden log cabins are increasingly widespread, which are not only environmentally friendly, but also have aesthetic attractiveness. When erecting such houses, it must be remembered that the wood drys out over time, which means that the structure gives shrinkage and gaps and cracks form in it. For their elimination and insulation of houses, hemp is intended. Materials that are used in this case can be divided into three categories: traditional, modern and innovative.
Traditional materials include felt, moss and pakal. Their advantage is naturalness and high environmental friendliness. However, the use of these funds requires large time resources. In addition, there is a need to conduct insulation more than once. The same characteristics have modern materials – jute and linen fiber. They have the advantages and disadvantages of traditional materials. Innovative methods of insulation – sealant and putty – allow for hemp operations much faster and are much cheaper. Due to the fact that the sealant has the ability to expand and narrow during the movement of the construction, there is no need to wait for the moment of shrinkage of the log house. In addition, manufacturers offer a wide range of color solutions, which positively affects the external attractiveness of the house. When choosing a putty or sealant for hemp, it is necessary to rely on the size of the cracks and gaps, as well as on the breed of the tree from which the log house is made.
Choose whether to completely naturally or use the achievements of modern science – always remains your prerogative.
