In 2007, the large Russian construction holding TechnoNIKOL launched another brand known as ISOBOX.
Under it, non-flammable, waterproof, heat- and sound-insulating mineral wool slabs made from basalt rocks are successfully sold.
Mineral insulation ISOBOX in shrink packaging
Geometric parameters
Isobox insulation is available in several standard sizes, but all products are produced in the form of mineral wool slabs and rolls. Depending on the brand and purpose, their thickness can be different: 50, 100, 150, 200 mm. Length and width of slabs: 1200x600 mm, 1200x500 mm, 1000x600 mm, 1000x500 mm. The number of products in a package can vary: from 3 to 12.
The roll version of the brand is represented by the Teploroll brand. This is a non-flammable material intended for the improvement of premises and objects, the structural characteristics of which guarantee the absence of external load on the insulation. The width of the canvases is 500, 600, 1000, 1200 mm. Length – 10-14 meters. Thickness – 40-200 mm.
Conclusion
TechnoNIKOL is one of the largest manufacturers of thermal insulation materials, known in the construction market since 1992. And, judging by the products, some of which we have reviewed, you can without a doubt make a choice in favor of mineral insulation from this particular production.
Reduced costs for heating the room, excellent sound insulation and durability of the insulating structure are guaranteed! And in the video presented in this article you will find additional information on this topic.
Characteristics of Isobox Light and Extra Light boards
Thermal insulation Isobox “Light” and “Extralight” are universal materials recommended for use in private low-rise housing construction. These mineral wool sheets are optimal for laying in openings between posts in frames.
Both modifications of the boards do not shrink, are non-flammable, and have a low degree of moisture absorption. These materials have the same geometric parameters: length - 1000-1200 mm, width - 500-600 mm, thickness - 40-200 mm in increments of 10 mm. “Light” has a higher density compared to “Extralight”: 34-42 kg/m³ versus 30-38 kg/m³ .
Description of what kind of material it is, characteristics, properties, areas of application
Basalt wool is produced from fragments of igneous rock in special closed furnaces using blowing technology. The material has a fibrous structure, the threads are held together by polymers. As a result, the insulation has low thermal conductivity, light weight, excellent strength, non-flammability, high melting point, repels water, durability, and resistance. to the effects of chemicals, optimal vapor permeability. Other characteristics and properties are presented in detail in a separate article.
Basalt insulation ISOBOX ExtraLight-31 100Х600Х1200 mm/4.32m2/0.432m3/6pcs. Stroylandia Photos
Customer Reviews
Considering customer reviews about the presented insulation, one can note the predominance of positive statements. Many private property owners who have used Isobox for insulation note the reasonable cost of the material.
Thanks to an extensive dealer network, you can purchase the necessary thermal insulation in almost any city in our country. It has shown its high efficiency during operation. Insulation can significantly reduce energy bills. This is a durable, strong and reliable material. It is chosen by many domestic homeowners for various buildings, structures and premises.
Having examined the features of Isobox insulation, we can note its high quality. This is an environmentally friendly, reliable material that has been in use for several decades.
Reviews from professional builders
Reviews about Isobox insulation are left by professional builders. They claim that domestically produced mineral wool is of high quality. It is lightweight but durable. At the same time, installation of thermal insulation is simple. Cotton wool adds little weight to the structure of buildings.
Before installation, the vacuum packaging is opened. The material is left for 5 minutes. During this time, the panels acquire their natural appearance. After this, you can mount them on the prepared surface.
The quality of finishing when using basalt wool remains consistently high. Cotton wool does not collapse under the influence of various temperatures, does not burn or smolder. Condensation does not appear on interior finishing surfaces. With the correct selection and installation of slabs, it is possible to create a reliable, durable insulating layer.
Manufacturers from Russia and other countries
There is a fairly significant number of enterprises on the market offering basalt wool. Below, the most popular companies and their products are presented and analyzed. When choosing, it is important to take into account the brand (manufacturer) of insulation, since individual enterprises may use unique manufacturing technologies, raw materials of a certain quality level, and equipment with specific functions . As a result, specialized product lines are provided to customers.
Basalt wool for baths
ROCKWOOL: Sauna Butts 1000x600x100mm and other offers
ROCKWOOL is an international company founded in 1909, the central office is located in Denmark , production facilities are present in more than 40 countries, including Russia. The company is a world leader in the production of stone wool solutions. The materials are made from natural stone gabbro-basalt rocks, have EcoMaterial environmental safety certificates and the EcoMaterial Green mark , which demonstrates safety for human health and the environment. Designed for heat and sound insulation for all types of buildings, fire protection of equipment, insulation of pipelines and heating networks.
