"Rocklight" from the company "TehnoNIKOL": features of the use of products

In recent years, the market for thermal insulation materials has been growing steadily. The leader in this field was the domestic brand "TechnoNIKOL". But even the assortment of just one brand is sometimes difficult to figure out. Let's get acquainted with one of the most popular products of the brand - the Rocklight material.

Mineral wool "Rock light" from the company "TechnoNIKOL" consists of synthetic fibers and fine crumbs of stone, clay. Due to its low weight, excellent evaporation and low hygroscopicity, this material cannot be overestimated. On sale you can find it in the form of rolls and plates of different sizes and thickness - from 50 to 100 mm.

Heat is maintained due to the multilayer structure, with layers.Unlike polystyrene, small rodents do not nest in mineral wool. It can be noted that cotton wool quickly collects dust and does not withstand moisture, so the removal of water must be thought out more carefully.

Insulation has excellent thermal insulation. The material is made from natural compositions - fiberglass and quartz sand. It is not dangerous to humans and the environment, retains heat, absorbs noise and does not accumulate insects and rodents due to inorganic origin. Mineral wool has a lifespan of about 50 years with no signs of decay, flowering or rotting.

Basalt is the safest and most famous type - it is a natural material, stone, turned into fine fibers in a factory. This insulation does not actually burn to 1000 ° C.

Among the famous brands of basalt wool - "Rocklight", which guarantees:

• excellent heat and sound insulation;
• no burning;
• easy installation

In addition, the price is pleasantly surprising, as well as high quality. Fire safety at altitude. “Rock light” is durable, vapor-permeable properties remain throughout its entire service life.In mineral wool there is never a fungus, the walls "breathe", which is important for the insulation of the attic.

Mineral wool is made in the form of plates or rolls. The material is quite soft, so it does not put under the roof and do not fill it from the inside. This material is made in various forms:

• floor mats;
• light, soft, durable and durable plates;
• cylinders;
• in the form of loose wool.

According to GOST, mineral wool may be:

• glass;
• basalt;
• slag.

The composition may include a binder resin. Also mentioned is an insulating material based on other minerals (not just basalt), which may include various fibers and silica chips. Temperature limits for such heaters are 400-700 C.

Glass wool may be harmful if it comes into contact with skin, eyes, and therefore it is necessary to work in special protective clothing that is thrown away after use. When closed, the material is not dangerous.

There is also slag wool, but now it is almost never used. This material is cheap, but with low thermal insulation properties compared to others, is not chemically neutral, so the presence of water can lead to corrosion of steel structures.

General advantages of mineral insulation - they are cheaper than most polymers, have good thermal insulation properties, lack of water absorption.

The main factors for the selection of insulation are the coefficient of thermal conductivity, moisture resistance, fire resistance and environmental friendliness. The coefficient of thermal conductivity implies the ability of the material to transfer heat. The lower the better the material keeps it. The fire resistance of the material should be maximized.

Ecological safety means that it does not emit harmful substances and does not cause an allergic reaction.Stone wool, including basalt insulation, one of the best insulation in this perspective. All types can be divided into plates and bulk material. All this is minvat, but presented in a different form.

The material should not be combustible, absorb moisture, because then it loses the ability to maintain heat. It is desirable that the plates or insulation sheets are large.

The thickness of the layer depends on the climatic conditions: the colder it is, the thicker it should be. It is desirable to choose heat insulators with high density and low weight, such as Master. Heavy insulation adds stress to rafters. The material should not change shape with sudden changes in temperature, for example, in heat or cold.

The compressibility of the plates does not exceed 30%, the moisture content in the mass corresponds to 0.5%. The material may contain organic matter, but their volume is not higher than 2.5%. The thickness is usually changed in 10 mm increments, the minimum value is 50 mm, and the maximum is 100 mm.

Warming mineral or basalt wool is carried out in several stages:

• cleaning the surface from debris and pollution;
• installation of guide profiles that are tied at a height of 60 cm;
• use of fixing plates with dowels;
• plate reinforcement with special glue.

