Brand history
The rights to the brand belong to the firm of Saint-Gobain from France. Its main office is located in Paris, and the date of its foundation is 1665. It appeared at the direction of Louis XIV and produced glass and mirrors. The name of the insulation Isover was formed from the words "glass" and "insulation". In our country, the company's products were initially known under the brand name "Uteplyaev".
Initial production of Izover in Russia
For more than 350 years of history, Saint-Gobain has grown into an international industrial group, represented in 67 countries and with over 170 thousand employees. Sales in 2015 were € 39.6 billion. The company is included in the following ratings:
- 100 largest industrial enterprises according to Forbes.
- Top-100 innovative organizations in the construction sector.
- Best Employer - 2020
Experience and the latest technology have made the company a world leader in creating comfortable living spaces. The main activities of Saint-Gobain are:
- Innovative technologies in the field of high-tech products in the production of ordinary and special glass.
- Building materials represented by the brands ISOVER, ISOTEC, ISOROC in isolation; GYPROC in plaster solutions; dry mixes WEBER; ECOPHON for acoustic ceilings and panels; in siding and tiles - CERTAINTEED; PAM pipes.
- Distribution activity in the field of building materials.
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The company's products have been known on the Russian market for over 20 years. Ten years ago, a plant was opened in the Moscow region (Yegoryevsk), and since 2011 in Chelyabinsk, a stone fiber insulation has been produced at the Minvata plant. All products have international environmental certificates and comply not only with internal corporate standards, but also EN 13162 — ISO 9001.
Material description
It is a world famous mineral wool based insulation. Available in rolls, as well as rigid and semi-rigid plates. It consists of glass fibers 100-150 microns long, the thickness of which is 4-5 microns.
For manufacturing, only natural ingredients are used, since mineral wool is environmentally friendly. It can be used both horizontally and vertically. Different types are designed for both indoor and outdoor use.
Insulation is made of quartz sand and broken glass (80% of the total mass). Soda, dolomite, limestone, borax can also be used. The materials are poured into the hopper, where the mass melting process takes place. The filaments are formed by steam blowing molten glass that is ejected from the centrifuge. Once impregnated with the aerosol, they fall on the rolls and are leveled out to form a “carpet”. Polymerization occurs at a temperature of 250 ° C. Then the mineral wool is cooled to ambient temperature and cut into mats and rolls.
DIY plastering facade installation Isover
The manufacturer gives the following instructions for the installation of its products:
Plates are fixed with special dowels, and the corners are additionally reinforced
- The insulation board is primed before gluing. The ground is the same mortar that will be used to attach the cladding to the facade.
- The surface with which the skirting board is mounted on the wall should be 40 percent or more of its area.
- As in working with any insulation, vertical seams are positioned with an offset in each new row in relation to the previous one.
It is recommended to reinforce the corners with galvanized or perforated plastic overlays. Additionally, you can use "mushrooms" for fixing the plate.
The main characteristics of the insulation
Isover mineral wool thermal insulation materials inspire confidence and are in stable demand. Moreover, both slabs and rolls are rightfully considered one of the best thermal insulation on the market.
The main characteristics of the insulation include:
- Thermal conductivity.
- Soundproofing.
- Flammability.
- Water vapor permeability.
- Long service life.
- Environmental friendliness.
- Convenient release form.
- Low weight.
As a heat insulator, Isover insulation has managed to prove itself from the best side precisely due to the coefficient of thermal conductivity equal to 0.041 watts per meter per Kelvin. The coefficient does not change during the operation of the insulation throughout the entire period, the fibers do an excellent job with the accumulation and retention of air, preventing heat loss.
The material has excellent sound insulation performance. Air-spaced fiberglass insulation absorbs noise, guaranteeing an optimal level of silence, especially if specially adapted types of insulation are used for the soundproofing layer.
The flammability index is also important. Thermal insulation materials with technical characteristics indicating a density of up to 30 kilograms per cubic meter are classified as non-combustible. The materials are successfully used in premises of any type and purpose, without fear of the spread of fire in the event of a fire.
Thermal insulation boards made of mineral wool with special technical characteristics indicating the presence of an additional layer based on aluminum foil or fiberglass are classified as low-flammable.
