Mineral wool: Properties & Advantages
Because of its useful material properties, mineral wool is often used as insulation. It is very affordable and easy to use. This article will explain the benefits, characteristics and types of mineral wool.
What is mineral wool insulation?
Mineral wool is spun yarn made from melted glass (glass or rock wool), or a combination of both. To create a woolly structure, one must combine the threads in a specific way.
The wool is then compressed into boards and mineral wool batts, which serve as insulation. Loose wool is especially useful for blowing in hollow spaces like cavity walls.
Minerals that are abundant in nature are used to make mineral wool.
Properties:
* Excellent thermal conductivity and sound insulation
* Very Cheap and Affordable
* The insulation made of mineral wool is non-flammable
* Material maintains its insulation properties indefinitely
* Mineral wool is resistant to moulds because it doesn't absorb moisture.
* This product can be recycled (new wool could also be made from it).
* Lowest environmental footprint
* Wide range of applications
The Advantages of Insulating with Mineral Wool:
Good thermal insulation
Mineral wool is an excellent insulation because it can retain much air due to its open fiber structure. This insulation type has a lambda value between 0.03 W/mK and 0.04 W/mK. Both rock wool and glass wool are resistant to thermal ageing. This means that the product's insulation capacity will remain the same throughout the life of the building.
Mineral wool insulation is also resistant to shrinkage or expansion. Therefore, thermal bridges and joints between materials are kept as close as possible.
Fire safety
Mineral wool insulation is fireproof, and it does not conduct heat. It is therefore well-suited for areas that place high standards on fire safety. Mineral wool is used often in fireproof doors and partition walls, ceilings, protective clothes, and other fire-retardant items.
Nowadays, insurance companies require that buildings be fire-resistant. Sometimes, fireproof insulations are even required. Mineral wool insulation is Euro Class A in terms of fire safety. It is the most efficient insulation material.
Soundproofing properties
Mineral wool insulation is a good choice for noise pollution protection due to its unique structure and composition. Special acoustic floor, wall and ceiling tiles are available to absorb sound waves. For consumer purposes, rock wool blankets are often used in ceilings, floors, and walls. For example, think about partition walls or attic floors.
A combination of plasterboard with mineral wool can absorb sound waves in false walls and partition walls. To avoid any contact between boards, it is crucial to isolate the frames as acoustically as possible.
Keeping all the benefits and properties of mineral wool insulation, many property owners are moving towards application and installation of mineral wool insulation in their properties. GIS Insulation are always available for this task as a proficient insulation solution provider. We have the best in the business insulation materials and experienced engineers in our vicinity to help you get the best insulation for your property.
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