Ursa mineral wool in rolls and slabs.
In the previous article we talked about mushroom dowels: their types and installation methods. Today we will help you understand what Ursa insulation is, the characteristics of mineral wool thermal insulation and extruded polystyrene foam. Ursa is a European company that has representative offices all over the world, including Russia. This brand is famous for the high quality of its product, the production process of which does not use toxic substances. Even the color of mineral wool and EPS from Ursa is not the same as that of competitors. The line is dominated by light colors.
Price issue
The cost of insulation will vary depending on what type you prefer, what product you purchase, in what volume and from which distributor. Approximately the following prices can be mentioned:
- Ursa Geo mineral insulation will cost from 900 rubles per cubic meter (Ursa Geo light product) to 4,600 rubles per cubic meter. This is the cost of Ursa P-60 insulation. A cubic meter of Ursa light insulation contains about 20 square meters, and P-60 contains about 40 square meters.
- PureOne can be purchased at a price of 1500-1600 rubles per cubic meter of material, about the same price as TERRA insulation.
- As for URSA XPS slabs, their cost starts from 3,500 rubles per cubic meter of insulation and reaches 5,500 rubles per cubic meter. At the same time, depending on the thickness of the slab, a cube of this insulation contains from 10 to 30 square meters of material.
The cost of the material will be slightly lower if you make a wholesale purchase and pick up the purchase from the warehouse, pick-up.
Ursa insulation materials are attractive not only for their properties, but also for their high environmental friendliness of materials. Today this is an additional significant argument in favor of this product.
Features of home insulation
When insulating different parts of the house, you should use a specific size and type of material. First of all, the façade will be insulated. To do this, it is better to use URSA GEO mineral wool, after which you can use external finishing with siding, natural and artificial stone, and brick.
Roof insulation
For the roof, you should select an insulation option based on the type of roof covering and the characteristics of the attic space. For pitched roofs, thermal insulation is laid under the rafters and between them, a super-diffusion membrane must be laid on the outside, and a waterproofing film on the room side.
To insulate a flat roof, materials with high strength should be used, so mineral wool is not used in this case. The optimal solution would be to use Ursa XPS, which is characterized by high strength and moisture resistance.
Installation of Ursa to a frame wall
For internal thermal insulation work, it is recommended to use various options of mineral wool. It not only protects from the cold, but also largely absorbs sound.
Installation of insulation
The use of high-quality insulation guarantees an optimal indoor microclimate and savings on heating. Installation of Ursa is quite simple, so even inexperienced builders can use it.
Advantages of URSA mineral wool thermal insulation
URSA TERRA is an excellent thermal insulation material in a low price category. Despite its low cost, mineral wool is an environmentally friendly material, fireproof, has good noise insulation, minimal thermal conductivity (about 0.034 watts per meter per Kelvin) and is superior to its competitors in the same price category.
Do-it-yourself installation of URSA mineral wool
One of the most important characteristics of URSA GEO is that the material does not burn and prevents the spread of fire. Therefore, this glass wool is suitable for insulating residential premises. The material can be used to insulate floors, walls, interior partitions and floors. By insulating your home with a sufficient layer of mineral wool, you can be sure that the walls will not freeze.
The main advantage of URSA PureOne is that the fiberglass binder uses acrylic. New technology, used today all over the world, has become available in Russia. Thanks to the use of acrylic, URSA PureOne thermal insulation is safe for humans, it can be used in residential premises, and is recommended for thermal insulation of children's institutions and hospitals.
Dimension
Types of packaging
Many buyers of this material are primarily interested in the dimensions of a roll of Ursa insulation - after all, only knowledge of the dimensions allows one to accurately calculate how many rolls are required to perform certain jobs. (See also the article Insulation of building facades: types.)
And the dimensions of Ursa insulation are quoted as follows:
- length 10000 mm, width 1200 mm, thickness 100 mm for GLASSWOOL on pitched roofs;
- length 9000 mm, width 1200 mm, thickness can be either 50 mm or 100 mm - GLASSWOOL for various purposes,
- length 18000 mm, width 1200 mm, thickness 50 mm - with one or two canvases in the package. Used as a material for various purposes.
Important! At the same time, the cost of Ursa insulation varies depending on whether the material belongs to one of these types.
