Today basalt insulation "Ecover" in Perm and other cities of the country can be purchased at a fairly favorable price. Many private consumers and professional builders consider this material to be the best option among alternative thermal insulation products.
You can be sure that this product meets all the standards and requirements for similar products. After all, the quality of the goods is confirmed by certificates of conformity, which you can request from the seller before purchasing insulation, which will be discussed below.
Why choose Ecover for home
The technological process for the production of this material involves the use of rocks, in this regard, it is environmentally friendly and does not harm human health. Manufacturing is established near the deposits of raw materials, which allows setting minimum prices for products. Insulation "Ecover" is a high quality thermal insulation, which is represented by lightweight non-combustible thermal insulation boards made of mineral wool. The latter is based on rocks from the basalt group.
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Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that EKOVER insulators based on basalt rocks are quite capable of providing an optimal and most comfortable indoor microclimate, keeping warm in cold winter and pleasant coolness in summer.
Plus, to create an excellent barrier to unwanted sounds. So, making a choice in favor of heaters of this brand, you acquire not only environmentally friendly products, but also effective heat and sound insulation!
And in the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic.
The main advantages of the material
Insulation "Ecover" (Yekaterinburg and other cities offer it for sale) you can purchase at the lowest possible cost. The described material is distinguished by high insulation rates, close to those of air. This is true when the latter is stationary. The thermal conductivity is 0.035 W / mK. This allows you to reduce heat loss in rooms by up to 50%. The material has excellent acoustic qualities due to the fact that mineral wool is characterized by a fibrous structure.
Plates have the ability to reduce noise levels and absorb sounds. It should be noted also the fire resistance, which is confirmed by the high melting point. The last parameter is measured within 1000 degrees Celsius. For the manufacture of the material, environmentally friendly raw materials are used, including basalt rocks, which makes the slabs completely safe for health. This insulation has a high degree of resistance to thermal and mechanical deformation. The material can be loaded with up to 7 tons per square meter. In this case, the original form returns when the influence from the outside ceases.
Advantages and disadvantages of Ecover thermal insulation
High-quality raw materials, control of all stages of production, the introduction of new technologies into it make Ecover heaters durable and practical. They are also characterized by the following advantages:
- Increased strength and rigidity compared to, for example, quartz mineral wool.
- Ease of installation, processing. The material holds its shape well, it can be easily cut with a hand tool (knife, hacksaw).
- Availability of both universal and special lines of insulation.
- Low coefficient of thermal conductivity and, as a result, savings on heating costs.
- High noise absorption coefficient. Due to their fibrous structure, basalt slabs are good sound insulation for the home.
- Resistance to deformation even with sharp temperature fluctuations.
- Fire resistance.
- Good vapor permeability. Insulation materials "breathe", providing moisture removal from the premises, formation of a comfortable microclimate.
The disadvantages of such thermal insulation include insufficient assortment, the presence of phenol-formaldehydes in the composition.
Additional benefits
Insulation "Ecover" has the properties of vapor permeability and hydrophobicity. Due to the first characteristic, water vapor passes through the canvases, protecting them from the accumulation of excess moisture. You can not be afraid that the insulation will become a place for the formation and development of bacteria and fungi. The material does not attract insects and rodents, as it is biologically inert. The same can be said about the resistance of the plates to chemical attack.
Consumer reviews
The described thermal insulation has found its wide application, this is due to certain technical characteristics and advantages. According to users, they quite often choose this material for the reason that it is environmentally friendly. This applies not only to human health, but also to the absence of emissions into the external environment. With temperature drops, the canvases retain their technical characteristics and their original shape. According to users, the thermal insulation is characterized by excellent resistance to sunlight throughout its entire life cycle.
The material can be used for 50 years or more. Plates are easy to cut, they are quite simple to mount using available tools. At the same time, the master does not have to purchase additional tools, which could cause costs.
Recently, consumers have quite often purchased products of the Ecover brand. Reviews (insulation has excellent technical characteristics) are positive in most cases. For example, it is worth highlighting the moment that you will have to pay a little for the material. Suppliers ask for 530 rubles for basalt wool canvases. per packing, it concerns the "Light Universal" thermal insulation. If we are talking about products of the "Standard-50" series, then it costs 775 rubles / pack.
The main cons
If you want to choose the described insulation, then you should familiarize yourself with its main disadvantages in advance. Among them, the need for additional protection of the material from contact with moisture should be highlighted. Despite the fact that cotton wool almost does not absorb water, this does not mean that it does not require protection. You will have to lay the material in overalls, in addition, it is unsuitable for places that are exposed to moisture.