Such materials are used subject to certain restrictions, which in fact are nothing more than a convention. In practice, insulators are appropriate almost everywhere, the main thing is to follow the fire safety regulations of structures prescribed in SNIP.
An important point from the list of technical characteristics of thermal insulation is vapor permeability. Insulation is able to maintain functionality even after contact with moisture. Unlike many modern counterparts for thermal insulation, Isover products based on stone wool simply and effectively deal with the problem of moisture penetration inside the thermal insulation layer.
The insulation gives off the absorbed moisture as quickly as it receives, the main thing is to leave a small gap (2-3 cm) between it and the wall to maintain ventilation.
Failure to follow this simple rule will lead to a violation of the material's ability to remove moisture, which over time will negatively affect the ability to retain heat. Isover heaters have optimal vapor permeability values - from 0.50 to 0.55 mg / mchPa.
Analysis of the technical characteristics of the material implies the mention of such an important parameter as the operational life. The material not only does not allow heat to pass through, but is also capable of properly serving for several decades. The manufacturer claims an operational life of 50 years for thermal insulation boards and rolls with full functionality.
The peculiarity of the material is the water repellents included in the composition, capable of repelling moisture, preventing the reproduction of insects, fungi and the formation of mold, which in turn ensures safety throughout the entire period of use.
Wholesale purchases of insulation materials
There are various types of heat-insulating materials in the warehouse. Partnership with a supplier of building and finishing materials, insulation, flooring, building mixtures has the following benefits:
- low price of certified goods;
- timely delivery of materials to the construction site in the ordered volumes;
- constant availability of a wide range of products.
Thermal insulation products from leading manufacturers meet the standards of hygiene, quality and fire safety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of building materials, the following factors should be noted:
- High quality thermal insulation. Isover is used in particular for facade insulation, which can significantly save on heating the house in the winter season.
- Resistant to extreme temperatures.
- Fire safety. Minvata does not burn, so it is used for insulating multi-storey buildings, where the spread of fire would have very serious consequences, as well as for the roof and attic floor, the structure of which consists of wooden elements.
- Resistance to mechanical and chemical attack.
- Tensile strength and no compression deformation.
- Excellent sound insulation allows the products to be used in plasterboard partitions.
- Resistance to the negative effects of rodents.
- Ease of installation.
These technical characteristics of Isover insulation speak in favor of its use in a wide variety of construction areas.
However, this material has its drawbacks. During installation, a full set of personal protective equipment must be used: glasses, gloves, a respirator, long-sleeved clothing that completely covers the body.
Even if it is very hot outside, you cannot neglect the above means, because the fibers cause irritation and itching when in contact with the skin.
If the insulation is moistened by 1%, its thermal insulation properties deteriorate by 10%. Therefore, when using the material on the roof and attic, it is imperative to carry out waterproofing work, because getting wet will lead to a loss of thermal insulation properties. And when installing slabs on the facade of a building, it is necessary to immediately tighten it with a net or plaster in order to avoid moisture due to atmospheric precipitation.
Installation work
Installation diagram
Installation of a plaster facade of this brand you can completely do it yourself, with your own hands... To carry out such work, professional training and the presence of any specific knowledge and skills are not required.
Nevertheless, in order for the facing plaster material to retain its technical and operational characteristics throughout the entire period declared by the manufacturer, installation should be carried out in accordance with all the instructions described on the packaging.
Among the most important conditions for correct installation, several basic elements can be distinguished:
- To ensure reliable fixation of the insulating plastering material on the base of the facade, the plates must be primed. In the role of a primer, you can use the same mortar with which the facing material will be installed on the surface of the outer walls.
- When applying the adhesive to the surface of the board, it must be borne in mind that the adhesive must be applied to at least 40% of the entire surface area of the insulation material.
- During installation, the slabs should be positioned in such a way that the vertical seams are located with some displacement relative to the seams in the bottom row of the insulation tile.
Varieties
Manufacturer Izover produces mineral wool in rolls, mats and slabs.
