Stone wool GreenGuard UNIVERSAL 50 mm
Name:
Alexander
Review:
Horror, not insulation.
Just trash. Advantages:
None
Disadvantages:
Falls apart and crumbles.
Name:
Andrey
Review:
I haven’t compared it with other insulation yet, but the difference from simple roll insulation is very noticeable.
Additionally, the old cabin was insulated from the inside for winter living. GreenGuard stone wool is many times better, more convenient and denser! When joining different pieces, the seam is practically (almost) not noticeable, the fit is very good. My brother worked, I only provided “support” Advantages:
Quite dense, cuts well with an ordinary large knife, but some skill is required.
Disadvantages:
Out of 10 packages, I noted at least one when the material was noticeably less dense and loose. This was noticeable simply when removing the slabs from the packaging. But it is not “deadly”! When insulating the ceiling, you need to carefully ensure that there is as little opportunity as possible for the cotton wool to get caught, otherwise it will crumble into small “sawdust” behind the collar and into the sleeves. :)) We didn’t buy a special suit - this is already my “minus”.
Name:
Slava
Review:
Really cool mineral wool, I was convinced of this myself.
Initially, I chose another one to insulate the bathhouse, but thank God I came across a smart seller and explained that it was better to overpay, but take GreenGuard. It is made entirely from natural raw materials, without chemicals. We took several packages from different batches, nothing crumbled. It is no more difficult to install than any other. I'm happy with the result, it retains heat perfectly! Advantages:
all
Disadvantages:
none
Name:
Victor
Review:
This is the second time I’ve used this particular cotton wool to insulate my dacha.
First I insulated the attic, now here is the floor on the first floor. Fits perfectly into the frame, the quality has already proven itself. And I buy Merlin from Leroy because the price is the best. Advantages:
Quality, price.
Disadvantages:
Didn't find any
Name:
Alexey
Review:
This wool was perfect for insulating the attic. There were no problems with the installation. And the price-quality is at the level. I didn’t buy cheaper materials; the stingy one pays twice. What I liked most is that there is no smell.
Name:
Ksenia Koroleva
Review:
We bought it to insulate a cold attic, we liked the quality of this wool, it does not crumble, holds its shape well, does not generate dust and does not smell at all.
Advantages:
Quality
Disadvantages:
None
Name:
Andrey
Review:
Good!
Pros:
good cotton wool! take it, you won’t regret it, but if you have hands out of your ass, call the masters, don’t suffer.
Name:
Valery
Review:
I was seduced solely by the “greenness” and the price - in vain.
The material crumbled when trying to lift the slab and flopped onto the floor, raising a cloud of fine suspension. There is a lot of dust. I categorically did not fix it between the rafters, I pulled the rope, but somehow it didn’t work out very well. Next time, if I have to, I’ll take one of the branded manufacturers, because... the costs of insulation in general construction are scanty. Advantages:
does not smell
Disadvantages:
crumbles in the hands does not stay in the frame a lot of dust
Name:
Pavel Ivanovich
Review:
I am engaged in cladding the facades of private housing construction, I have been working in this field for more than 10 years and I had to put in a bunch of insulation, from the cheapest to the most expensive.
But lately I’ve been trying to work with GreenGuard cotton wool, because... easy to install, not loose! And there are positive reviews from clients, they say that the house is warm and quiet Advantages:
Good price, easy installation, reliable quality
Disadvantages:
for me there are none
Name:
Alexander
Review:
We had a problem with the sauna at the dacha.
The walls cooled down very quickly, and the temperature inside the steam room dropped; it was necessary to insulate them. I consulted with professionals and read reviews. We chose Green cotton wool, which is exactly what we need for a sauna. Because its thermal insulation is excellent. Now you don’t have to waste fuel again! Well, the price tag seems nice! Advantages:
Easy to install, no smell, hands don’t itch after installation
Disadvantages:
Didn’t find any,
Insulation for walls 6 slabs 1200x600x100 mm
Name:
Lenya
Review:
Convenient packaging, you don’t have to overpay for a large pack. Especially when you take it in reserve for repairs, in extreme cases you can return the whole one. The material itself is of good quality. We never had any complaints about him. The installation process is exactly the same as with any other material, and it is not as unpleasant to work with as with others. My guys have never complained, and they love to badmouth manufacturers.