The manufacturer notes non-flammability (fibers can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees), durability, resistance to water, environmental friendliness, and a combination of operational and aesthetic properties of materials. With the help of ROCKWOOL insulation, it is possible to successfully save energy , while maintaining optimal temperature and microclimate in the room, and provide insulation that provides absorption and/or sound correction.
You can also note the excellent technical characteristics of the materials, which are achieved through the use of the latest high-quality equipment. In the event of a fire, basalt wool does not emit harmful vapors or smoke, since the material contains a minimal amount of resins. The high demand for the products of the Danish manufacturer is due not only to a wide list of advantages, but to a large number of product lines (including specialized ones), the greatest interest is caused by:
- Sauna Butts is a product coated on one side with aluminum foil, designed for use in baths and saunas, intended for the installation of internal partitions, load-bearing walls and ceilings, dimensions - 1000x600x100 and 1000x600x50.
- Light Butts are products developed for thermal insulation of non-load-bearing structures of houses and apartments and have a wide range of applications: walls (in particular frame ones), partitions, balconies, baths and saunas, attic rooms.
- Facade Butts are slabs for organizing thermal insulation of facades, which also provide a base for applying a thin layer of plaster.
- Acoustic Butts are sound-absorbing slabs for all types of premises in houses and apartments, non-residential premises and buildings.
This is only part of the product range offered by the company. Suppliers and the manufacturer directly sell a complete list.
TechnoNIKOL: Rocklight and so on
TechnoNIKOL is a Russian company that produces roofing, hydro- and thermal insulation materials; its products have been produced since 1992. Production sites and representative offices are located in several countries, and the structure of the enterprise also includes educational divisions and research centers . The products are worthy competitors to foreign analogues.
The company produces materials of various densities , which allows solving almost any problem: insulation of non-load-bearing, metal and reinforced concrete structures of walls, balconies, ceilings, installation of plaster and ventilated facades, air ducts.
Basalt insulation ROCKLIGHT-30 50Х600Х1200 mm/5.76m2/0.288m3/8pcs. Stroylandia Photos
All products are manufactured on modern equipment using world-class and independently created developments. As a result, clients receive materials that fully comply with the highest requirements, are certified and environmentally friendly. The best price-quality ratio compared to analogues makes the product attractive to consumers. The following lines of basalt materials are of greatest interest to potential buyers:
- Rocklight - lightweight slabs for organizing heat and sound insulation systems, which are intended for use in pitched roofs, ventilated facades, walls finished with siding, partitions, etc.
- Technoacoustic - non-flammable slabs capable of retaining and absorbing noise, effective in sound and heat insulation of premises for various purposes: houses, apartments, offices, studios, restaurants, etc.
Knauf
A world-famous international company from Germany, founded in 1932, produces a wide range of building materials, including those for insulation. The manufacturer focuses on innovative solutions and maximum use of resources, which ensures the company's leading position in the market. Impeccable product quality guarantees high demand and first lines in ratings. The German company is represented on the Russian market mainly with fiberglass-based materials, so we will not consider the enterprise in detail within the framework of this article.
TeploKNAUF mineral wool for roofing. Photo Pilomaterialy.rf
Izba
The Bogdanovichi Mineral Wool Slabs Plant is a modern enterprise that produces mineral thermal insulation of the IZBA brand (BAZALT IZOLATION). The plant is located in the Sverdlovsk region, in the city of Bogdanovich, with a capacity of about 3,000 tons of mineral wool fiber per month, which is produced from natural raw materials - gabbro-basalt rocks using synthetic binders with water-repellent additives.
Basalt insulation IZBA Standard. photo source here
The latest Italian equipment produces products that have a number of important characteristics : resistance to mechanical stress, biostability, environmental friendliness, low water absorption. All products are certified, have documents on the use of environmentally friendly materials, and are successfully used in civil and industrial projects. The following products are especially popular:
- IZBA Standard is a line of heat and sound insulating materials with different densities and thicknesses of slabs, intended for use in non-load-bearing structures of any type of building: pitched roofs, attic floors, attic floors, etc.
- IZBA Light is a product line for non-load-bearing structures, in particular, ceilings, internal partitions, floors, etc.
