Technical characteristics and features of Ecover insulation

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.

Types and scope of application

According to the composition and area of ​​use, Ekover distinguishes the following types of insulation:

1. General construction - mineral wool slabs, suitable for unloaded structures of small-sized cottage construction. This includes the following brands:

• Ecover Standard with varying degrees of density, for attic rooms, attic floors, interior partitions, floors with load-bearing logs.
• Light - insulation with a lower degree of density, suitable as a second layer for ventilated facades.
• Acoustic is used for various types of structures, for the middle sound-insulating layer of frame structures, additional noise absorption of ceilings and interfloor ceilings.

2. Facade - slabs intended for ventilated and plaster facades. Include:

• Ecover Ekofasad is used in the device of three-layer plaster.
• Facade Decor is suitable for insulation and subsequent plastering on a reinforcing mesh.
• Vent-Facade - for ventilated facades or as an independent one- or two-layer insulation in combination with a material of another series.

3. Roofing - for arranging roofs of any configuration.

4. Insulation for the floor Ecover Step provides heat and sound insulation of acoustic floor structures, basements, as well as during the arrangement of the underfloor heating system.

5. Industrial - represented by the Sandwich line for heat and sound insulation of sandwich panels.

6. Technical - Ecover Fire protection is designed to ensure fire safety and thermal insulation of building and engineering structures of various origins, fire doors and gates.

A wide range of Ecover basalt insulation made these materials multifunctional and applicable in almost any construction activity, which, in turn, generates a great demand and a sufficient number of reviews about the line's products.

Consumer reviews

“Two years ago I installed Ecover wall insulation. Since then, he began to pay for heating 2.5 times less, the savings are obvious. Less firewood is spent, the room heats up faster. But in the summer, on the contrary: it's hot outside, but you go into the house - it's cool. The noise level has dropped significantly. Generally satisfied, the description is true. I just had to tinker with delivery and installation.It is necessary to work in overalls, it is a little dusty, and it is not recommended to inhale this dust. Knowledgeable people suggested what and how to do it right. Next year I will deal with floors, they say, and will fit under the floor heating device. We'll check it, I'll tell you about the results ”.

Yaroslav Zhuravlev, Moscow.

“I listened to colleagues' comments about heaters. When they were under construction, I decided to buy Ecover Standard - a universal thermal insulator, suitable for facades, and the attic was insulated. I had to spend money not only on the material, but also on protection from moisture. But this is probably not a drawback - any thermal insulation does not like contact with water. As a result, the home is warm and cozy. For a wooden house, the most important thing is fire safety, and these stoves do not burn at all. Plus soundproofing - our area is new, there is a lot of noise from the construction site. Additionally, a layer was laid in the partition of the children's room. Now the kids are “on their ears,” and my wife and I are watching TV in the next room in silence. In general, everyone is happy, the costs were more than compensated for. "

Ivan Zapravtsev, Chelyabinsk.

“The most successful combination of price and quality. I used insulation for the attic and was surprised how much warmer it got there compared to the first floor. And the noise from the street no longer bothers, and the wind and rain are not scary. And most importantly, due to the vapor-permeable ability, there is no greenhouse effect, the walls and roof breathe. The manufacturer's warranty is more than 50 years, doubtful, of course, but encouraging. If this is true, then the next renovation will wait until the grandchildren. "

Peter, Kirov.

“We insulated the house 3 years ago, and I still wonder why they didn’t deal with this issue earlier. At the same time, noisy neighbors got rid of the discomfort. Plates absorb sound so much that now we rest without extraneous noise, in the silence of our own home. Warm and comfortable, they coped with the installation on their own, nothing complicated. Ekover still has one drawback - the price is an order of magnitude higher than other mineral wool heaters. But this is an environmentally friendly material, moreover, completely non-combustible and efficient. Saving on heating and fuel for the stove pays for the insulation in less than a year. An excellent option for suburban construction, thanks to the manufacturer. "

Irina Globina, Perm.

“I've seen enough of my neighbor and got jealous. He insulated the second floor for the sake of experiment with basalt wool - that, they say, he learned somewhere about a modern, environmentally friendly universal insulating material. I lived through the winter, met the summer and praised my work so much, also saved money on heating. I listened and set to work on thermal insulation. I decided not to waste time on trifles and insulated the whole house except for the roof, it was too expensive to mess around. And the basement bypassed, because the store recommended to first eliminate the problem of spring flooding - Ekover does not like contact with water. The result is really pleasing. Warm, dry, and also silence in the house. I will definitely take up the roof in the near future. "

Vasily, Yekaterinburg.

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.

Types of products

Depending on the purpose, the insulation is produced in several popular types, which differ in parameters and scope.

Wall insulation with basalt insulation

• Station wagon. This line is used for interior work in private houses. It includes:
• Ecover Light - has 3 types of density: 30 kg, 35 kg and 45 kg per square meter. They have a low level of moisture absorption (1%) and a standard type of thermal conductivity - 0.035-0.042 W / mK. Compression ratio - 20%;
• Ecover Light Universal - used for surfaces where the temperature is not more than 400 degrees. The compression ratio is 25%. Density - 28 kg per cubic meter The package has 12 plates, the total volume of which is 0.36 cubic meters;
• acoustic - designed to absorb noise, there is no shrinkage. The density of the material is 35 kg per cubic meter. Designed for installation on frame partitions, internal walls, floors between floors, on the ceiling of the room and between logs;
• standard 50 - has two types of density 50 kg and 60 kg per cubic meter. The compression percentage does not exceed 6%. Differs in increased strength indicators. Plates are packaged in 12 pieces. Volume - 0.36 cubic meters

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.

