Top 10 mineral wool manufacturers

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

During the construction of modern buildings, great attention is paid to thermal insulation. Among the many heaters, mineral wool stands out for its convenience and affordability. With its help, it is possible to create effective protection against the cold on both horizontal and vertical bases. Today, a wide range of heaters from different manufacturers is presented on the domestic market. Materials differ both in price and technical parameters. The recommendations of our experts will help novice builders choose effective and durable mineral wool.

Recommendations for choosing mineral wool

Varieties of mineral wool. In the manufacture of this heat insulator, manufacturers use different raw materials and technologies. Currently, the building materials market offers consumers the following types of insulation.

1. Glass wool is considered a traditional heat insulator, for the manufacture of which glass, lime, sand and other chemical compounds are used. All this mass is sent to the furnace, and after the melt it is blown into fibers with a diameter of up to 15 microns and a length of 5-50 mm. Glass wool can be used in a wide range of temperatures; over time, it does not deform and does not cake.

2. Slag wool is made from waste from metallurgical production, which explains the low price of the material. The insulation consists of the finest fibers (up to 12 microns) up to 1,6 cm long. Residual acidity is considered a negative factor for slag wool, therefore contact of the insulation with metal structures must be excluded.

3. Stone wool consists of the finest threads of gabbro and diabase. Their thickness varies within 5-12 microns with a length of up to 1,6 cm. The strengths of the insulation are plasticity, environmental friendliness, and no shrinkage.

4. Basalt wool is made using a unique technology, thanks to which binders and additional chemical additives are not introduced into the product. Gabbro-basalt fibers reach a diameter of 15 microns, and the length varies from 2 to 5 cm. The material successfully combines environmental friendliness and durability.

Density. Experts consider density to be the cornerstone characteristic of mineral wool. It is indicated in kg / cu. m.

1. High plasticity has a material with the designation P-75 (density 75 kg / mXNUMX). It is designed for insulation of communications, horizontal and slightly inclined bases.

2. Heat insulator P-125 has soundproofing parameters, strength and elasticity. The scope is quite wide, starting with wall insulation and ending with interior partitions.

3. The product marked PZh-175 has an increased rigidity of the plates, excellent soundproofing abilities and incombustibility.

4. Mineral wool PZH-200 meets all the requirements of modern fire safety. Such insulation is used in the construction of shops, warehouses and industrial buildings. The high strength of the insulation is achieved due to the presence of a reinforcing layer inside.

Form. From the factory conveyor, mineral wool can come out in two forms.

1. It is convenient to mount plates or mats on any horizontal and vertical bases with a flat surface. The range of mats is large, they differ in thickness, width, length and density.

2. Rolled material is more convenient for insulating pipes, ventilation shafts, corner structures. But the choice of thicknesses and density is quite modest.

We have selected the top 10 mineral wool manufacturers for our review. All these heaters can be purchased at hardware stores in Russia. When distributing positions, the editors of the magazine simplerule relied on the opinion of experts, taking into account the feedback from domestic users.

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Rating of the best manufacturers of mineral wool

Rockwool

Rating: 5.0

The Danish company ROCKWOOL has rich experience in the development and production of thermal insulation materials. The first heaters were created back in 1909. Today, the concern has opened many branches in different countries of the world, there are brand production sites in Russia. Experts explain the popularity of ROCKWOOL mineral wool with a good ratio of cost and quality. The heat insulator is used both in the construction of private houses, and in the construction of high-rise buildings and industrial buildings. The asset of the Danish mineral wool should include convenient packaging, soundproofing abilities, and durability. The brand becomes the winner of our review.

Domestic consumers speak flatteringly about the affordable price, environmental friendliness and durability. It does not cause difficulties in transporting the material.

Paroc

Rating: 4.9

The Finnish brand Paroc boasts an 80-year history. The mineral wool of this manufacturer is distinguished by high thermal insulation qualities. Not surprisingly, the company’s largest partners are located in the Nordic countries of Europe. In 2013, a production site was opened in our country. Insulation has repeatedly won honorary awards at international exhibitions dedicated to building materials. The strengths of Paroc mineral wool are considered by experts to be environmentally friendly and resistant to fire.

Russian builders praise the material for ease of use and harmlessness to the human body. However, do not neglect personal protective equipment, but you should choose mineral wool with a high density.

Knob

Rating: 4.8

Since 1932, the Knauf company has been engaged in the production of building materials. Mineral wool takes pride of place in the catalog of the German manufacturer. This thermal insulation product is in steady demand in our country. The raw material for the production of insulation is basalt. The finest fibers are made from it, which later turn into rolls and mats. There is a special series of fiberglass-based mineral wool, such material is required for thermal insulation of chimneys or stoves. The experts liked the classification of heaters, you can choose mineral wool for ceilings or walls, roofs or ceilings.