Name:
Olesya
Review:
Has good vapor permeability, is not afraid of moisture, rodents and microorganisms
Advantages:
Low price and high density
Disadvantages:
none
Name:
Sergey
Review:
generally ok.
Advantages:
Price.
Good packing. Dense. 100% protection from rain. Disadvantages:
The mats are not uniform in density and thickness, some are quite flaccid, and fall apart in the hands.
Name:
Vyacheslav Maksakov
Review:
I don’t recommend working without special clothing and normal gloves - you’ll end up hurting your arms and body.
The rest of the material is good. The thickness varies a little, but this is not important for interior walls, and in general I have not had a single slab thinner than 90. The price is simply super competitive these days! Advantages:
low price, liked the quality, good thickness of the slabs
Disadvantages:
they are very prickly
Name:
Anton
Review:
I ordered insulation for walls with pick-up from the store.
Upon arrival, the goods were in place and loaded without any problems. The quality of the material is decent, we thought it would be much worse, but I wouldn’t say that it’s very different from expensive insulation materials. The slabs even provide a good soundproofing effect, but not 100% of course. If I had to do any repairs again, I would choose this insulation again. Advantages:
quality, price
Disadvantages:
none
Name:
Nikita
Review:
We do renovations of commercial premises in the region and began to use this material as a base material.
If the customer has extra money or special requirements, then something else, but in general, this cotton wool is quite enough. We tried different types of cheap insulation that are now in stores, but only this one is more or less good. Completely defective slabs are not put into boxes; at least there is some kind of quality control at the factory. Advantages:
Of all that we have tried, this is the most intelligent material
Disadvantages:
There are better materials, but they are more expensive
Name:
Maxim
Review:
Buy other insulation materials
Advantages:
Cheap
Disadvantages:
The slabs were 70-80mm instead of the stated 100mm. Very prickly and friable. The dust could not be removed for 3 days. There was itching and sneezing. Extremely disappointed with the quality. As if the slag material from the USSR was not
Name:
Dmitry
Review:
Why is the packaging different from what is in stores? There, the ends of the package are sealed and it has a cylindrical shape, and accordingly the mats lose their rectangular shape.
Name:
Sergey Akimov
Review:
The material is of excellent quality, I can’t point out any disadvantages.
We took it when preparing premises for a mini-hotel, so that clients would not complain too much about sound insulation, as is usually the case. Installation must be done carefully, but nothing special is required. We had the same workers who did the finishing of the walls. Advantages:
Reasonable price, material copes with its task
Disadvantages:
None
Name:
Dmitry Zabotin
Review:
The material is very good as sound insulation.
We used it during renovations in a city apartment, and now it’s noticeably quieter. In the neighboring rooms you can’t hear a conversation at normal volume, and now you can’t hear your neighbors at all. The LxWxH parameters are very convenient, especially when carrying out renovations inside a city apartment. The material is dense. Installation was not particularly difficult. Advantages:
an excellent option for insulating walls in a city apartment at a reasonable price
Disadvantages:
none,
Insulation for walls 12 slabs 1200x600x50 mm
Name:
Sergey
Review:
I completely agree with Valentin. The quality is disgusting, when you lift it by one part, the second comes off and falls down. The density of the material is too high, the impression was that it was a pity to dispose of the defective material; it was buried and put on sale. It will work for the floor, but not for the walls.
Name:
Natalia
Review:
I bought the insulation because of the low price.
There are no questions about quality. Good product. Advantages:
Price
Name:
Boris
Review:
Not much different from other materials for wall insulation from this manufacturer. We took “Wall Insulation” only because of the promotion on it. It seems to be dense in itself, and you can cut it into pieces without any problems. It’s very convenient when you need to insulate a small utility unit from the inside; I’d still think about it for a home, but maybe I’d buy it. And here everything turned out inexpensively and beautifully!
