Basalt Ecover insulation is a modern universal material for a durable layer of thermal insulation. Its technical characteristics allow the product to be used in various fields of construction.
Features and nuances of the production of insulation Ecover
Ecover brand products are made by melting raw materials with a mineral base, to which synthetic components have been added. The technology of stretching the liquid mass on specialized equipment provides a fibrous structure. The preparation of raw materials is carried out in filtration plants that process industrial waste.
Three methods of obtaining basalt threads have been developed:
- blowing;
- centrifugal roller;
- centrifugal blowing.
The choice of a specific technique is influenced by the availability of the required equipment. Technologists control every stage of the production process. All modifications of the insulation go through the following stages of manufacturing:
- remelting;
- centrifugation;
- adding special synthetic seals to the mass;
- pressing the resulting composition.
At the last stage, the web is cut into slabs and packaged.
Advantages and disadvantages
Thermal insulation Ecover has a number of advantages when comparing this insulation with analogues:
- reduction of thermal losses by 50%;
- the material is resistant to bacteria, fungi, mold;
- rodents do not spoil the product;
- UV resistance;
- good sound absorption performance;
- environmentally friendly material;
- has the ability to withstand high-temperature effects;
- does not deform under mechanical and static load;
- long term of use - more than 50 years;
- good hydrophobicity and vapor permeability;
- easy installation.
The main disadvantage of insulation is its high cost.
Specifications
- density - from 30 to 60 kg / m3 (depending on the type of mineral wool);
- thermal conductivity - 0.035–0.041 W / m * K;
- water absorption - no more than 1.5% kg / m2;
- sound absorption - up to 0.85;
- the melting temperature of the fibers is 1000 °;
- the content of organic segments is less than 4%.
Mineral wool Ecover is produced in the form of slabs with dimensions of 1.0 * 0.6 m, with a thickness of 30–250 mm. Thanks to these parameters, the options for using thermal insulation are expanded. The choice of product brand depends on the required thickness of the insulation.
Using insulation Ecover
The scope of thermal insulation is extensive. The material is suitable for frequent construction and renovation, it is used in industry. Recommended product for insulation:
- loggias, balconies;
- walls and internal partitions;
- roofs, attic floors;
- facades;
- floors;
- communication systems (heating, ventilation and water supply).
The main task of the product is thermal insulation of premises, their protection from extraneous noise. The density of the boards and the additives used are the parameters by which the products are classified.
For civil engineering
There are several material modifications in this category:
- For general construction purposes, Ecover standard 50 insulation with dimensions of 1000x600x50 mm is used. The product is suitable for insulating small-sized cottages, suburban dacha buildings.
- Ecover Light is suitable for thermal insulation of apartments. It is convenient to protect all rooms with these plates. Material coverage area - all kinds of brick, concrete and stone surfaces, artificial materials (aerated concrete). Mineral slabs are used to insulate floors and walls, ceilings, they are used to decorate loggias or balconies, foundations and the space under the roof. The material is suitable for insulating utility rooms adjacent to a residential building: garage, summer kitchen, workshop, sauna or boiler room.
- For the floor, use the product Ecover Step.
- Technical version - Ecover Fire protection. The products are designed for reliable insulation and resistance to flame propagation as part of building or engineering structures (fire doors, gates).
Facade insulation
The following types of slabs are suitable for facades:
- Facade decor;
- Optima decor;
- Sandwich and Sandwich K.
- Light and Light Universal.
It is convenient to sheathe facades of one-story and high-rise buildings with any of these options. All of them are widely used in the construction of civil or industrial facilities. The good density and stiffness of mineral slabs makes it possible to use the materials of these modifications for waterproofing basements or basements.
Minimal thermal conductivity and high vapor permeability provide facade insulation materials in demand among builders. Additional advantages: easy installation, reasonable cost and fire safety.
Heat and sound insulation for roofs
Roofing models are designed for insulating roofs of any configuration. For arranging the space under the roof, the best product modifications are:
- Acoustic. To create reliable sound insulation, which is important in a situation with metal roofing, the manufacturer recommends the installation of this special version of basalt wool. Plates are also mounted on the floor, ceiling, partitions between floors - wherever logs are provided. To eliminate noise, the required thickness of the product is selected.
- Insulation Ecover standard is a versatile material used to create a durable thermal barrier in a room. The product has a high density coefficient (60 kg / m³), excellent thermal insulation characteristics, durability, hydrophobicity, ease of installation, frost resistance and other valuable characteristics. This allowed the slabs of this modification to become popular in the construction of buildings and in situations with the repair of previously operated structures. The material does not contain any ingredients that can irritate human skin.
Minvata for sandwich products
The industrial line Sandwich is designed for thermal insulation of panels of the same name. Ecover Sandwich K and Ecover Sandwich C are highly specialized modifications. A high density index (100–140 kg / cubic meter), low thermal conductivity (0.041 W / mK (λA), compressive strength (65–100 kPa) and fire safety (NG flammability class) are part of the material's worthy characteristics.