- IZBA Venti - slabs designed for heat and sound insulation in suspended facade systems.
Isorok
The Russian brand, the products under which are manufactured by the company of the same name from Tambov, is widely known on the market. JSC "Izorok" is developing modern solutions for energy saving using German technologies and modern Swedish equipment.
Basalt insulation Isoroc Super Warm 100 mm 3.05 sq.m. Photo by Leroy Merlin
Isoroc thermal insulation materials are used in various structural elements; they have (as the manufacturer himself notes) low thermal conductivity, high tear and deformation strength, fire resistance, degree of hydrophobicity, sound insulation ability, good vapor permeability, and environmental friendliness. Several product lines are of greatest interest to Internet users:
- Isolite is a product used as heat and sound insulation of building envelopes of any type of building, in particular, frame walls and partitions, attics, three-layer lightweight masonry, interfloor ceilings, ventilated facades.
- Isofas - moisture-resistant boards designed for insulating external facades with subsequent application of a plaster layer, suitable for various types of structures.
- Isoflor - monolithic slabs, focused on organizing high-quality thermal insulation of any type of building structures; it is most important to use materials for insulation of the following elements: multi-layer roofing systems, self-leveling floors and wet screed, interfloor ceilings, etc.
Paroc
Paroc Group is a manufacturer of thermal insulation materials, the entire range of which is divided into two areas: building insulation and technical insulation; products for ship insulation are often included in a separate category. Energy-efficient stone wool materials are offered to customers under the brand . The company, which has production facilities in several countries, is one of the market leaders. Parok products are analogous to ROCKWOOL materials; they are sold in recognizable packaging with red and white stripes. Since 2022, the Finnish company has been part of the American company Owens Corning.
Basalt insulation Paroc eXtra Smart 50x600x1200 mm 7.2 sq.m. Photo Petrovich
The manufacturer produces fire-resistant building heat and sound insulation for various structural elements of buildings: external walls, roofs, floors, basements, ceilings and partitions. Technical insulation is intended for oil platforms, industrial processes, HVAC systems.
All products are classified as non-flammable and can withstand temperatures of 1000 degrees. When fibers melt, no harmful chemical compounds are released. Only materials that have undergone full technical control by Paroc Group employees are supplied to the market. Several product lines are in particular demand:
- Paroc eXtra is a universal material for heat and sound insulation, fire protection of walls, roofs and floors of all types of buildings; flexible and elastic boards are convenient and easy to install.
- Paroc WAS 35 - slabs for insulating ventilated facades during the construction of new and reconstruction of existing buildings.
- Paroc SSB1 is stone wool intended for organizing a soundproofing layer under self-leveling floors.
Nazarovo/Nazarovo Plant of Thermal Insulation Products and Structures
The Nazarovo TIiK plant produces thermal insulation materials from basalt wool in accordance with Swedish technologies, which ensures high quality products. All materials produced in the form of plates, mats, cords and cylinders are certified.
Basalt insulation Nazarovo. Photo source here
Nazarovo is home to a large basalt deposit , which reduces production costs. Basalt materials have the following characteristics: high level of thermal insulation, fiber thickness ranges from 3.9 to 6 microns, which allows the creation of a significant amount of air layers, which improves the properties of the product; resistance to deformation; resistance to open fire; water resistance; sound regulation.
The materials most interesting to Internet users are:
TEPLIT BLOK and TEPLIT LIGHT are product lines for heat and sound insulation, oriented for use in civil and industrial construction during the construction of new and reconstruction of old buildings. But the materials are designed to work with different structural elements.
Isover
Isover is one of the business areas of the French company Saint -Gobain. An international enterprise, founded in 1665, has been present on the Russian market since 1992 , producing a wide range of building materials, including thermal insulation.
High-quality products based on quartz and basalt are produced at factories in more than 40 countries, Russia is no exception (production is located in Chelyabinsk and Tambov). The brand is invariably associated with products that meet international standards and have hygienic, environmental, and fire safety certificates. The company offers a wide selection of basalt-based materials to solve various problems:
- Isover Facade is a special product in the form of slabs for insulating facades with a thin plaster layer.
- Isover Frame house - heat and sound insulating slabs, characterized by versatility of use: interior partitions, attic floors, walls, joist floors, pitched roofs and attics.
Basalt insulation ISOVER Frame house. photo source here
- Isover Venti is a special product for insulating ventilated facades.