Consumers are satisfied with the affordable price, excellent thermal insulation properties, and a wide range of varieties. The disadvantage of the product is its attractiveness to rodents.

Isover

Rating: 4.7

The Isover brand is a key business of the large corporation Saint-Gobain. Experts note a large number of developments and patents; it is not for nothing that the company is included in the TOP-100 in terms of innovation. The production of mineral wool has been established at 40 production sites around the world. Izover in Russia has become a household name, which is called a high-quality heat insulator. Mineral wool complies with all world standards; it is made from natural materials such as basalt and quartz. The main advantages of insulation are strength and elasticity.

Consumers believe that Isover mineral wool perfectly combines affordable price, economical consumption, ease of transportation and installation. But the material is afraid of moisture, and during operation, you still need to use personal protective equipment.

BEAR

Rating: 4.6

The leading player on the European market is URSA. The company specializes in the production of fiberglass insulation and extruded polystyrene foam. Production sites have been built in eight countries of the world, three branches are located in Russia. Since 2017, the brand has been owned by the German holding company Xella Group. Heat-insulating materials are made on the German hi-tech equipment. Experts paid special attention to the environmentally friendly freon-free foaming technology (carbon dioxide plays the role of a foaming agent).

Russian builders praise URSA mineral wool for decent heat and sound insulation qualities, resistance to weather influences, resistance to deformation. The weak side of the insulation is considered to be zero vapor permeability.

ISOVOL

Rating: 4.5

A young player in the Russian market is the domestic company IZOVOL. The first product (basalt mineral wool) was released in 2006. The main principles of work are advanced technologies, environmental friendliness, and individual approach. The manufacturer offers a wide range of heaters, the catalog contains both universal products and highly specialized ones. Due to the high quality of IZOVOL mineral wool, it is in demand not only in our country, but also among our neighbors. Experts highlight such advantages of a heat insulator as light weight, reasonable price and fire safety. The brand closes the TOP-6 of our review.

In the reviews, users praise IZOVOL mineral wool for its low price, environmental friendliness, and a wide range. Of the minuses, they note a large amount of dust during operation.

Technonikol Rocklight

Rating: 4.4

The Russian company TechnoNIKOL was founded in 1992. The first products were rolled roofing materials, and in 2006, the production of stone wool based on basalt was launched at the Ryazan plant. The uniqueness of Rocklight insulation, according to experts, is an innovative technology for producing cotton wool. Thanks to it, it is possible to obtain a heater for 98% consisting of air. The advantages of the material include incombustibility, environmental friendliness and high vapor permeability. The scope of mineral wool is wide, starting with the insulation of the ceiling and ending with the thermal insulation of the walls.

Domestic consumers are satisfied with the low price, good thermal insulation properties, ease of installation. By cons, they include a loose structure and the formation of dust during the installation process.

Thermolife

Rating: 4.3

For more than 30 years, the Thermolife company has been manufacturing heaters. Basalt rocks are used as raw materials. They go through rigorous quality control before they reach the production site. The experts liked the manufacturing technology, which does not use slag charge. The high quality of mineral wool is ensured by advanced Italian equipment. The heat insulator has such important qualities as incombustibility, good water repellency, chemical resistance and environmental friendliness.

Builders praise the insulation for the exact geometric dimensions, competent selection of the thickness and width of the plates. But the density of different mats is not the same, some experts do not recommend using mineral wool for facade insulation.

Beltep

Rating: 4.2

Since 2005, the Belarusian company OJSC Gomelstroymaterialy has been producing thermal insulation boards Beltep. This is the only manufacturer of mineral wool in the Republic of Belarus. Experts appreciated the wide range of stone wool, consisting of 7 groups. The consumer is offered both roll products and mats of different thicknesses. The company received the EUCEB (European Union) certificate, which confirms the environmental friendliness of the heat insulator. The asset of the insulation should include excellent vapor permeability, fire safety, resistance to deformation, easy installation.

Users liked the combination of affordable price, durability and efficiency. Of the minuses, the unpleasant smell of phenolic resin is most often mentioned.

Isoroc

Rating: 4.1

The Russian company Izorok registered the Isoroc trademark in 2000. As a raw material for the manufacture of mineral wool, the manufacturer uses non-combustible natural components. Insulation successfully combines lightness and compressive strength. These qualities make the material durable. Thanks to its fibrous structure, the thermal insulation material exhibits a unique ability to absorb noise and vibration. Good vapor permeability contributes to the removal of excess moisture from the building, providing additional ventilation of the interior space. Since 2016, the brand has been owned by the largest Saint-Gobain concern.

On thematic sites, Isoroc mineral wool is praised for its good quality, affordable price, fire safety and durability. But when wet, the effectiveness of the heat insulator is greatly reduced.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.