Name:
Andrey Zakharchenkov
Review:
I bought one pack to try, evaluate the quality, since a large volume is needed for the floor and roof.
The pack is a compression pack, I opened it, left it for a day, and then measured the dimensions. It turned out that the thickness of the pack is 540, the sheets of 3 at the bottom and at the top are not 50, but 40 thick. The width range is 58-59 on all sheets. I didn't check the length. The floor joists and rafters are set at intervals of 59, so the slab will no longer fit into the spacer. It would only be suitable for floor sheathing, where the width is smaller. In terms of quality, basalt pulls like basalt at 33-35 kg/m3. Cheap and cheerful, where sizes are not important, different scraps are used. Advantages:
Basalt insulation
Disadvantages:
Slab sizes are smaller than stated
Name:
Dmitry
Review:
Workers were insulating the roof of the house, after a couple of years it started to blow, I decided to see why it turned out that they had not installed it properly and the glass wool was creeping down, I had to change everything myself. Glass wool is not bad, but I recommend another insulation: for example, XPS boards, it will be more expensive, but you won’t have to redo it if something bad happens.
Name:
Mikhail
Review:
I recommend for purchase.
I was pleased with the bath insulation. Advantages:
Excellent insulation for such money. Cuts well, quite dense.
Disadvantages:
no
Name:
Valentin
Review:
terrible quality! I highly do not recommend it! I bought it to insulate a cabin, so I bought it at a lower price. the material has an extremely low amount of binder, so it practically crumbles in your hands. the number of slabs that are of more or less quality sufficient for vertical installation = less than 30% of 15 packages!!!!
Name:
Andrey
Review:
In the reviews above they wrote that the density is at least 45. But if we divide the weight of the package by the cubic capacity of 0.432 m3, we get the actual density of 33 kg/m3.
Be careful when choosing. With such density, insulation will not work on walls. I took it to cover my attic. With such a density, basalt insulation can only be used in horizontal structures. Advantages:
Low price
Disadvantages:
For the price at which we bought, we received the appropriate quality
Name:
Azamat
Review:
Excellent insulation. The dimensions are even, the corners do not burst. The density is at least 45.
Name:
Alexey
Review:
We purchased this insulation and it performed very well.
The packaging turned out to be with 50% compression (although it is not indicated anywhere), as a result, a lot of space was saved. It was easy to work with this insulation and did not generate dust. There were sheets of poor quality (not having the same density), but there were very few of them. Advantages:
Cheap, packaging with 50% compression,
TechnoNIKOL siding 8 slabs 1200x600x50 mm
Name:
Rafael
Review:
Good afternoon!
Tell me, is this insulation suitable for partitions and insulating the walls of a frame house? Advantages:
At first glance very good
Disadvantages:
Probably not
Name:
Dmitry
Review:
Refers to semi-rigid mats. It does not crumble in your hands, the structure is homogeneous, and does not cause problems during installation. Of all the insulation in Leroy, this is the best choice.
Name:
Matvey Asanov
Review:
Extremely high-quality insulation that has all the qualities for installation under siding.
It is enough to compare the thermal conductivity indicator with other options in this price segment to make a choice in its favor. In addition, cotton wool itself is non-flammable and does not dampen. We'll see what happens with the shrinkage, but so far so good. Advantages:
1) low thermal conductivity 2) fire safety 3) ideal for all siding features
Disadvantages:
the price tag could be lower)) but overall everything is adequate
Name:
Vladimir Peskov
Review:
My brother and I are currently renovating our parents’ house in the village and took this Technonikol wool for siding.
We looked at different materials and it turned out to be very expensive, but here we have special cotton wool specifically for siding. The quality is good, it is uniform in itself, without holes. Advantages:
for that kind of money it has no competitors, it is made specifically for insulating facades under siding
Disadvantages:
it is not very pleasant to hold in your hands,
TechnoNIKOL wall 8 slabs 800x600x50 mm
Name:
Max Ladygin
Verified Purchase Review:
Dense! Not loose, cuts perfectly! Of the minuses, everything itches after it! You need to work in a spacesuit!!
