Types of Ursa insulation (URSA): technical characteristics, dimensions

“If it’s a car, then it’s Mercedes, if it’s insulation, then it’s Ursa (URSA)” - and this statement really holds true. Founded in 2002, the Spanish-German brand has proven to everyone who is boss.

According to the Global Research & Data Services “Insulation” study, in 2010 the company was the Russian market leader in the manufacture of fiberglass products.

It’s enough to go to any hardware store and our hero will definitely be among the famous manufacturers. Why is URSA mineral wool so good? The technical specifications will show a clear answer to this question.

Product line

Few people know that in fact the URSA concern is part of the URALITA company (Uralit), which has 4 main areas of activity:

• Pipelines;
• Thermal insulation;
• Plaster;
• Roofing materials.

The URSA brand represents the second group - thermal insulation materials. The company’s marketers did not torment customers with a huge line, but divided all products into 5 main groups:

1. GEO;
2. PUREONE;
3. TERRE;
4. XPS;
5. SECO.

The last two are extruded polystyrene foam products and insulating membranes. In today's article we are talking about URSA glass wool, so we will focus on the first three points. Ursa insulation, both in rolls and in slabs, is made of fiberglass.

in rolls (in mats)

This unique material is designed for insulating pipelines, air ducts and process equipment. Available in the form of mats.

• The material takes the shape of a surface of any curvature. Due to their flexibility and elasticity, TERRA mats fit closely to the surface of the pipeline, leaving no gaps, which avoids the formation of cold bridges
• The material requires less effort to move to the final application and does not place significant stress on the pipeline
• Incombustible

• The mats fit well together, leaving no gaps, and do not require high-precision cutting and sizing

URSA GEO - fiberglass rules

Ursa Geo materials are considered the most popular type of this line. At the moment, this modification has twenty varieties, from universal, general purpose, to narrow-profile, specialized.

The company itself positions this product as glass wool for noise protection and thermal insulation. It is recommended to use this type of material for insulation:

• Facades;
• Pitched roofs;
• Loggias and balconies;
• Partitions;
• Ceilings and floors;
• Baths and saunas;
• Including industrial insulation.

Of course, this is only a conditional list. This direction is distinguished by the name “GEO” to emphasize the environmental friendliness of the insulation.

Main characteristics of URSA GEO insulation:

• Thermal conductivity coefficient: 0.035-0.044 W/m*C;
• Moisture absorption: no more than 1 kg/square meter;
• Flammability group: NG (non-flammable);
• Temperature range: -60 to +300 degrees Celsius.

Below in the table: Ursa technical characteristics of the GEO line

GEO fiberglass insulation can be used in a wide variety of conditions. For example, there are specialized options like URSA GEO Facade. There are also more universal ones. For example, URSA MINI is used for a wide variety of purposes.

Material advantages

The use of modern URSA insulation has a number of significant advantages:

1. Strength. Ursa P slab heat insulator has a high strength and resistance to deformation. At the same time, it can withstand not only prolonged compression and stretching, but also easily resists bending. The material can withstand loads of up to 50 tons per square meter of material.
2. Environmental cleanliness and safety. URSA insulation products are safe and non-toxic. In their production, carbon dioxide is used, which is absolutely harmless.
3. Water permeability. It does not absorb water, therefore it is suitable for insulating foundations and basements; it can be used in damp rooms, as well as in rooms with temperature changes.
4. Durability. The service life is at least 50 years. During this time, the shape of the slab material, as well as its main characteristics, do not change.
5. Elasticity and flexibility. These properties guarantee a tight fit of the heat insulator to the surface.

   
   The flexibility of the insulation guarantees its tight fit to the surface

6. Non-flammability. The insulation contains fire retardants, which increase the fire resistance of the material. A high fire safety rate is guaranteed.
7. Soundproofing. Ursa m not only protects against heat loss, but also guarantees a high sound absorption rate.
8. Wide range of applications. Can be used for insulation and soundproofing of external and internal walls, roofs, basements, basements, pitched roofs.
9. Easy to install. It is easy and quick to install, and after finishing the work you don’t have to throw away the remains.

If high-quality insulation, sound insulation and vapor barrier are required, it is recommended to give preference to the Ursa brand.

Terra - professional approach

Ursa Terra is mineral wool insulation in the form of slabs and mats. The manufacturer assigns a more professional role to this line. The insulation is intended for industrial facilities and crew work. Although, it is clear that this is only conditional. In total, there are 4 products in the range, 3 of them in the form of slabs and 1 in the form of a mat. By the way, you can find out the specific form factor by the markings:

• RN – insulation in the form of rolls;
• PN - in the form of plates.

Main characteristics of URSA TERRA insulation:

• Thermal conductivity coefficient: 0.034-0.039 W/m*C;
• Moisture absorption: no more than 1 kg/m. kv;
• Flammability group: NG (non-flammable);
• Temperature range: -60 to +220 degrees Celsius.

Below in the table we present the specifications of the appointments from the manufacturer.

Ursa Pureone – environmental safety

Snow-white mineral wool, characterized by a special production technology. The main advantage is absolute safety of use. Its use is permitted in institutions with high sanitary and hygienic requirements: kindergartens, hospitals.

