Recently, such material as expanded clay is especially popular for the formation of thermal insulation. This is explained by the fact that with its help you can significantly reduce thermal losses, as well as increase the level of sound insulation. Now when the repair of apartments begins, the floor is primarily insulated with expanded clay. In order to get all these advantages, it is necessary to correctly perform the installation. Starting to the thermal insulation of the floor, do not forget that the flooring is constantly undergoing a sufficiently strong load. This must be taken into account by choosing the optimal layer of expanded clay. It is necessary to place a layer of this material for waterproofing, which can be used by a polyethylene film. In this case, all seams should be processed with a special composition or glued with construction tape. As a result, he receives a continuous coating.
Without fail, special attention should be paid to how this material will be strengthened. The optimal layer thickness is 10-12 centimeter. If possible, then it is worth using expanded clay two different fractions. This will make it possible to make the layer more dense, as well as resistant to mechanical loads. As soon as the layer is poured, you need to align it using the building level.
Next, it is necessary to verify expense clay. Make sure that it remains even. After that, it is necessary to pour expanded clay with a special composition. This must be done carefully to get a monolithic base that can withstand large enough loads.
A variety of flooring can be laid on the prepared base. In this case, everything will depend on which room is being repaired, as well as on many other parameters and financial capabilities of the owner.