Name:
Stanislav
Review:
I would like to share my successful experience of using this material in the construction of a warm garage with a small workshop.
I chose based on the principle of the lowest price plus the possibility of self-installation. I didn’t consider really cheap ones, only mineral wool. Suitable for everything at once - walls and roof. In general, it turned out no worse than in the main house, where the builders installed much more expensive materials. Advantages:
I noticed the homogeneous composition and even thickness of the slabs, just like imported thermal insulation.
Name:
Valera
Review:
TechnoNIKOL Wall – super!
The price comes out to less than 50 rubles per sheet of 800 by 600, which is practically nothing these days. It’s a pity to spend money when building a bathhouse, so the option turned out to be ideal. It insulates really tightly, which was a pleasant surprise! Advantages:
Adequate price tag for high-quality thermal insulation
Disadvantages:
I don’t know how it behaves in a cold climate when insulating a house, but one layer is clearly not enough.,
Plaster facade 3 slabs 1200x600x100 mm
Name:
Alexey Derzhavin
Review:
Respect to the manufacturer for finally starting to make insulation for different types of cladding.
Here the material is specifically suitable for a plaster facade (usually you won’t find anything like that), which means there will be no more usual problems with “universal” insulation materials. The insulation definitely deserves a solid four plus. Advantages:
Strict adherence to the declared thickness of the material, good geometry of the slabs, designed specifically for plaster facades
Disadvantages:
—
Name:
Sergey Ivanov
Review:
When compared with other insulation materials in this price category, the Plaster facade is really good. I was personally attracted to the store and inspired confidence by the fact that the purpose was immediately written down. Our country house has a plaster facade and this material as insulation. Everything is fine and without stains!
Name:
Alexander Kolyagin
Review:
I took this material as a test, so to speak, because it caught my eye for the first time.
In principle, the quality is good, the working guys praised it. There are no installation nuances at all, everything is standard. We deal with townhouses and it is ideal for a low-rise building. Advantages:
ideal option for low-cost low-rise construction
Disadvantages:
everything is fine.,
Plaster facade 6 slabs 1200x600x50 mm
Name:
David
Review:
Good stuff!
The slabs are not crooked, the strength is normal. They insulated a low-rise residential complex like this - everything was fine, nothing was wasted. In terms of money, it turned out to be the most profitable to buy, although I had never seen such insulation before. Advantages:
Inexpensive, good quality material
Disadvantages:
Very little information about it, take it at your own peril and risk
Name:
Maxim Ivanovich
Review:
I work for a company that builds duplexes and economy-class townhouses in the suburbs.
Since the new year we have switched to this material as the main thermal insulation. Cheap and not at all cheerful! We will definitely continue to purchase TechnoNIKOL Plaster Facade insulation. Pros:
I wrote everything in my review.
Disadvantages:
There are none at all.
Stone wool TechnoFas Cottage 50 mm
Name:
Alexander
Review:
We bought TechnoFas Cottage 50 mm for soundproofing sewer pipes in a private house.
We made a special box for the pipes and lined them with cotton wool. On one's own. Convenient to install. Fast. Quiet! Pros:
High quality.
Convenient to use. Doesn't generate much dust Disadvantages:
Not identified yet
From the budget - optimal. Comparison with others, photos, nuances
Building your own home is a responsible and very expensive undertaking. And naturally, you want to save money in many ways, but only in such a way that it does not come at the expense of quality. We decided to insulate the roof ourselves. Frankly, we were looking for the cheapest roof insulation possible, but we couldn’t even imagine how terrible this kind of product could be, and how good it was that we came up with the idea of not buying a lot of one type of cup at once, but buying several options to try and choosing from them optimal.