Slabs
Plate models are of the following types:
- Isover Optimal, the density of which is 28-37 kg / m3. It is used for frame structures and installation of sound insulation for interior partitions and inter-floor ones. They can insulate the roof, floors, and walls. Plate dimensions - 60 * 100 cm, thickness - 5 cm or 10 cm, in a package of 4 plates (10 cm) or 8 plates (5 cm);
- Isover Standard. It is used to insulate walls from the outside before finishing them with siding or facing bricks. The slab geometry is identical to Isover Optimal. Among the characteristics of Isover Standard, it is worth noting low compressibility under a specific load of 2 kPa - 10%;
- Isover Facade, with a density of 145 kg / m3, is used for facades with a thin plaster layer. Fire resistance, as well as the absence of the influence of rodents are the undoubted advantages of this model when insulating a building.
Rolls
Among the many roll options of this insulation, the following can be distinguished:
- Isover Warm Roof. The technical characteristics of this model make it possible to use it for pitched roofs, since this material has high water-repellent properties;
- Isover Warm House is convenient to use on large horizontal surfaces. It allows you to save 64% on heating your home;
- Isover Sauna combines a vapor barrier. The presence of a layer of foil allows you to maintain a high room temperature for a long time;
- Isover Karkas-M37 is used for serial construction;
- Isover Karkas-M40-AL has a layer of aluminum foil, which makes it possible to increase the heating rate of the room and save heat for a long time;
- Isover Karkas-M40 is used for thermal insulation of floors.
Mats
Pro - used inside and outside, a versatile material that is popular. Thickness 50, 100 and 150 mm. Classic - thickness 50 mm, 2 mats are wound in a roll. It is used for insulating floors, roofs on joists, ceiling on battens. M37 frame - thickness options 40, 50, 60, 100 and 150 mm. It is used to fill the inter-wall space when insulating frame houses. M34 frame - 50 mm thick, less dense than M37. M40AL frame - foil-clad insulation 50, 100 and 150 mm thick.
Types of facades Izover
Let's consider the main types of Isover facades.
Ventilated facade Izover
When creating a ventilation façade izover optima, the manufacturer used a unique technology of a double layer of insulation, which significantly increases the energy efficiency of the house. The isover insulation is composed of mineral wool and staple fiberglass with a density of 35 kg / m3. The main advantage of the solution is the absence of seams due to the tongue-and-groove fastening.
The insulation is not afraid of mechanical stress. On the one hand, it is covered with fiberglass, which allows you to use the material, including for the insulation of tall buildings. By purchasing ISOVER VentFasad Optima, you will receive a durable and reliable plate insulation. The standard isover insulation parameters are 61x117 centimeters. The thickness is possible different - from 5 to 15 centimeters.
Ventfasad Izover Niz
Isover ventilation façade bottom is used for plastering interior walls in rooms. The main purpose of the material is to fill the gaps.
Stamps
Isover thermal insulation product lines have several dozen items and are designed to solve specific problems. All of them differ in the form of delivery, thickness, density and size.
Note: since all brands have the same basis, they are interchangeable.
For general construction works
Isover Profi. A versatile material with increased elasticity. Provides the highest level of thermal insulation among the brand's retail materials.
Supplied in rolls, board thickness - 50, 100 and 150 mm. It does not require additional fasteners during installation; a raspor can be installed. Has earned positive reviews from builders.
It is used for insulation and sound protection:
- external walls from inside and outside the house;
- pitched roofs;
- interfloor ceilings;
- frame walls;
- internal partitions;
- ventilated facades.
Classic. Supplied in rolls, material thickness - 50 mm. A surprise can be set.
Application area:
- insulation of suspended ceilings;
- interfloor floors - the material lies between the lags;
- attic rooms.
Izover Classic stove. The shape of the mineral wool is a plate. Size - 610 * 1170 mm, thickness 50 and 100 mm. Packaged 5 and 10 m2.
Existing density
The high density of Izover Fasad-Master allows for high elasticity values. This adds to him the ability to easily restore the original forms, the absence of breakages during installation work, slipping on the frames.In addition to the above, it also allows you to avoid the presence of additional fasteners in structural connections, which simplifies the installation process as a whole.
Isover is available in slabs with several subspecies, which differ from each other only in size. The latter goes according to the standards of classic slabs. That is, in each case, the material has the same high density. Technological innovations make it possible to insulate buildings with very different characteristics.
