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.
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 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.
Ecover Standard 50: characteristics
One of the most popular types of this insulation is Ecover Standard 50 due to its technical characteristics:
- overall dimensions 100x60 cm;
- density in the range from 28 to 60 kg per cubic meter;
- thickness from 5 to 20 cm;
- percentage of moisture absorption - no more than 1.5% of the volume;
- compressibility is not higher than 15%.
The material belongs to the group of non-combustible (NG). Packaged in branded shrink polyethylene film with the logo of the manufacturer of the material and indicating the full name of the heat insulator.
Excellent thermal insulating qualities, maximum loyalty to the environment, low cost, durability, hydrophobicity, ease and simplicity of installation, no special requirements for storage conditions, resistance to temperature and humidity fluctuations, frost resistance, durability of operation made Ecover a popular heat insulator for a new construction and renovation of existing buildings. Does not contain ingredients that irritate human skin.
Material storage and transportation does not require specific conditions. The material is not subject to creasing during storage. According to the indications of compressibility, the material belongs to the semi-rigid type of plates.
The Ecover series of modern products offers a wide range of materials that serve as the ideal natural material for thermal insulation of all load-bearing structures of a building, from foundation masonry to roofs of any shape.
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.
Advantages and disadvantages
The insulation is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, so there is no need to rush when finishing
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 influences;
- 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.
Consumer reviews
The described thermal insulation has found its widespread use, 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.
Material advantages
The wide scope of Ecover's application allows us to speak about the presence of positive characteristics:
- safety of technical indicators to temperature extremes;
- resistance to the formation of fungi and mold;
- protection from exposure to ultraviolet rays;
- ease of mounting;
- long period of operation (more than 50 years);
- acceptable cost;
- lack of extraneous odors;
- wide range of standard sizes.
Ecover light packaging
Ecover Light is the best choice and practical solution for every home.
The main cons
If you want to choose the described insulation, 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 can 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 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.
Types of basalt heaters
The range of the company is not as wide as that of Knauf or Isover, however, both inexperienced craftsmen and professionals will find the best option for thermal insulation.
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Universal insulation: application and characteristics
Universal thermal insulation is represented by three names: Ecover Universal, Light, Standard. They are all designed for insulating unloaded structures:
- floors on logs;
- pitched roofs;
- internal walls of buildings;
- interior partitions;
- attic floors;
- air ducts and pipelines that heat up to 400 ° C.
Ecover Light and Standard can also be used as a heater when installing a ventilation facade (bottom layer), in a three-layer layered masonry. All three items are distinguished by their hydrophobicity, low compressibility, and minimal shrinkage. The standard width is 60 mm, while the thickness can vary between 40-250 mm. The thermal conductivity coefficient is 0.037 W / mK. Only for thermal insulation Ecover Standard it is equal to 0.034 W / m · K.
Facade insulation - types and specifications
This type of thermal insulation can be divided for mineral wool slabs for plaster and ventilation facades. For facades with a thin plaster layer, you can use Ecover Ekofasad, Ekofasad Optima, Ekofasad Standard. These heaters are characterized by:
- high compressive and tensile strength;
- low weight, due to which the load on the fasteners is reduced;
- good adhesion of the adhesive layer;
- high sound absorption;
- thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.035 W / mK.
For external insulation with plastering on a reinforcing mesh, Ecover Facade Decor, Facade Decor Optima, Facade Decor Lamella are suitable. The latter type of insulation can also be used under clinker tiles. Ecover Vent-Facade is suitable as a heat-insulating layer (single or top) when installing ventilated facades. These mineral wool slabs have a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, are not blown by air currents from the street, do not absorb moisture from the surrounding air. They can be easily combined with insulation Ecover Standard, Light, Light Universal.
Roof insulation materials
If for the insulation of a pitched roof, Ecover offers universal mineral wool slabs, then for flat roofs - a special ruler.It is presented on the official website and includes the following names:
- Ecover Roof. This material is used for thermal insulation in one layer both under the cement screed and without it. It is also suitable for working with attic and cold basement floors.
- Ecover Roof Bottom Can be used as a single-layer insulation under a cement screed, internal thermal insulation in a two-layer system, internal thermal insulation combined with extruded polystyrene foam... Ideal for laying on metal substrates.
- Ecover Roof Top. Application - external thermal insulation in a two-layer flat roof insulation system.
All three board names are characterized by high compressive strength and low thermal conductivity. Ecover Roof Top also ensures optimal load distribution on the bottom layer of the roofing insulation. When using it, it is possible installation of waterproofing without additional screed.
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Heat and sound insulation for the floor
Mineral wool slabs Step, Step Optima, Step Plus are high-quality heat and sound insulation for:
- underfloor heating under the concrete screed directly over the insulation;
- interfloor ceilings;
- "Floating" floors of acoustic type;
- basement insulation.
The floor slab provides high-quality sound insulation (absorption of impact noise) even with a minimum thickness of 20 mm. The presence of a concrete screed significantly improves this indicator. Thermal insulation Ecover Step is characterized by increased elasticity, low coefficient of thermal conductivity.
Industrial and technical thermal insulation
Industrial thermal insulation is represented by Sandwich S (walls), Sandwich K (roofing) plates. In three-layer panels with steel sheathing, they act as a heat and sound insulation material. This line of insulation the most durable of all the assortment presented by the company... The compressive, tensile and shear strength of Sandwich C is 50, 90, 35 kPa, respectively. The same parameters for Sandwich K are much higher - 85, 130, 70 kPa. Both materials are highly resistant to moisture.
Technical thermal insulation is also represented by two names: Ecover Fire protection Concrete, Fire protection Metal. The first one is used as a refractory lining for reinforced concrete structures, utilities... The second is for the same purposes, but for metal structures.
Please note: on concrete, insulation slabs can be fastened with disc dowels. On metal, they are fixed both mechanically and glue.
These heaters resistant to moisture and aggressive environments, characterized by high strength, suitable for decorative coating.
Ecover mineral wool slabs are a high-quality material for various types of insulation. The availability of the assortment in hardware stores and the price-quality ratio make the thermal insulation of this brand attractive to a wide range of consumers.
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 in percentage ratio for "Light 30" is 20%, and for "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.
Plates Standard and Acoustic - what are the characteristics of
With regard to thermal insulation, the Standard of stone wool notes the following - the material is used for the device of practical thermal insulation exclusively indoors. The slabs have an increased density, which makes them especially popular.
Acoustics are suitable for creating high-quality sound insulation based on basalt wool. Insulation is mounted:
- in interfloor partitions;
- ceiling;
- floor on logs.
The thickness of the slab is selected depending on the requirements for the level of noise reduction. It can be insulation with a thickness of 40 to 250 mm.
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.