It was decided to make the roof insulation 200 mm thick, and based on the location of the rafters and other things, it was optimally decided to make a layer of 50 mm + 100 mm + 50 mm in a checkerboard pattern. Cotton wool for roofs usually has an average density of about 35, which is enough for it to keep its shape. It is more convenient to work with cotton wool in sheets. Our width between the rafters turned out to be neither one nor the other, trimming could not be avoided. We tested three options from the same price category:
1. TechnoNIKOL Rocklight for pitched roofs.
All from the same price category, the price is about 20 USD. per cubic meter
At first they wanted to buy all the Parok insulation, because, well, firstly, it was Parok, and secondly, it was a little cheaper. But it’s good that we didn’t take him, because in the end he turned out to be simply terrible. I’ll briefly talk about the other two, because the review is not essentially about them, they are very soft, one just tears like a rag, like some rags, the second is terribly prickly, as if it were some kind of ordinary glass wool, you have to work with it in an astronaut suit , not otherwise. But TechnoNIKOL stone wool ultimately turned out to be the most acceptable.
The dimensions of the sheets are 1200*600, the widths were 50 and 100.
It’s easy to work with, you can cut (sawing), pay attention. a simple kitchen bread knife, or buy a knife-saw of the same type at a hardware store, but believe me, our kitchen knife worked with a bang.
The sheets are prickly, naturally, but not as much as the same Parok. Therefore, you need to work naturally, wearing clothes that cover your skin, gloves, goggles, and a respirator, and be sure to open the windows. Since we worked in the summer, and the temperature under the roof is, as you know, warmer, it was difficult to work, so, yes. I confess, this happened in a T-shirt and shorts and sometimes without a mask and glasses, and nevertheless, everything is fine, the main thing is to take a shower after, and blow your nose thoroughly after.
They have good sound insulation. We have metal tiles, many told us that metal is the most terrible and blah blah blah, that it will rain and we will have noise and commotion. Theorists are wrong! Everything is fine. We waited out a thunderstorm with a downpour under the roof, dampening well.
The only downside I can note is that not all sheets in the pack have the same density, i.e. The sheets may be harder, or they may be soft. But in general, working with it is not difficult, as for example with HotRock, which simply falls apart in your hands; such a sheet is not even possible to serve.
In general, for the money, very much so! I recommend!
TechnoNIKOL is the largest manufacturer and supplier of waterproofing, roofing insulation and thermal insulation materials in Europe.
The corporation's production capacity allows us to supply various objects with the required volume of materials and create unique products for individual orders.
The production of materials is based on 3 main aspects: compatibility of components, long service life and affordable price. The company's website presents a wide range of thermal insulation materials used in the industrial and private sectors.
Reviews about TechnoNIKOL insulation
We used insulation in the form of basalt slabs from the TechnoNIKOL-Rocklight company for our frame house. The impression of Rocklight insulation is very good.
All slabs are smooth and uniform in thickness, one to one. Comparing with Isobox, where uneven density in sheets occurs, this is not observed here. Excellent insulation.
It’s not that I don’t trust mineral wool insulation, but I already have negative experience associated with their swelling from water. I was afraid of similar things even now. Then I finally decided to buy TechnoNIKOL Rocklight insulation.
I did a waterproofing test and was extremely surprised. The slabs do not absorb water at all. I don’t know how the guys from TechnoNIKOL managed it, but I’m completely satisfied with the result.
Roman, 32 years old, Ekaterinburg
For me, this insulation is a budget option. That is, whoever wants and orders cheaper gets Rocklight. Yes, it keeps warm - that’s not the question. The question is how long it will retain its qualities.
Based on how many projects were completed, I will say that in many cases, when the roof was dismantled and there was this same insulation, we simply threw it away and laid another one.
The whole problem is that Rocklite has poor vapor permeability - and it just starts to rot. I would not recommend this insulation for homes; in my opinion, it’s better to pay a little extra and get better insulation for your home.
The walls were insulated using a frame made of bars, and partly the roof was also insulated (they hired a crew to work on the walls, and insulated the cold attic themselves). The house is warm and good. The only thing that gets dusty is when you lay it down and drag it around.
But the mats do not tear or wrinkle or delaminate; they are so elastic and fit firmly into the frame. Katyshkov didn’t notice (I had to cut the mats more than once). the structure inside was homogeneous.