- Isover Acoustic is a special material in the form of plates for improved sound insulation.
Ursa
The Spanish company, headquartered in Madrid, was founded in 1949 and is one of the oldest manufacturers of thermal insulation materials . The company's product range includes mineral materials for sound and heat insulation based on fiberglass, thermal insulation made from extruded polystyrene foam, steam insulation, waterproofing and wind protection.
Thermal insulation Ursa Geo M-11F 12500x1200x50mm foil based on fiberglass. Photo by Maxidom
The list of products is divided into several product lines , each of which has its own purpose. Customers have the opportunity to find and purchase products intended for the following areas of application: walls, roofs, partitions, ceilings, floors, ceilings, foundations, baths and saunas, balconies and loggias, cladding. Due to the lack of materials based on basalt rock in the range, we will not consider the enterprise in detail.
IZOVOL
Basalt insulation IZOVOL L-35. Photo source here
In 2022, one of the leading enterprises in the industry, TechnoNIKOL, acquired 100% of the shares of ZNOiM CJSC (CJSC Plant of Non-Standard Equipment and Metal Products), part of the IZOVOL Group of Companies. A year later, the plant from Belgorod finally became part of the Corporation.
Izovol products have been produced since 2006 , deliveries are made to several districts of Russia, as well as to Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. To produce high-quality stone wool brand IZOVOL (the brand continues to exist), unique melting equipment is used which completely eliminates the formation of slag and coke, which ensures the highest possible quality of the finished product, its safety and purity. The materials are also distinguished by high physical, mechanical and consumer characteristics . IZOVOL products are successfully used to solve a wide range of problems, in particular:
- IZOVOL L-35 and ST-50 - universal products for frame structures;
- IZOVOL F-100 - for insulating facade structures.
BELTEP
The production of BELTEP brand products is carried out by Gomelstroymaterialy OJSC from the Republic of Belarus . The company specializes in the production of building materials; its product range includes thermal insulation boards made of mineral wool. The materials are made from molten basalt fibers.
BELTEP insulation also has soundproofing properties and provides a significant reduction in energy consumption. The main area of application of the product is the insulation of objects of various purposes. The assortment includes products to solve the following problems: universal slabs, for ventilated facades, for plaster, for load-bearing roofs, for sandwich panels. Particular attention should be paid to:
- facade slabs for plaster Facade 12 density 135 kg/cub.m.;
- universal materials Light Extra with a density of 35 kg/cub.m.
Thermolife
The Thermolife plant, located in Kharkov, according to the latest data from open sources, is no longer operating. The company, founded in 2006, produced insulation from mineral (stone) wool. The process used modern Italian equipment; the raw material was basalt rocks, which underwent thorough quality control. At the same time, the use of slag charges was completely excluded.
Comparison with mineral wool and more
Basalt insulation is often compared with other thermal insulation materials, in particular slag, glass and mineral wool . Some characteristics of the materials are similar in parameters, others differ. When choosing, you should carefully study the detailed information about insulation, since it is necessary to take into account all the properties of the materials. Do not forget about the specifics of the proposed work, the level of qualifications of the performers and other initial data.
Insulation "Inside"
When considering the technical characteristics of Isobox insulation, you should pay attention to such a popular series as Inside. This is a hydrophobic material that is non-flammable. It is used when arranging thermal insulation in a well, when creating ventilated facades using two-layer technology. It is also often used for insulating frame structures.
The presented material is produced in slabs measuring 1200:600 mm. In this case, the thickness is 50, 80 and 100 mm. The cost of the presented series is 700-900 rubles.
The density of this material is 40-50 kg/m³. Water absorption is 1%. In this case, the thermal conductivity is 0.037 W/(m*K). When exposed to load, the presented stone wool is deformed by no more than 10%. This is a durable, high-quality material that is in demand today in various areas of construction.
Raw materials for production
Series that are in high demand are insulation “Isobox Extralight”, “Inside”, “Ruf” and others. In the process of manufacturing thermal insulation, the latest technical developments are used.
Mineral wool is an environmentally friendly material. It retains heat indoors efficiently. At the same time, the presented material has many advantages over other types of thermal insulation.
Isobox brand insulation products are produced in accordance with the terms of the international certificate. Basalt stones, marls or other analogue raw materials are used as the basis for production. During production, coke, feedstock and slag are added to the blast furnace. The process of creating mineral wool takes place at a temperature of 1300-1500ºС.