Insulation "Ecover", the characteristics of which must be considered prior to purchase, is not produced using resins. The latter may include formaldehyde and phenol, which are used to bond other materials into separate mats. Contrary to the opinion of some consumers, such harmful substances are not contained in the described material.
Characteristics of the Ecover Light series
This material is a heat-insulating hydrophobized lightweight board, which is made on the basis of a synthetic binder. Insulation "Ecover Light" has found its application in the arrangement of frame walls, attic floors, pitched mansard roofs, as well as internal partitions. It is used in the construction of floors with different types of coating on load-bearing logs with the installation of insulation between them.
With two-layer insulation, Ecover Light is installed together with the Ecover Ventfasad slab. In the latter case, we are talking about curtain wall systems.If you want to equip a three-layer well masonry, then "Ecover Light 45" is perfect, which can be used as a heat-insulating layer.
Facade insulation
The range of external heat-insulating blocks is designed for the technology of arranging the facades of buildings. Therefore, insulation Ecover of the Facade series can be used both for private houses and for the installation of complex facade systems.
Eco-façade
The main area of application is insulation of thin-layer plaster facades. To reduce the weight of the slab, its fibers have a chaotic structure, which does not in any way affect the thermal insulation characteristics. This makes it possible to reduce the requirements for fastening materials and reduce the weight of the entire facade.
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Eco-façade
Vent facade
The systems "Facade Decor-Optima" and "Facade-Decor" have similar characteristics. The differences lie only in the density of the material - they are designed for the installation of an external reinforcing metal mesh.
Vent-Facade
Ventilated facade systems, in addition to reliable thermal insulation, impose stringent requirements on the resistance of the insulation to the influence of external weather factors. To address this issue, the company has developed a special type of basalt slabs with a minimum blow-through rate and moisture absorption. They are used to create an external heat and sound insulation layer.
In addition to the types of basalt thermal insulation materials discussed above, the company has established the production of special roofing and technical insulation.
In order to determine the choice of a basalt slab, it is recommended to carefully read its technical and operational characteristics. Based on this analysis, it is possible to select the optimal type of the Ecover basalt slab.
Main advantages
Basalt insulation "Ecover Light" is distinguished by its high heat-insulating ability, as well as hydrophobicity. The latter characteristic indicates excellent water repellency. You can count on no shrinkage during operation, as well as effective sound absorption. The length and width of the material are equal to 1000 and 600 millimeters, respectively, as for the thickness, it varies from 40 to 250 millimeters. In this case, the interval of 10 millimeters should be taken into account.
The nominal density of the Light 30 brand corresponds to an indicator of 30 kilograms per cubic meter. If you need a higher density, then you should purchase "Light 35" or "Light 45". The coefficient of thermal conductivity at 10 degrees for "Light 30" corresponds to 0.037 W / m · K. Compressibility as a percentage of "Light 30" is 20%, and "Light 35" - 12%. The lowest indicator is in "Light 45", it is equal to 8 percent.
When consumers buy Ecover insulation, they are often interested in water absorption. The manufacturer indicates this characteristic when partially immersed in water. Thus, all three series described above have a water absorption of 1 kilogram per square meter.
It is important to consider
The dimensions of the Ecover insulation, which were mentioned above, will allow you to understand how often to fill the crate if the material will be strengthened on the wall. But before purchasing, you should familiarize yourself more closely not only with the general characteristics of the insulation, but also with the individual properties of different series. For example, "Universal" and "Light" can be used for finishing various structures and surfaces. If there is a need to use a lighter material, then you should use the "Light" version, which has a lower mass. It can be used to insulate attics, balconies and other structures that do not involve a heavy load. In almost any case, it is possible to install Light Universal, which is used for thermal insulation of walls, floors and roofs.But it must be remembered that mineral wool "Light" does not withstand serious loads, which is why it is not used in structures that will have a certain impact during operation.
The choice of insulation
Let's try to compare two types of insulation based on basalt fibers and understand which isover or ecover is better. Both materials are derived from stone wool. Only izover is manufactured by the international corporation Saint-Gobain, and ecover is produced by a Russian company and this material is much cheaper than imported. Their properties and physical and technical indicators are in many respects similar. The scope is also the same.
Both heat-insulating materials are capable of creating a favorable microclimate in the insulated rooms, they have significant elasticity. However, the isover is capable of withstanding large mechanical loads, in comparison with the ecover.
Another difference is that ecover is only available in slabs of a certain size. Whereas the manufacturer offers isover in the form of plates, mats and rolls. This means that there is a possibility of choosing the option that is most convenient for installation.
In addition to the positive aspects, both heaters have a small but significant drawback. Rock wool is affected by rodents. Therefore, for buildings in which their presence is expected, it is better to choose insulation based on glass wool.
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