I don’t want to deal with mineral wool anymore, because of the dust (ugh). And everything is fine
We have another question about insulating the attic. Many friends who had previously encountered this issue recommended stone wool insulation.
We laid it in 2 layers - the first is 100mm thick, the second is 50mm, both with a density of 45kg/m3. Everything is fine. The sound of rain became less audible. Monsarda is much warmer with 150mm insulation.
Sergey Pilipenko, Voronezh
The neighbor suggested installing TechnoNIKOL for the facade under the plaster. It’s good that the salesman in the store was smart - he suggested that alkaline solutions should not be applied to the insulation.
So we had to abandon the cement finish in favor of a more expensive polymer finish - we couldn’t save money. But the result is really good.
I heat the dacha irregularly, but there is no dampness or mold on the walls. In my opinion, this is already a plus. The facade also looks normal, as long as it hasn’t sagged or cracked anywhere.
Igor Vladimirovich, Nizhny Novgorod
They have good sound insulation. We have metal tiles, many told us that metal is the most terrible and blah blah blah, that it will rain and we will have noise and commotion. Theorists are wrong! Everything is fine. We waited out a thunderstorm with a downpour under the roof, dampening well.
The only downside I can note is that not all sheets in the pack have the same density, i.e. The sheets may be harder, or they may be soft.
But in general, working with it is not difficult, like, for example, HotRock, which simply falls apart in your hands; such a sheet is not even possible to serve.
Most recently, I participated in the insulation of an already used house with 100 mm slabs of the insulating material you are interested in. I can’t say anything special, either positive or negative.
Peculiarities
The definition implies the features or advantages of this insulation, namely:
- Fire safety. The insulation is NG class, which means it does not contribute to the spread of fire. For many consumers, this factor is decisive when choosing stone wool insulation. The latter is preferred over polystyrene foam, which releases toxic substances when burned.
- High vapor permeability. The thermos effect is only good for tea in winter. But the room must, to a reasonable extent, not only retain, but also REMOVE heat or moisture. Otherwise, over time, a living room or office would turn into a steam room.
- Convenience and simplicity when insulating. Mineral wool Rocklight provides for installation without wet processes. And this type of installation is faster, more convenient and simpler.
- Low thermal conductivity. For the central regions of Russia, 50 mm insulation is recommended, although there are much denser options.
Application
Insulation of houses
TechnoNIKOL Rocklight is widely used in construction. When constructing frame houses, this is an indispensable material and an excellent alternative to foam plastic .
Since imported analogues are much more expensive, choosing this insulation will often be the best option. With the help of Rocklight, floors, walls, roofs, and internal partitions are insulated. Thermal insulation is often used in country house construction due to its good characteristics and low cost. When arranging an attic, this material is indispensable.
When constructing internal partitions and ceilings, Rocklight 50 mm is well suited. It does not need to protect the residents of the house from frost, so greater thickness is not needed.
Many people use cotton wool for external insulation of the house and cover the building with siding. This option is very economical.
Installation of slabs
The installation itself is quick and can be handled by a non-professional. The sheets are simply laid in the desired place and secured either with glue or with the use of fittings. The joints between the plates are filled with polyurethane foam to avoid the appearance of cold bridges.
Important point. Before laying insulation, care should be taken to waterproof the material to protect it.
When insulating a roof, it is best to leave a ventilated space between it and the sheets. The same applies to external walls. This isolates the insulation from condensation.
Many people successfully use cotton wool to insulate floors. Here, Rocklight's shortcomings will not be so noticeable, but its effectiveness will be felt immediately.
How Rocklight is born
Basalt wool is a mineral in origin. To put it simply, it is a stone. This very material is heated to a huge temperature: more than 2000 degrees and the rock begins to melt, forming fibers, which are then separated from each other.
Then the fibers are dried and ground using special machines. As a result of all processes, cotton wool is formed, which is 98% air.
Rocklite insulation is 98% air
Now the non-flammable properties of this material become more clear: the stone does not burn. But it is worth saying that different compositions are used to glue these same fibers. And some, especially scrupulous researchers, believe that such mixtures contain the notorious formaldehyde. When burning, naturally, these substances will enter the atmosphere.