The lineup
Like any building material, isover insulation is available on the market in several types. Each of them is designed for specific building structures:
Isover product line
- "Sound protection" intended for finishing partitions, walls.
- For frame construction, insulation of the model "Frame».
- "Profi" used for insulation of attics and pitched roofs. This is a high quality insulation. Profi is offered on the market in rolls with a thickness of 50, 100 and 150 mm.
- Classic used by wide applications. He has access to insulation for floors, logs, attic floors and other complex objects. Although the Classic is a roll material, it can be used to cover huge areas in one go. Usually, two layers of 50 mm are laid in a roll. So you can safely split it or use it as it is.
- Classic Plus... This heat insulator insulates the outer and inner surfaces of the walls. Possesses high thermal insulation characteristics. An excellent specimen.
Important... Many models are categorized as "interchangeable". That is, one is freely replaced by another. In this regard, Profi and Classic Plus are universal heaters.
The sound protection model is increasingly used in rooms where there is a need to reduce the penetration of noise from the outside. Sound protection is two in one. Therefore, those who do not want to hear the steps of neighbors over their heads anymore are recommended to install Isover Soundproofing under suspended or suspended ceiling structures.
Fiberglass construction wool from a Finnish manufacturer is today the leader in the “thermal insulation” category. Excellent quality characteristics plus affordable price for the mass consumer. This is enough to achieve the excellent qualities of a 100% insulated home.
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Venti 100
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 82 kg / m3
- Package area: 2.16 m2
792 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Venti 150
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 82 kg / m3
- Package area: 1.44 m2
775 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Light 100
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 38 kg / m3
- Package area: 2.88 m2
563 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Optimal 100
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 34 kg / m3
- Package area: 2.88 m2
117 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Optimal 50
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 34 kg / m3
- Package area: 5.76 m2
363 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Venti 30
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 103 kg / m3
- Package area: 5.76 m2
692 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Venti 50
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 85 kg / m3
- Package area: 4.32 m2
792 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Light 50
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 38 kg / m3
- Package area: 5.76 m2
563 rbl
Mineral wool insulation Isover (Isover) Facade 100
- Length (mm): 1200mm
- Width (mm): 600mm
- Density (kg / m3): 145 kg / m3
- Package area: 1.44 m2
854 rbl
Against the background of many proposals for new insulating materials, Isover Plaster Facade mineral wool and other types of Isover remain recognized as classics. Fiberglass is processed using a special patented technology to obtain insulating materials with strictly defined properties. If high adhesion to adhesives is required for external wall insulation, we recommend using Isover façade.
In addition to chemical resistance to plaster mixes, this type of material has a zero fire level. According to the area of application, Isover is divided into the following types:
- For light thermal insulation;
- For general construction insulation;
- For special purposes;
- Lightweight thermal insulation.
Almost weightless Isover mineral wool slabs exclude the load on the base. Plates are used in the reconstruction and construction of residential buildings and industrial facilities. It is a well-proven insulation material for floors, roofs, walls, attics, floors between floors. Plates are produced in optimal sizes. Thanks to this, installation time is 20% less. The specialists of our company will tell you what is better for you to buy - "Isover facade" or other products of this brand.
General construction insulation.
Fiberglass rolls "Isover" are mounted without fasteners, fit tightly to the base. They have proven to be excellent for thermal insulation of partitions, walls, floors and more. It is possible to buy Isover stone wool with an aluminum film for vaporization.
In the production of mineral wool of this class, they impart especially enhanced moisture resistance and fire safety properties. Insulation is widely used for arranging pitched roofs of houses, floor insulation, insulation of water pipes and ventilation pipes. Isover sound protection is used to protect against external airborne noise. The level of protection is confirmed by acoustic tests.
What it is
Isover Facade is a professional solution that is responsible for the insulation of various types of buildings in different types of construction. As a rule, it finds its place in plaster facades, which are typical for cottage and low-rise options. Ease of installation complements the list of advantages of the source material.
