The right choice of thermal insulation is one of the main tasks in the construction of a house, because the comfort of living in it depends on it. When resolving this issue, it does not matter at all whether the building will be used all year round or only in a certain period. That is why the issue of its insulation must be approached with a high degree of responsibility, since thermal insulation protects the interior of the house from the cold in winter, while in summer it excludes the rapid heating of the air in the building. This is especially true when the work is carried out without professional support.
For high-quality thermal insulation, it is necessary to pay special attention to the characteristics of the material. Mineral wool is one of the common solutions. It is selected according to the thickness. It is this parameter and chemical composition that determine the main properties, among them incombustibility and wear resistance should be distinguished.
A rather important factor is that mineral wool products are able to resist the spreadflame. These materials are used for insulation, but also for fire protection, as well as fire insulation. The resistance of the material to high temperatures depends on the thickness of the mineral wool.
Insulation fibers are able to withstand more than 1000 °C. As for organic compounds, they begin to break down from 250 °C. When mineral wool fibers are exposed to high temperatures, they remain bonded and undamaged.
The material is able to protect against fire and maintain its original strength. The greater the thickness of the mineral wool, the more resistant to high temperatures the material will be. If you familiarize yourself with the sanitary norms and rules, you can understand that for the facades of the Moscow region and Moscow, you should use insulation, the thickness of which varies from 120 to 140 mm.
It is also important to pay attention to the fact that quite often the insulation is produced with a certain thickness, which is a multiple of 50 mm. This indicates that 150 mm will be enough to insulate residential buildings in the central region of the Russian Federation. When insulating the upper floors of houses that are built in the Moscow region, you should use insulation, the thickness of which reaches 200 mm.
Izover cotton wool thickness
If you cannot decide on the thickness of mineral wool, pay attention to Isover products. It is offered for sale in several varieties, which are classified into slabs and mats. For example, for thermal insulation of frame structures, you can use"Frame-P32", P34, P37 P40, P40-AL, "Sound protection" and "Floating floor", as well as "Pitched roof".
As for the plate P32, it is represented by a material whose thickness varies from 40 to 150 mm. P34, P37 have a more impressive thickness. Plates of this material are limited to parameters from 40 to 200 mm. But mats P40, P40-AL have a smaller run-up in thickness - 50-200 mm. For soundproofing ceilings, partitions and walls from the inside, you can use Isover Soundproofing, its thickness remains the same as in the above case.
Slabs are used for the floating floor, their thickness is equal to the limit of 20 to 50 mm. For a pitched roof, insulation can be purchased, the thickness of which is 50 and 200 mm. The thickness of OL-E mineral wool, which is used to insulate walls under plaster, is in the range from 50 to 170 mm. Plates that are used for the installation of a plaster facade can have a thickness of 50 to 200 mm.
In general, Izover is a fairly common brand of thermal insulation materials. These heaters have excellent characteristics, among them it should be noted:
- high level of sound insulation;
- low thermal conductivity;
- environmental safety.
As for the thickness, it may vary depending on the purpose and type.
Isover thickness for roofing
The thickness of mineral wool slabs under the Izover brand for roof insulation is 30 mm. This parameter is quite enough for this type of work. ForFor pitched roofs, it is better to use the appropriate material, the thickness of which reaches 200 mm. The minimum thickness value in this case is 50 mm.
Mineral wool for facade insulation and its thickness
Quite often, property owners wonder how thick mineral wool is used to insulate facades. These works cannot be called a simple task, in this case it is necessary to choose the right insulation. Rigid boards up to 200 mm thick are excellent for insulating plastered walls.
You can also purchase "Isover Plaster facade", its maximum thickness is 170 mm, while the minimum value is 50 mm. If the walls will be arranged according to the technology of a ventilated gap, then the work algorithm will involve the use of Ventfasad slabs. They are laid with the bottom layer and have a thickness of up to 30 mm. But for the formation of the upper layer, you can use the Ventfasad mineral wool, the thickness of which reaches 200 mm. Single-layer insulation can be arranged using "Ventfasad mono". This material has a thickness ranging from 50mm to 200mm.
Insulation of frame structures
For frame walls and partitions, experts recommend using mineral wool 50 mm thick. For these purposes, the above-mentioned manufacturer produces mats and slabs, the minimum thickness of which is 40 mm. The final parameter will depend onspecific purposes, sometimes it reaches 200 mm.
Ursa cotton wool thickness
Ursa cotton wool is an alternative solution. If it is represented by the "Light" variety, then it is intended for insulating floors and floors. Universal plates are used for insulation of frame walls, facades for siding and partitions. "Ursa Noise Protection" is used when facing walls from the inside and insulating frame partitions. For each of the above options, a thickness of 50 mm is correct.
As for the pitched roof, it can be insulated with the material of the same name under the Ursa brand. The described parameter in this case will be 150 mm. For thermal insulation of facades, the Ursa material of the same name is used, the thickness of which is 50 and 200 mm. But GEO M-11F is mineral wool 100 mm thick. It is also available in 50 mm plates and is intended for insulating saunas and baths. The GEO M-11 material has the same parameters; it is made for frame walls and floor insulation.
Characteristics of mineral wool "TechnoNIKOL Technoruf" 60 mm
If you are interested in mineral wool 60 mm thick, then as an example you can consider Technoruf from the manufacturer TechnoNIKOL. This material is represented by plates, and organic raw materials act as the main one. Thermal insulation is uncoated. Its density is 115 kg/m3. The maximum working temperature reaches 400 °C. Thermal conductivity is equivalent to0.036 W/mK.
As for water absorption, it reaches 1.5%. Humidity is 0.5%. This non-combustible material is completely environmentally friendly. Its density and thickness are truly outstanding. The width and length of the material are 600 and 1200 mm, respectively. The plate area reaches 0.72m2. There are 5 plates in the package, their total area is 3.6 m. At 10% deformation, the compressive strength is 45 kPa. The concentrated load is 550 or more. The tensile strength is 10. At 25°C, the thermal conductivity is 0.036 W/(m°C). The content of organic substances does not exceed 4.5%. Vapor permeability is not less than 0.3 mg/(m h Pa).
Characteristics of mineral wool grade 125
Mineral wool M-125, the thickness of which can be equal to the limit of 50 to 100 mm, is grade 125 insulation. Its length is 1000 mm, while its width is 500 mm. The brand indicates the density of the material, which is expressed in kg/m3. Thermal conductivity is 0.049 W/m°C.
This material is universal. It is made of mineral fiber, which is bound by a synthetic element. The plates are environmentally friendly, they meet all modern requirements for heat-insulating materials. This is precisely the reason for the popularity of using mineral wool in construction.
What else you need to know about M-125
This insulation option is also good because it does not require special skills during installation. The boards are excellent for protecting the interior surface of walls, ceilings,partitions and attics. Mineral wool is used to make flat roof slabs and precast concrete walls.
Conclusion
Mineral wool is not so expensive and is characterized by a wide area of use. It is used for insulation of basement walls, facades, as well as floors and ceilings. The main advantages of the plates are their low weight and high elasticity, which makes installation convenient and easy.