Quality characteristics of Ecover

All types of Ecover modifications meet high quality, safety, environmental friendliness and economy. The functionality of the insulation technically lies in the optimal microclimate inside residential premises, in increasing the energy efficiency of a residential or industrial complex and in maintaining the parameters of the entire composition of the insulation sandwich. With the right choice and installation, thermal insulation material increases the service life of buildings, buildings and complexes. These qualities are the achievement of production technology and technical parameters, namely:

• heat-insulating indicators Heat has always been, is and will be the first wealth in the house. To achieve a comfortable indoor temperature, many laboratory and technical studies have been carried out. Thus, mineral basalt fibers interspersed with air layers gave an incredible result: thermal conductivity in the range of 0.035-0.041 W / mK. This coefficient is not unfounded proof, but a reliable fact, because it is he who gives the material the property of inertness to cold air flows from the outside, and, preventing heat transfer from inside the premises. Zero thermal conductivity reduces energy costs for additional heating of buildings. Important!
  When installing basalt insulation on the facades of buildings, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation, otherwise the condensate will reduce the thermal conductivity of the mineral wool and increase the level of humidity inside the premises. In order to eliminate these troubles, you must immediately familiarize yourself with the project documentation to clarify the method of laying mineral wool.In the future, you need to monitor the stages of installation (at the construction site, this should be done by the foreman, and in the private sector, the owner of the construction site should monitor the performance of the work). The interlayer between the masonry wall and the heat-insulating layer should be at least 2 cm with free space at the bottom of the wall and an outlet on the upper side of the building. Free circulating air will eliminate vaporization and remove excess moisture.
• acoustic insulation Air layers of different calibers surrounded by super-thin stone threads are real neutralizers of sounds. High-frequency, mid-frequency and low-frequency noises are completely deafened at the first contact with the insulation boards. The strongest sounds (50-80 dB) reach the inner space of living quarters in the form of minor vibrations. There is a comfortable silence inside the premises, therefore, Ecover mineral wool is often used for insulating apartments in noisy areas and for soundproofing recording studios and concert halls.
• incombustibility Mineral wool does not burn, does not undergo smoldering, it melts at a temperature of + 1000-1200ºC. Ecover's type modifications relate to materials of the NG class. Due to this characteristic, the product is widely used in the manufacture of equipment, machinery, ships and railway engineering.
• safety Raw materials and finished products comply with the requirements of ECO products, that is, they are completely safe for the environment and for human health. Materials approved by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. They are approved for the use of insulation in medical institutions, kindergartens, schools and public structures.
• resistance to various factors Density (100-190 kg / m3), break point (0.3-1.41 mg / m3 h) and flexibility (synthetic seals of the phenolic group) give basalt insulation resistance to mechanical damage, endurance to temporary and constant vertical loads. Regardless of the harsh operating conditions, all products perfectly retain their characteristics and product shape. Ecover rigid slabs are used to insulate highways and airfield linens. Plates withstand vertical loads up to 10 tons / sq. M. and more.
• resistance to biological and chemical influences Rodents and insects "too tough" mineral wool Ecover. Due to the properties of vapor permeability and water repellency and the absence of biological components in it, cotton wool does not rot. Mold does not form on the surface of the product. Mineral wool is neutral to aggressive environments.
• water-repellent characteristics The fibrous structure with sealing additives is a real barrier to the penetration of water into the mineral wool slabs or the formation of condensation. Water or steam does not stay on the surface of the material thanks to the good ventilation system.
• quick installation Small weight, dimensional parameters and density of EKOVER thermal insulation boards allow the products to be convenient in work. That is, mineral wool is easy to cut and fit even by a child.

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.

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 above-described series have a water absorption of 1 kilogram per square meter.

Scope of use and basic properties of the material

Thermal insulation Ecover is produced in the form of hydrophobized slabs consisting of stone wool obtained from gabbro-basalt rock. The binder is synthetic resins. Recommended for creating a sound and heat insulating layer in structures that do not bear heavy loads. It:

• pitched roofs;
• walls of cottages and low-rise buildings, including the outside under plaster;
• attic floors;
• interior partitions;
• attic floors;
• floors with coatings of any type (ecover minelabs are laid between the logs);
• the first layer with two-layer insulation as part of hinged ventilated facades.

The manufacturer produces several brands of Ecover insulation, which differ in some characteristics. The most popular are Ecover Light Universal with a density of 45 kg / m³ and Ecover Standard, the density of which is 50 kg / m³. The significant density of the insulation of these brands allows them to be used without a moisture-proof membrane.

For the convenience of transportation and rigging, insulation slabs are packed in several pieces in a shrink wrap, which compresses them in volume. After removing the packaging, the material straightens and takes on its true dimensions.

Other characteristics of Ecover insulation:

• The thermal conductivity of the material ranges from 0.035 to 0.045 W / m * K.
• Low water absorption - no more than 1.5-2.0% of the volume.
• Ecover belongs to the category of non-combustible thermal insulation materials. The melting point is over 1000 degrees.
• Geometrical dimensions of Ecover slabs: length - 1000 mm, width - 600 mm, thickness - from 50 to 250 mm.
• The degree of compressibility is from 8 to 15%.
• Hydrophobic and vapor permeable. Water vapor simply penetrates the insulation and does not accumulate inside it. Therefore, when carrying out thermal insulation work, ventilation spaces should be provided between the insulation and the cladding.

The main enterprise for the production of insulation materials ecover is located in the city of Asbest, near the basalt deposit. This has a positive effect on the cost of the final product. The price of 1 m³ of ecover depends on the brand of material, its purpose and ranges from 1200 to 4000 rubles. The cheapest is Ecover Light. The most expensive are those brands that have a specific purpose for insulating roofs and installing hinged ventilated facades.

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.