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.
Sizes at your discretion
Standard forms of release are slabs and rolls. Standardized dimensions are 1250 mm in length, 600 mm in width and 50 mm. To expand the range and for the convenience of consumers, the manufacturer offers options for length - from 1000 mm to 6.2 m and thickness - 100 mm. The material cuts well and does not cause difficulties when calculating the required quantity.
Due to their chemical composition, insulation from URSA® has a temperature range of use from minus 60 to plus 220 degrees Celsius. The average density of the material is 20 kg per cubic meter.
Insulation sheets and mats are not susceptible to moisture. So, when the material is partially immersed in water, its water absorption will be about one liter per square meter of surface.
Today, the world of insulating substances is quite crowded.
More frequent crises in construction and, as a consequence, a drop in consumer demand have provoked an intensified struggle for clients. Against this background, URSA demonstrates enviable calm. The reason here is obvious - excellent quality, excellent characteristics and a fair price - this is what the consumer was waiting for and his hopes were not deceived!
URSA insulation in house construction. Insulation of a frame house with mineral wool ARSENAL.BY
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 stress and chemicals
In the EPS product category, only one type of product is produced. 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.
"Pure One"
The product is based on acrylic. In addition to high-quality insulation, it also provides good sound insulation. The peculiarity is that when working with it, no protective equipment is required. Recommended for use without restrictions.
Peculiarities
- The product is characterized by increased sound absorption. Excellent for insulating surfaces when the thickness of the protective layer is important (interior decoration, partitions, etc.).
- Inert to almost all substances.
- Increased elasticity, which in some cases eliminates the need for additional fixation of products.
- In terms of basic characteristics (thermal conductivity, vapor permeability) it surpasses GEO products.
Price – from 120 rubles/m².
Dimensions
- For XPS slabs, the main linear parameters (L x W and T) are 1.25 x 0.6 m and from 3 to 10 cm.
- Samples based on glass wool are characterized by roll length from 9 to 18 m, width - 1.2 m, thickness - from 5 to 20 cm.
There are other options on sale, including ready-made “cutting” for standard and non-standard sizes. For example, 1 x (0.5 or 0.61) m.
For a more complete understanding of the specifics of use, it is necessary to clarify that all varieties of “Urs” are also divided into a number of “modifications”, each of which has certain, individual properties. Therefore, when choosing a material for specific conditions of use and further operation, it is advisable to become familiar with all the characteristics in more detail.
DIY installation of URSA mineral wool
Photo. Application of URSA for thermal insulation of residential buildings
Like any other inorganic thermal insulation made of fiberglass or basalt, URSA is afraid of contact with water. Therefore, when installing this material, you should use a vapor-waterproofing barrier to protect the mineral wool from getting wet. The air cells between the fibers of the material retain heat perfectly, but as soon as the fibers get wet, the thermal conductivity of URSA increases significantly.
Contact with water is not dangerous for extruded polystyrene foam URSA XPS, which is a clear plus when insulating the blind area and foundation of a house. The slabs can last over 50 years, while the slabs do not change in size, however, polystyrene foam emits harmful substances at high temperatures. Therefore, this thermal insulation is not recommended for use in residential premises.
Safe and environmentally friendly PureOne material
Ursa PureOne insulation - the product is manufactured according to high environmental standards, without the use of formaldehyde, phenol and recyclable materials. Thin and soft fibers are joined with acrylic. The material is white, elastic and resilient, does not emit dust during operation, and does not deform over time. It is used for thermal insulation of children's and medical institutions.
Insulation can be installed inside a child’s room on the walls and floor; it will protect the room not only from cold, but also from noise. The series includes:
- 34PN - slabs with high sound absorption class A, product dimensions 1250x600x50/100 mm;
- 37RN - mats for indoor and outdoor placement, roll size 10000x1200x50/100 mm;
- 35QN - mats for children's institutions, thickness 50-100 mm.
The material has the following technical characteristics:
- high vapor permeability - 0.51;
- low thermal conductivity - 0.034-0.037 W/m*K;
- operating temperature - from −60º to +220ºC;
- flammability class - NG.
The insulation is safe for patients with asthma and those prone to allergies.
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.
