Insulation work in sight? Looking for the best materials to make them? We recommend ecological and natural insulation. They ensure maximum comfort and good energy performance in your apartment or house.
You have several alternatives on the market in order to better manage your work. But then, what are these natural materials that you can consider for the ecological insulation of your home?
Wood fiber is rigid, therefore easier to install and guarantees maximum performance. It acts both as an acoustic and thermal insulator.
It can adapt to any home structure. It is an excellent insulator for the walls and floors, even the ceilings of your home.
You can cut it according to the dimensions necessary to install between each batten. Costing around €40 per m2 , it is also one of the solutions to refine the layout of your interior space.
It is a flexible insulator. But wood wool is no less trendy for all that.It is light . This explains why heating engineers and some individuals appreciate it.
It is indeed easy to set up. The top-of-the-range models guarantee you perfect insulation , and this, for a price between 20 and 50€ per m2, for this insulation. However, choose the right thickness to ensure that you comply with current environmental standards.
Hemp wool is one of the best known when it comes to ecological insulation. It is practical, durable and adapts to all types of construction. It invites itself in particular in the attics as well as in the walls and floors of the house.
It is generally sold per roll or per panel . This makes it easier to use and transport. Available in several thicknesses, hemp wool can be used for both renovation work and construction finishes. Its price is around €18 per m2 .
To put it simply, cellulose wadding is insulation made from recycled paper . It is therefore also a perfect natural and ecological insulator. You don't have to create one yourself. For a price of €17.50 per bag , you can buy it in bulk from specialist shops.
It is an ideal ally to ensure optimal comfort in your home. This insulator guarantees you a resistance of 0.039 to 0.043 W/ (m.K).
Otherwise, you can also opt for natural cork. Offering a coefficient of 0.038 to 0.043 W/(m.K).
It is an excellent sound and heat insulator made from cells and enclosed air that the major brands offer in panels or in bulk according to your needs. Depending on the brand and the quality, the price of such insulation is around 15€ per m2 .
Very practical, sheep's wool is an interesting alternative in the field of interior insulation. It is one of the lightest solutions, and therefore the easiest to install . And it's 100% eco-friendly with a resistance level of 0.035-0.042 W/ (m.K).
This is the type of insulation that is generally installed in the attic. He is known for his amazing ability to absorb humidity . Opt for the models sold in rolls which are offered at €39.50 per m2 .
Did you also know that linen was an ideal solution for your home insulation? It is a plant that is now available in bulk or in semi-rigid panels to facilitate its use when carrying out your work.
If flax fiber is just beginning to find a place in the field of interior insulation in France, know that it has been used in this sense since antiquity .
It has therefore largely proven itself in this area. According to experts, it even guarantees you a thermal coefficient of 0.045 W/ (m.k). The price is 20€ per m2.
Finally, for optimal energy performance, you can also consider cotton wool. Despite its lightness, it remains a good practical, modest and effective solution for insulating your home .
With this insulation, for a price between 4 and 15€ per m2 , you can enjoy a thermal conductivity of 0.037 to 0.040 W/ (w.K). Now available in panels or in bulk, it is no longer suitable only for the insulation of lost attics.
