What is stone wool insulation and its benefits

Stone wool

- the insulating material is produced from natural basalt mineral, it is environmentally friendly, completely harmless to the environment and human health.
Stone wool has a number of advantages compared to other types of insulation:

1. Stone wool cover keeps the apartment warm in winter and cool in summer.

2. Stone wool is resistant to burning. The material can withstand high temperatures above 1000 * C, prevents melting and fire spread.
Stone wool has a high density and perfectly absorbs sound. This means reducing noise and increasing comfort at home.

4. Stone wool repels water and moisture, which prevents dampness and mold in the house. Using rock wool helps create a healthier environment.

5. Stone wool is environmentally friendly. The material is harmless both during installation and operation. Like other types of fiber insulation, it creates almost no dust and can be installed without the use of a large number of protective equipment and devices.

Although phenol and formaldehyde-based resins are used in the production of stone wool, their amount is insignificant, this material is considered environmentally friendly, moreover, these substances are neutralized during the production process

Since the 20th century, stone wool has become widespread. Since it is 95% natural material, it is used in the insulation of various types of buildings.
Walls. As a heater for the facade, this material is very popular. Thermal insulation properties prevent heat loss in winter and keep cool in summer.
Floors are often insulated, which provides sound insulation.
Roofs (flat and pitched) are partially insulated with this insulation. True, it is not recommended to use stone wool alone, but it is suitable as part of the protection.
Partitions inside rooms are often made with this material. Provides additional sound insulation.
Bearing columns, reinforced concrete floors, transit channels, cable and pipe passages can be made using stone wool. This provides fire protection and additional safety of apartment residents.


Stone wool is used in construction:
installation of ventilated facades of buildings of various purposes;
insulation of building structures both inside and outside buildings;
insulation of engineering communications and building elements made of various materials;
for the insulation of fire-hazardous zones and objects that usually work at high temperatures;
for sound insulation of objects and buildings of various purposes
Despite the many advantages of stone wool, some companies refuse to use it in their projects due to its high price. However, Sr Construction's projects used stone wool insulation system.

SR Construction is a construction company that has been successfully operating for many years. You can evaluate our benefits and customer reviews by reading them. This will help you make the right decision when buying a new apartment.