Roof insulation begins with the planning and preparation work:

• installation of windows;
• communication;
• internal insulation of the roof structure.

The following actions are performed if it is necessary to repair roof defects:

• a waterproofing layer is created; ventilation is required when using conventional membrane materials;
• laying of material insulation in the space between the rafters;
• waterproofing can be attached by brackets.

Not all thermal insulation materials are universal. Due to its high environmental sustainability, Rocklight should be used in soundproof rooms. Compared with polystyrene foam, the advantages of the material in question are as follows:

• Resistance to open fire and high temperatures.
• Minvat can withstand high temperatures, unlike elongated polystyrene.
• The service life of TechnoNIKOL basalt cotton wool is about 50 years, sheets of extruded polystyrene are destroyed in just 15–20 years.

Easy installation, low cost, long service life and excellent technical characteristics and thermal insulation brought popularity to the products. This material is recommended for floor insulation in houses and apartments on the first floor, attic, roof, for insulation of facades of buildings under siding. The amount of material in each case individually, based on the area of ​​the coated surface.

When buying mineral wool, pay attention to the integrity of the package. Insulation of the package must be completely airtight, partially compressed, without scratches or torn film. Only in this way there will be no moisture in the insulation before installation. If there are defects, through the holes and cuts in the material that absorbs water and water vapor, the insulation becomes ineffective and changes the geometry.

Thermal insulation "Rock light" is placed between the steering rods.After installation, it is necessary to protect mineral wool with a vapor-tight membrane from atmospheric moisture. Next on top of the vapor barrier are wooden blocks with a thickness of 20-30 mm.

To insulate vertical structures, it is necessary to build a frame. When laying the Rocklight boards, you need to make sure that there are no holes. To exclude cold bridges, put insulation in two layers so that the second overlaps the joints on the first layer.

Above the thermal insulation layer, the damping of the rolling water spreads with the overlap between the rolls of at least 150 mm. The vapor barrier is attached by a small body to the roof rails to drain condensate. When installing a water seal, you should know which side to properly install the vapor barrier on the insulation.

When consumers buy Rocklight, they are particularly interested in compressive strength and vapor permeability. The first parameter is equal to the limit of 30 kPa, and the other - 0.3 mg / (m × h, Pa).

Basalt insulation "Rocklight" allows you to save during installation. Any landlord will be able to do the installation work on his own. The material can be glued or screwed, filling the joints with construction foam, having previously treated the surface with a primer as an alternative solution.

If it is an inclined roof, it is important to leave the ventilation gap between the insulation and the structure itself. To do this, "Rocklight" is mounted directly on the frame, which is strengthened from the inside at a distance of 30 centimeters between the slats. Installation work is quick and easy, as the plates are easily installed in the right place.

Thermal insulation "Rock light" from "TechnoNIKOL" in everyday life is often referred to as mineral wool. This is partly true. The material is made of mountain basalt rocks. Mats are processed in accordance with a special technology, which leads to very close and long-term thermal insulation with minimal thermal conductivity. This is also evidenced by its properties. It is designed for sound and thermal insulation of premises.

A product 50 mm thick is usually packed with 5.76 sq. m - 8 plates in each.Insulation is characterized by stability in shape and volume. The material is resistant to very high temperatures, demonstrates ease of handling and installation. Opinions of people who have already considered this material, agree that he has a better characteristic compared with analogues. Consumers point out an affordable price, excellent thermal insulation, good vapor permeability.

There are some caveats. It is worth working only with individual protection. Dust gets under clothes and in the respiratory tract. In the reviews "Rocklight" from "TechnoNIKOL" repeated complaints about the heterogeneity of the material. In addition, the plates are sometimes heterogeneous in structure. In addition to the different density in the package can be sheets of different thickness. When the material gets wet, it loses some properties, has poor contact with plaster mixes.

For information on how to make stone wool "TechnoNIKOL", see the video below.