Insulation "Ecover": pros and cons

Today, the 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 standards and requirements for such products. After all, the quality of the goods is confirmed by certificates of conformity, which you can claim from the seller before purchasing a heater, which will be discussed below.

Why choose "Ecover" for home

The technological process of production of this material involves the use of rocks, in this regard, it is environmentally friendly and does not harm human health. The production is arranged near the deposits of raw materials, which allows to set the minimum prices for products. Insulation "Ecover" is a high quality thermal insulation, which is represented by light non-combustible thermal insulating plates made of mineral wool. The latter is based on rocks from the basalt group.

The main advantages of the material

Heater "Ekower" (Ekaterinburg and other cities offer it for sale) you can buy at the lowest possible cost. The material described has high insulation values, close to those that air possesses. This is true when the latter is stationary. The coefficient of thermal conductivity is 0.035 W / mK. This allows to reduce the heat loss in the rooms up to 50%. The material is characterized by excellent acoustic qualities, determined by the fact that mineral wool is characterized by a fibrous structure.

Plates have the ability to reduce noise and absorb sounds. It should be noted and fire resistance, which is confirmed by the high melting point. The last parameter is measured within 1000 degrees Celsius. For the production of the material, ecological raw materials are used, including basalt rocks, which makes the plates absolutely safe for health. This insulation has a high degree of resistance to temperature and mechanical deformation. The material can be affected by a load that reaches 7 tons per square meter. In this case, the original form is returned when the external influence ceases.

Additional benefits

Insulation "Ecover" has the properties of vapor permeability and hydrophobicity. Due to the first characteristic, water vapor passes through the canvas, protecting them from accumulation of excess moisture. You can not be afraid that the insulation will become a place of 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 plates to chemical effects.

Customer 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 safe. This applies not only to human health, but also to the absence of emissions into the external environment. At temperature differences, the webs retain their technical characteristics and original shape. According to users, during the entire service life, the insulation is characterized by excellent resistance to sunlight.

Use the material will be possible for 50 years or more. Plates are easy to cut, they are quite easy to mount, using improvised tools. In this case, the master will not have to purchase additional tools, which could be the reason for the costs.

Quite often, consumers recently purchase Ecover products. Reviews (insulation has excellent technical characteristics) are positive in most cases. For example, it is worth highlighting the moment that the material will have to pay a little. For canvases from basalt cotton wool, suppliers ask for 530 rubles. For packaging, this applies to the thermal insulation of the "Light Universal". If we are talking about the products of the "Standard-50" series, then it costs 775 rubles per ounce.

The main disadvantages

If you wish to choose the described insulation, you must first familiarize yourself with its main disadvantages. Among them, it is necessary to emphasize the need for additional protection of the material from contact with moisture. Despite the fact that cotton wool almost does not absorb water, this does not mean that it does not require protection. Laying material will be in overalls, in addition, it is not suitable for places that are exposed to moisture.

The "Ecover" insulator, the characteristics of which must be considered before the acquisition, is not made using resins. The latter can include formaldehyde and phenol, which are used to glue other materials into separate mats. Contrary to the opinion of some consumers, such harmful substances are not contained in the material described.

Characteristics of the Ecover Light series

This material is a heat-insulating hydrophobic 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 roof skylights, as well as internal partitions. It is used in the construction of floors with a coating of different types of bearing lags with the installation of a heater between them.

When double-layer insulation "Ecover Light" fits together with the plate "Ecover Ventafasad." In the latter case we are talking about hinged wall systems. If you want to equip a three-layer well, then Ecover Light 45, which can be used as a heat-insulating layer, is perfect.

Main advantages

Basalt insulation "Ecover Light" has a high thermal insulation ability, as well as hydrophobicity. The latter characteristic indicates excellent water repellent properties. You can count on the absence of shrinkage during operation, and also on effective sound absorption. The length and width of the material are 1000 and 600 millimeters, respectively, with respect to thickness, it varies from 40 to 250 millimeters. It should be taken into account the interval of 10 millimeters.

The nominal density of the brand "Light 30" corresponds to an indicator of 30 kilograms per cubic meter. If you need a higher density, 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 purchase a "Ecover" heater, they are often interested in water absorption. The manufacturer indicates this characteristic when partially immersed in water. Thus, all three of the above series have a water absorption of 1 kilogram per square meter.

It is important to consider

The dimensions of the "Ecover" heater, 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 acquiring, you should become more familiar 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 different structures and surfaces. If there is a need to apply a lighter material, then use the "Light" version, which has a smaller mass. With its help, it is possible to insulate attic rooms, balconies and other structures that do not involve a large load. Almost in any case, you can lay "Light Universal", which is used for thermal insulation of walls, floors, and roofing. But it is necessary to remember that Minat "Light" does not withstand serious loads, which is why it is not used in structures that will be affected in the process of operation.

Conclusion

Insulation "Ecover" is suitable for most structures, but before acquiring it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the purpose of each series. This will prevent the increase in thermal conductivity in certain places, especially if they are exposed to moisture.