The product was developed on the basis of ordinary mineral wool. Since it is prone to deformation, in addition to it, special inclusions were added to the Isover Facade, which made it possible to achieve the required level of rigidity, and, therefore, the strength characteristics of a decent level. Today, thanks to this, there are no analogues in the construction industry with the same high quality indicators.
Wall insulation with ISOVER materials
The use of ISOVER insulation improves the quality of life for the whole family:
- increases the efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems,
- helps to reduce the associated costs,
- prevents noise from entering the house from the street.
ISOVER thermal insulation materials are non-flammable, they do not emit toxic substances even at the highest temperatures. Interesting to know Thermal insulation with a thickness of 10 cm in terms of the level of thermal protection can replace massive walls made of brick or timber. Insulation of the facades of Kiev houses will not be difficult with ISOVER products, since the materials have optimal geometric shapes and low weight.
8 advantages of ISOVER materials
| Thermal insulation Reliable thermal protection due to low thermal conductivity. |
| Service life - 50 years Retain operational ability throughout the entire shelf life. |
| Fire safety Reduces the risk of fire: materials do not burn even in direct contact with fire. |
| Environmental friendliness Materials are made from natural ingredients: sand, soda, limestone. Recommended for use in children's and medical institutions according to the EcoMaterial Absolute certificate. |
| Ease of installation Due to their flexibility and special dimensions, the slabs are easily assembled into the structure without requiring any fasteners. |
| Renewability After unpacking, slabs and rolls are guaranteed to be restored to the required size. |
| Convenience of delivery Materials are delivered in a compressed form, which allows to reduce the cost of delivery and storage up to 5 times. Plates are available in sealed packaging and can be stored outdoors. |
| Quality assurance Product quality is controlled according to the European standard EN13162, the international standard ISO 9001 and the standards of the Saint-Gobain group. |
How quickly wall insulation will pay off
Before buying ISOVER insulation materials, you need to understand whether it is profitable to insulate the house at all and what kind of insulation is needed for the walls (from the inside or outside).Therefore, we conducted a small experiment - we compared the indicators of a gas and an electric meter in insulated and non-insulated houses with an area of 352 m2. And that's what came of it.
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Materials used for insulation:
- Facade - 18 m3 of material ISOVER Profi (wall insulation in the Kiev house was carried out with slabs 150 mm thick).
- Roof - 20 m3 of material ISOVER Profi (insulation layer 120 mm).
- Floor - 7 m3 of material ISOVER Profi (insulation layer 100 mm).
In total, 45 m3 of material ISOVER Profi is needed ≈ 20 850 UAH. * At the price of gas for a private house 7 188 UAH / m3 (as of March 1, 2016). ** At the price of electricity for a private house 1.56 UAH / kWh / year (as of March 1, 2020). You can calculate the savings on heating your home using an energy efficiency calculator. Insulation of facades - the price of warmth and comfort in your home.
Safety
She speaks about the safety of stone wool for health natural origin, production method and sconclusion based on the results of product testing and enterprise audit... It is no coincidence that professional builders use mineral insulation during the construction or reconstruction of even children's, medical and sports facilities... ISOVER stone wool creates a comfortable temperature in the building of the federal center for cardiovascular surgery (Chelyabinsk), in the emergency hospital (Kazan), in many kindergartens in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities. This material is chosen when it is important to use a safe product with a positive experience of use, the quality of which can be trusted. Fire safety Mineral wool belongs to the group of non-combustible materials. Therefore, it does not burn, does not spread fire and does not emit harmful substances, not only when in contact with an open fire, but also simply when heated.
Environmental friendliness and harmlessness
Fiberglass materials of this type are absolutely harmless to human health and life. During their operation, no harmful substances are emitted. For half a century, Finnish scientists have been verifying this fact. No danger was found - this verdict was repeatedly made by specialists from the Institute of Cancer Problems.
Rules for working with stone wool
Manufacturers of stone wool recommend installing stone wool in accordance with the rules for working with any building material, i.e. in gloves and a respirator.
Insulation weight
If we compare Izover with other heat insulators in terms of weight, it turns out to be much lighter than the rest. Therefore, in those buildings whose walls are made of not very strong materials or excessive load is unacceptable, it is the use of Isover that will be an excellent way out.
