When winter comes, we turn on the heaters and hope for optimal living comfort. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Rooms facing north or subject to strong winter winds tend to be colder and more difficult to heat, creating discomfort for inhabitants. This problem not only affects older buildings but can also occur in newer buildings without adequate thermal insulation. In fact, some houses cannot reach the optimal temperature because they are not well insulated.
The heat loss generated by heating systems considerably impaired the comfort of these rooms. The walls are always cold, the temperature inside the house does not rise, and a lot of gas and electricity is wasted to get some heat. This has a major impact on both the environment and the homeowner’s wallet.
In addition, the meeting of warm indoor air and cold outdoor air causes condensation, which settles on the walls, forming mould. Let us, therefore, examine some practical solutions for dealing with and ensuring cold and damp interior walls.
Thermal insulation: yes or no?
The most common option for solving the problem of insulating interior walls from cold and damp is the application of thermal insulation. This can be done inside the building, using insulation panels that are installed directly on the inside surface of the walls.
It is well known that the cost of thermal insulation is very high, despite the benefits currently available for this type of intervention. In order to reduce costs, it is possible to focus on specific areas of the house instead of intervening comprehensively. For example, kitchens tend to retain heat better than bedrooms or living rooms.
However, this solution may not always be feasible, especially in small rooms where the installation of thermal insulation could compromise the available living space. Without resorting to thermal insulation, it is possible to improve the energy performance of walls by using a thermal skim coat or an anti-condensation interior paint.
The best anti-condensation paint for cold or poorly insulated walls
With the advent of green buildings and the growing interest in sustainable materials, the search for solutions that combine excellent thermal performance with aesthetics and elegance has become a priority for many designers and inhabitants. At Diasen, we are constantly on the lookout for sustainable solutions to improve living comfort in Italians’ homes while respecting the environment.
We embrace the concept of green building, which promotes the use of natural materials with a low environmental impact, thus helping to create healthy, environmentally friendly spaces. In fact, one of the materials we use the most is cork, which is versatile and effective: light, flexible and completely natural, cork insulation lends itself perfectly to multiple applications, including thermal paint.
Not only that. In some of our products, we also use latex, a material that is extracted from special plants, using sustainable methods that do not harm vegetation. Discover our anti-condensation paint for cold and poorly insulated surfaces, based on natural latex.
What an anti-condensation paint looks like, and how it works
Anti-condensation paint is an innovative and indispensable solution for preserving the healthiness of living spaces by effectively combating the problem of condensation and mould formation on walls. Made with a white coating based on latex and special mineral powders, our CWC Stop Condense paint keeps surfaces warmer, eliminating the risk of thermal bridges.
The secret of this paint lies in its insulating properties, which allow a temperature difference of up to +5°C compared to normal paints. This crucial value prevents moisture in the air from condensing on the wall, even in rooms with up to 90% relative humidity. The result? The formation of condensation and, consequently, mould is permanently eliminated, ensuring a healthier and more comfortable environment.
But how does this anti-condensation paint actually work? Its application is extremely simple and accessible to all. It can be applied using a roller, brush or airless system, ensuring optimal adhesion to surfaces. Once applied, the anti-condensation paint ensures rapid drying in just 6 hours, making rooms habitable in a short time.
The packaging of this product comes in handy plastic buckets of 5 or 14 litres, ensuring convenient and safe storage of the product. The yield of the anti-condensation paint is approximately 0.50 litres per square metre, ensuring economy of use without compromising performance.
Furthermore, this solution stands out for its eco-friendliness and health safety. Being a single-component product, without solvents or toxic components, it guarantees a healthy and environmentally friendly living environment. Its breathability, rated at 8, allows the walls to breathe, further contributing to the inhabitants’ well-being.
The power of natural latex
Anti-condensation paint owes much of its effectiveness to the natural latex contained within it. This component acts as an effective thermal insulator, reducing the thermal conductivity of the coated walls and preventing the transmission of heat through them. This feature helps to keep the treated surfaces warmer, reducing the risk of condensation and the formation of dangerous mould, especially in rooms with high-temperature variations.
Natural latex has the ability to effectively seal air passages, creating a protective barrier that significantly reduces heat loss and moisture infiltration from outside.
From the point of view of sustainability, natural latex is an ecological and responsible choice. Obtained from the cultivation and processing of the rubber plant, latex is a renewable and biodegradable material, making it a resource with a low environmental impact. Moreover, its production results in lower greenhouse gas emissions than that of synthetic materials, thus contributing to the reduction of the environmental impact of the entire product life cycle.
If your home is often cold and struggles to reach an optimal temperature, don’t hesitate to discover CWC Stop Condense and learn about all the features of this formidable product on our Diasen website.
