Hello everyone,
I am currently considering the best way to insulate the entrance area (windbreak) of our new build and how to construct the overall build-up.
First, here is the section drawing:
As you can see, there is a heated basement room below the entrance area.
Since the finished floor level of the entrance area is supposed to be the same as in the hallway, the total build-up height is unfortunately only 10 cm (4 inches).
For the floor covering, I would prefer natural stone tiles. However, this probably won’t work because they might crack without a thick mortar bed or similar. Therefore, I am now thinking of using large terrace tiles.
My current plan for the build-up is as follows:
1. Bitumen waterproofing membrane or liquid sealant (0.5 cm / 0.2 inches)
2. Terrace insulation board BauderPIR FA TE (8 cm / 3 inches)
3. Tile adhesive (0.5 cm / 0.2 inches)
4. Terrace tiles (0.9 cm / 0.35 inches)
Is this an acceptable approach? Do you have any tips or suggestions?
Since the entrance area is covered, I think a slope can be omitted. So far, the entrance area has remained dry during construction, even with the heavy rainfall in recent days.
Thank you and best regards
I am currently considering the best way to insulate the entrance area (windbreak) of our new build and how to construct the overall build-up.
First, here is the section drawing:
As you can see, there is a heated basement room below the entrance area.
Since the finished floor level of the entrance area is supposed to be the same as in the hallway, the total build-up height is unfortunately only 10 cm (4 inches).
For the floor covering, I would prefer natural stone tiles. However, this probably won’t work because they might crack without a thick mortar bed or similar. Therefore, I am now thinking of using large terrace tiles.
My current plan for the build-up is as follows:
1. Bitumen waterproofing membrane or liquid sealant (0.5 cm / 0.2 inches)
2. Terrace insulation board BauderPIR FA TE (8 cm / 3 inches)
3. Tile adhesive (0.5 cm / 0.2 inches)
4. Terrace tiles (0.9 cm / 0.35 inches)
Is this an acceptable approach? Do you have any tips or suggestions?
Since the entrance area is covered, I think a slope can be omitted. So far, the entrance area has remained dry during construction, even with the heavy rainfall in recent days.
Thank you and best regards
N
NatureSys12 Jul 2021 18:25For clarification: Is your vestibule located outside the house? Normally, the entryway or wind lobby is inside the house, situated between the exterior door and the hallway or corridor.
Exactly. Maybe “windbreak” is not the right term here.
Here is also the excerpt of the floor plan related to this.
By now, it is clear to me that the construction I originally planned above is not feasible.
So it might possibly work like this:
1. Bitumen waterproofing membrane or liquid waterproofing (0.5 cm (0.2 inches))
2. Rigid phenolic foam board (4 cm (1.6 inches))
3. Cement screed (4 cm (1.6 inches))
3. Tile adhesive (0.2 cm (0.08 inches))
4. Terrace tiles (0.9 cm (0.35 inches))
Maybe I can also use a dry screed to gain more height for the insulation. For example, Fermacell offers the product Powerpanel TE for this purpose. However, I am not sure if I can simply place a rigid phenolic foam board underneath it. How would these layers be connected?
Here is also the excerpt of the floor plan related to this.
By now, it is clear to me that the construction I originally planned above is not feasible.
So it might possibly work like this:
1. Bitumen waterproofing membrane or liquid waterproofing (0.5 cm (0.2 inches))
2. Rigid phenolic foam board (4 cm (1.6 inches))
3. Cement screed (4 cm (1.6 inches))
3. Tile adhesive (0.2 cm (0.08 inches))
4. Terrace tiles (0.9 cm (0.35 inches))
Maybe I can also use a dry screed to gain more height for the insulation. For example, Fermacell offers the product Powerpanel TE for this purpose. However, I am not sure if I can simply place a rigid phenolic foam board underneath it. How would these layers be connected?
Similar topics