Installation features
Rocklight basalt insulation allows you to save not only at the acquisition stage, but also during installation. Any home craftsman will be able to carry out installation work on installing this thermal insulation. The material can be glued or screwed, filling the resulting joints with construction foam. In this case, the walls are pre-treated with a primer; an alternative solution is laying waterproofing
If we are talking about a pitched roof, then it is important to leave a ventilation gap between the insulation and the structure itself. To do this, “Rocklight” is mounted directly on the frame beams, which are strengthened on the inside at a distance of 30 centimeters from each other
Where is the material used?
TechnoNicole Rocklight, as already mentioned, is a semi-rigid mineral slab. It can be used in:
- Vertical;
- Horizontal;
- Sloping surfaces.
BUT! No external load. According to the TechnoNikol company website, the material has a compression rate of 30%, and the density varies between 30 to 40 kg per m3. This density will be quite enough to withstand the vertical load under its own weight when the insulation is used in frame structures. But, it will not be enough with additional load. Therefore, this thermal insulation is not used in wet facades, but only in curtain walls.
If we give more specific examples of the use of Rocklight, we can highlight:
- Sound and heat insulation of interior partitions;
- Insulation of the facade under siding and other hanging systems;
- Creating an attic microclimate.
For example, in the video below, representatives of TechnoNikol recommend Rocklight as insulation for the attic.
Characteristics of Rocklight insulation
Thermal insulation of this brand is made of mineral wool slabs, the fibers are bound with non-toxic resins. Sheets may vary in size.
Among the advantages of Rocklight, the following properties should be noted:
- Vata is not afraid of fire;
- This is an environmentally friendly “breathable” material;
- Low water absorption;
- The insulation will not be chewed by mice, insects will not settle there, and it will not rot;
- The price is very affordable;
- Durable.
Thermal insulation is produced by Technonikol, which has long specialized in building materials and has a well-deserved reputation.
Cotton wool is not afraid of temperature changes and installation is not difficult. Installing stoves will help you save a lot on heating costs.
Main characteristics
The table below shows all the main technical characteristics of the insulation for those who like to know all the subtleties.
TechnoNicole Rocklight characteristics
| Indicator name | Unit measurements | ROCKLIGHT |
| Compressibility, no more | % | 30 |
| Flammability | degree | NG |
| Thermal conductivity | λ 10 | W/m·S |
| λ 25 | 0.039 | |
| λ A | 0.04 | |
| λ B | 0.041 | |
| Vapor permeability, not less | mg/(m h Pa) | 0.3 |
| Humidity by weight, no more | % | 0.5 |
| Water absorption by volume, no more | % | 2 |
| Content of organic substances, no more | % | 2.5 |
| Density | kg/m 3 | 30-40 |
You can notice that the density of Rocklight is slightly lower than that of Technoblock Standard. And the compressibility is completely inferior by 3 times or more. But, this may not be a disadvantage in itself; rather, it all depends on the approach and application.
Dimensions
TechnoNIKOL Rocklight 100 mm is not the most popular material in the line. The gradation of slab thickness is:
The most popular slabs with a thickness of 50 mm remain, as they allow you to create a layer of the required thickness, for example, 150 mm in places where this is needed and 100 where a smaller amount of insulation is required.
The size of the slab is 1200 by 600 mm or 0.72 square meters.
In one package you supply from 4 to 12 slabs, depending on the thickness. There are 16 packages on one pallet. All packages are carefully wrapped in film. However, the manufacturer recommends storing insulation in covered warehouses. Or, as a last resort, under a canopy. In the latter case, the insulation should be laid in stacks no more than 2 m high.
A complete list of sizes can be seen in the table:
Characteristics of basalt material
Mineral wool provides excellent resistance to cold, significantly superior to any other natural or artificial insulators. But when choosing Rockline insulation from the manufacturer Technonikol, you should start from your personal needs, weighing all the technical advantages and disadvantages of the product.
The thermal conductivity of the material is 0.036 W/m. This indicator fully complies with all the standards that are necessary for installing thermal insulation in cold climates.