Composition and characteristics of the material

It was possible to achieve such qualities by eliminating binders made from phenols, formaldehyde resins, and recycled products . They were replaced with acrylic. The component is an organic compound, it is harmless to the environment, people, and animals. The bright whiteness of Ursa Pureone products is the result of a combination of fused quartz and acrylic. Additional dyes are not used in production.

Useful: Insulation for the floor of a frame house

Performance qualities of insulation in the Pureone line:

• thermal conductivity – 0.34-0.37 W/m*°C;
• vapor permeability – 0.51 mg/m*h*Pa;
• water absorption – 1 kg/sq. m in 24 hours;
• Flammability level – NG.

Variety of product range

The company offers three options for thermal insulation mats:

1. Ursa Pureone 34. Of the presented model range, it has the highest class of sound insulation. High technical parameters, including thermal efficiency, make the material in demand in various fields. Insulation is used for finishing sound-absorbing structures, assembling various types of transport, creating acoustic ceilings, and as external insulation for walls and attics.
2. Ursa Pureone 35. The properties are almost identical to the previous position. An additional plus is increased elasticity due to the “elastic felt”. Release form: slabs in rolls.
3. Ursa Pureone 37 RN. The insulation is produced in the form of elongated mats. Insulation thickness – 50/100 mm, width – 60 cm, length – 125 cm. The increased dimensions make it easier and faster to install the heat insulator over large areas.

Pure One - when you need perfection

URSA mineral wool reveals its full power in the URSA PURE ONE line. The company focuses on the ultra-high quality of such insulation materials. Of the 3 products in the line, 2 are rolls and one is slabs. You already know how to distinguish markings. The manufacturer insists on environmentally friendly products. It is stated that mineral wool does not chip and does not leave dust. Made from 95% renewable fibres. Does not contain formaldehyde, which is released in small quantities during operation and in large quantities during melting. Below are the purposes of each product.

Main characteristics of the URSA PURE ONE line:

Ursa specifications and other parameters

Thermal insulation and sound insulation Ursa is a high-quality and modern building material. Its main characteristics:

• the thermal conductivity index is in the range of 0.032-0.046 W/m*K;
• the density, depending on the type, is: 9-15 kg/m3 for material in rolls and 15-85 kg/m3 for mineral wool and mats;
• can be used at temperatures from –60 to +290 degrees;
• vapor permeability is 0.051-0.062;
• service life without loss of basic qualities is from 50 years;
• has biological resistance to mold, fungi, insects and rodents;
• the sound absorption rate is 80-95% of noise;
• non-flammability.

Characteristics of the Ursa line of thermal insulators
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High thermal insulation qualities, durability and biological stability allow it to be used for insulation of roofs, facades, walls, ceilings, floors and even steam rooms for baths.

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Price

The most pressing question that can dot the i's. How much does insulation with URSA cost? As you probably already guessed, Pure One will be the most expensive. You have to pay for health. For example, a roll of Pur Van 37 RN 6.2 m long, 1.2 m wide, and 50 mm thick will cost 1,212 rubles. A, Terra, density characteristics - 18 kg/m3, dimensions 1000 by 600 and 50 mm, will cost 420 rubles for 10 slabs. Ursa Geo M 25 cotton wool, 9 meters long, 1.2 meters wide and 50 mm thick, will cost 900 rubles. The number of slabs in each package is different.

We have tried to focus here on technical details in order to provide as complete information as possible. When insulating your home or office, pay attention to the properties of this brand.

slab dimensions

Line of materials based on XPS

The materials have a low thermal conductivity (0.028-0.035 W/mK), have increased strength and low specific weight (45 kg/m³), which reduces the weight of the structure. Extruded polystyrene foam is characterized by closed cells in the structure, the diameter of which does not exceed 0.2 mm. This structure ensures moisture resistance in damp conditions.

URSA XPS

The insulation is resistant to loads and chemicals.
Only one type of product is produced in the EPS product category. The material has universal application, but is more often used for insulation work during the construction of railway embankments, runways, lower and underground floors of buildings.

Assortment of the URSA XPS line:

• high strength material NV, sold in slabs 60 x 125 cm;
• N-III sheets are available with straight and stepped side edges;
• N-III-G4 slabs are produced in thicknesses of 3-10 cm, size 60 x 125 cm.

The products do not react to the action of acids, fats, alkalis, lime, bitumen and other caustic substances, but decompose upon contact with tar, hydrocarbons, gasoline and formic acid.

Areas of application

Ursa slab insulation can be used as a substrate for asphalt.
Ursa universal thermal insulation is used in any construction process. Universal characteristics allow the protection to be used for complex curved surfaces.

Areas of use:

• pitched and flat roofs;
• foundations in damp places;
• walls outside, inside and as an intermediate layer;
• partitions;
• heating lines;
• highways and railway elevations;
• airfield strips;
• extensions, balconies;
• saunas and baths.

Reliable thermal insulation is set to a minimum thickness, which is comparable to thicker layers of other materials. Internal insulation made from Ursa material does not reduce the horizontal and height dimensions of the room.