Application of Ecowools
Ecowool is a cellulose insulating material that consists of finely ground newsprint( 81%), antiseptic( 12%) and flame retardants( 7%).It was first produced in Germany in 1928.Today it is also produced by such countries as the USA, Japan, Canada, Finland, England. Recently: Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine. In Russia, production is only just beginning to gain momentum.
Ewo wool insulation is used for sound, moisture and heat insulation of premises. This can be as typical houses, and industrial enterprises, agricultural institutions, retail spaces, food warehouses. In addition to the insulation of walls, it is suitable for upper floors. In addition, this material is used to repair old buildings that have non-insulated areas( cavities) that require filling.
Often it is used in those rooms where there is an excess of humidity. And also in those places where there is a risk of developing fungus and mold. Ecowool has excellent adhesion to metal, wood, concrete, brick, because it is used for insulation of water pipes, as well as structures made from these materials( garages, hangars).It falls perfectly and provides the proper level of isolation.
Thermal insulation of ecowool: pros and cons
Insulation for ecowool walls, like any other insulating material, has advantages and disadvantages. And, describing the pros, we will see that there are many more minuses. So, about everything in more detail.
- Firstly, it is environmentally friendly material , completely harmless to the environment. Has a certificate of compliance, confirming the high quality.
- Secondly, provides high thermal insulation characteristics of ( l = 0.041 W / mK, minowat has a lower value), which is explained by its fine-fiber structure.
- Thirdly, is characterized by the biostability of .That is, it does not contain rodents, insects, mold and fungus.
- Fourthly, has a high fire resistance .The material is classified as fire-resistant. In case of fire, the spread of the flame slows down. Fifth, provides excellent sound insulation of , which is confirmed by a high noise reduction index.
- Sixth, manufacturability of .The material can be stacked with your own hands, or with the help of a machine. For many years does not shrink.
- Seventh, hygroscopicity .Has the same humidity as the air in the room. Thanks to this, houses made of ecowools have the ability to "breathe".
Of the cons give only a few. The first - low density of insulation does not give the opportunity to use it when installing "floating" floors. The second - for isolation of complex bases and constructions special equipment is required. Third - when a dry method of laying is used, the dust may contain boric acid.
Mounting methods
Two masonry methods are distinguished: manual and mechanized .The first method involves a lot of time and physical resources. Before using a plate of ecowool, you need a little "fluff".After they can be mounted on walls and floors.
At the same time, the density for floors should be - 35-40 kg / m³.And for walls - 65-70 kg / m³.
It is not always possible to achieve this density in manual mode, therefore blowing plants are often used. They just refer to the mechanized method, which is suitable for mounting insulation in large areas.
Blow molding machines subdivide the styling into three types: dry, wet and glue-moist. Loose material in a special bunker. Then in a stream of air the heater is delivered to the place where it is necessary. The advantage of this method is that the material can penetrate into all corners and hard-to-reach areas.