Density is 30 kg per cubic meter. m. The indicator is not very high, but it goes well with the compression ratio, which plays a significant role when using insulation indoors and in attics as thermal insulation. Thanks to him, it will be possible to see how much it is possible to tighten the cotton wool without deforming it, because by reducing the effort, it will return to its original shape. A 30% figure is a significant result, which will be quite sufficient for the easy process of installing mineral slabs into frames on the roof or walls.
The products are produced in packs with sheet sizes of 1200×600×50 mm and 1200×600×100 mm. These dimensions are the most popular, as they are conveniently installed in frames and are light in weight. But at the same time, such a thickness of wool is quite enough to provide the structure with the proper degree of thermal insulation in the cold winter. In the case when the layer is not enough, for example, when insulating an attic, the material can be combined with each other or placed in several levels.
Minuses
Although in general, TechnoNikol products have proven themselves in the market, as you know, there are no ideal things. This means that Rocklight also has its “dark” sides.
Firstly, users note that mice still eat it. And if they don’t eat, they definitely gnaw. Therefore, like polystyrene foam, insulation requires the construction of a dense frame through which unexpected inhabitants of your home cannot reach it.
Secondly, should this be attributed to the shortcomings of the insulation itself... or rather the approach to choice - flammability. Although TechnoNikol wool itself does not burn or melt, you still should not expect that in the event of a fire the insulation will work a miracle, say, in a wooden house. Walls made of wood, OSB or other flammable materials will burn and mineral wool, although it will not contribute to combustion, will definitely not be able to stop a huge fire.
Thirdly, we have already spoken above about the release of harmful substances (unconfirmed!).
Fourth, consumers complain about poor adhesion or contact with alkaline-based wall finishing materials.
In addition, they report the hydrophobicity of the insulation, the fragility of the sheets, and some say that even when purchased, the sheets in the package are deformed and wrinkled, which makes the installation of the slabs very difficult.
Thermal insulation TechnoNIKOL
In the Russian market, TechnoNIKOL has long gained popularity with its wide selection and quality of thermal insulation materials. The range of stone wool produced is made on the basis of basalt rocks. Basalt fibers are extracted by melting mineral rocks. As a result of production, a very dense and durable material with low thermal conductivity is obtained.
Currently, there are a huge number of different types of materials. Most thermal insulation materials are intended not only as thermal insulators. They also have soundproofing properties and help protect structures from destructive influences. The company tries to produce the highest quality product lines.
Reviews
Reviews are generally positive, but there are also complaints:
“When we were installing insulation at our dacha, we took a small analysis and thought about whether it was safe to use, it was confirmed that everything seemed to be fine, but there were still some concerns”
“In general, the slabs are normal. If you insulate walls outdoors, do not allow moisture to get in under any circumstances. One day we didn’t bring the material into the house and left it overnight. At night, as luck would have it, it started to rain a little. In those places where the slabs were not covered with packaging, they got wet. As a result, it was impossible to attach them to the walls; the stone wool was spreading. Somehow we did everything later, but for working in the rain, foam plastic will still be better.”
“The slabs turned out to be loose, the thickness of the declared 50 mm is not everywhere, there are 30, there are 45. The slabs break, the only plus I can mention is the price. But if you are building for yourself, take something more expensive"
Price
Below is the average cost of packing insulation.
| Size | Number of slabs per package | Volume, m3 | Slab area | Price |
| TechnoNicole Rocklight 1200x600x100 mm | 6 | 0.432 | 4.32 | 650 rubles |
| TechnoNicole Rocklight 1200x600x50 mm | 8 | 0.288 | 5.76 | 430 rubles |
| TechnoNicole Rocklight 1200x600x50 mm | 12 | 0.432 | 8.64 | 650 rubles |
Thus, 1 square meter of 50 mm insulation costs 73 rubles. If you choose insulation with a thickness of 100 mm, the price of the material will be exactly twice as high: 150 rubles per square.
In conclusion, watch the video summarizing the key advantages and disadvantages of Rocklight TechnoNIKOL:
