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Ecowool
tervetuloa
Insulation Material
These product
properties
position
Ecowool
uniquely into
leadership of
ecological
insulation
markets.
MARKETING
HARDWARE STORES
PRODUCTION
SUBCONTRACTORS
CONSTRUCTORS, BUILDERS
Ecowools properties as
insulation material
Cellulose fibre insulation = Ecowool has been used in the world over 60 years. By now millions of houses
have been insulated with cellulose fibre.
As a result of continuing research work Ecowools a competitive consistency cornerstones are established:
Because of the density of the material the air conductivity of Ecowool is small
air conductivity 80...120 x 10-6 m3/msPa
In any fire cases Ecowool neither burst into flames, nor smelt, nor sinter but smoulder slowly. This is
due to the used fire retarding agents - boron compounds. During the possible fire Ecowool's boron
compounds release their crystallization water and in this way moisten the insulating layer, cool down the
heat and retard the fire. Ecowool has an ability to protect the structures against fire
As a wood fibre -based insulation material Ecowool has excellent moisture properties. By using Ecowool
as insulation material wood-framed external walls can be built without plastic film vapour barrier
Boric acid is used as fire retarding agent. Borax is effective rot retardant. These boron compounds
prevent the growth of fungi. Even existing fungus die when they come into contact with Ecowool. Microorganisms or smaller rodents do not thrive in the insulation
Ecowool's
good thermal
insulation
properties
Wood fibre as
raw material
Air
Wood density
fibre
Method of
installation
Ecowool as product in
insulation markets
WOOD FIBRE AS RAW MATERIAL
As a wood fibre-based insulation material Ecowool contains the good
thermal properties of wood
AIR
Ecowool utilizes the good thermal insulation ability of air. In Ecowool
there is 85 - 92 % unbound air. Even the fibres themselves contain air
and act as insulation
DENSITY
Ecowool's density is result of effective manufacturing process: in
process recycled paper is shredded mechanically down into extremely
fine wood fibres
Ecowool's air conductivity is small due to the fine and tight consistency
METHOD OF INSTALLATION
Ecowool is blown or sprayed into the space to be insulated. In this way
Ecowool reaches all the most inaccessible nooks and crannies and
provides a seamless and tight insulation
Thermal conductivity
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Product
Nominal
dry density
kg/m3
Normal thermal
conductivity
n W/mK
Blown rockwool 1
30
0.050
Blown rockwool 2
36
0.045
Blown rockwool 3
40
0.050
Blown glasswool 1
20
0.050
Blown glasswool 2
25
0.045
35
0,036-0.041
Air conductivity
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Product
Air conductivity
m3/ms Pa
Dry density
kg/m3
Blown rockwool
190...310*10 -6
(550*10 -6)
50,9...60,8
Blown glasswool
480...960*10 -6
(1310 *10 -6)
22,00...29,9
Ecowool
=cellulose fibre
80...120*10 -6
(150*10 -6)
30,6...40,0
Fire properties
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Temperature (C )
Product
Rock wool
(mineral wool)
Ecowool
(cellulose wool)
Glass wool
Measurement
point
bottom board
insulation
upper board
bottom board
insulation
upper board
bottom board
insulation
upper board
10 min.
15 min.
20 min.
25 min.
30 min.
112
20
18
115
18
18
115
75
25
245
65
18
300
18
18
630
75
45
680
75
75
730
95
20
750
500
100
800
80
65
830
95
70
820
720
370
820
200
75
840
95
85
830
800
670
Moisture properties
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As organic insulation material Ecowool's moisture behaviour varies from typical moisture behaviour of
other insulation materials.
MOISTURE BEHAVIOUR
Inorganic insulation materials
The fibres of inorganic insulation materials are incapable of binding and releasing moisture
moisture does not bind into insulation. When the moisture condenses into water, it flows between the fibres down to
constructions and may cause rot and decays
use of plastic film vapour barriers is necessary within inorganic insulation materials
Ecowool's raw material wood fibre is capable of binding moisture and releasing it without losing its thermal insulation
properties
Ecowool's moisture content follows the relative air humidity like wood
Because of this property - breathing - Ecowool insulated houses can be built without vapour barrier
Installation
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Ecowool is installed into space to be insulated by blowing when the material reaches all the most
inaccessible nooks and crannies and provides a seamless insulation layer. As blown, the material
surrounds tightly electric pipes and other constructions which are difficult to insulate
insulation layer will be dense and without gaps
there are no leaking joints in lead-throughs and lattices
METHODS OF BLOWING
There are two methods of blowing
The spray on -method used in open wall
constructions gives undeniable advantage
for Ecowool's user. When the material is
moisturized with water, the lignin of wood
fibre will activate and it will function like a
glue. This means that Ecowool adheres
tightly in the constructions and forms a
dense insulation layer without any gaps.
Method of blowing
Binding
agent
Blowing -method
Air
Spray on -method
Water
Usage possibilities
attics
floored attics
sloping ceilings
closed wall
constructions
open wall constructions
SAVINGS
Blowing method means to the end user savings during the building time. For example there will be no
waste pieces only the amount needed. This is a big advantage compared with board like insulation
materials. Blowing is a very quick method and guarantees a superior installation result.
Installation
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CEILINGS
Density 45 kg/m3
ATTICS
Density 30 - 35 kg/m3
WALLS
Density 35kg/m3
Exterior and interior walls
(spray on method)
Density 65 kg/m3
Vertical hollows
(dry blowing method)
FLOORS
Density 40 - 50 kg/m3
Technical data
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Thermal
conductivity
R = 0.040 W/mK
(Actual -values determined and approved by local authorities)
Fire category
Air conductivity
moisture content
pH-value
Package
Density
Power supply
Ecowool
-Natural insulation material
During the last few years a great deal of environmental and healthy demands are placed for building
materials. Ecowool is an insulation material alternative which excels in these properties:
DEMANDS FOR
INSULATION
MATERIALS.
IN THE FUTURE
INSULATION
MATERIALS ARE
ALSO REQUIRED
TO BE MORE
AND MORE
ENVIRONMENT
FRIENDLY AND
HEALTHY!
Environment
friendly
insulation
material
Ecowool
Healthy
insulation
material
as Ecowool is a breathing
insulation, moisture related
problems in structures are
minimized
Environmental friendly
insulation material
Ecowool is made from recycled paper. Ecowool contains 80 % pure recycled newsprint and rest 20 %
non-volatile and safe fire and rot retarding agents.
As raw material the recycled paper is removed from general waste, thus reducing the overall burden.
Processing into Insulation is an ideal use for recycled paper.
Ecowool's manufacturing process does not harm the environment
Ecowool's manufacturing process is simple. It has two main phases:
1) pre-crushing where the recycled paper is pre-shredded and
2) refining where the pre-crushed paper is milled into a very fine fibrous form. In the second phase the fire
and rot retardants are added.
Manufacturing of Ecowool does not harm the environment with toxic emissions, nor does it use
non-renewable natural resources. The energy consumption of process is low.
Product
Mineral wool
Ecowool
Energy
consumption
KWh/kg
Glasswool: 6,5
Rockwool: 3
0,16
Energy
consumption
KWh/m3
180
5
The above mentioned inconveniences can be avoided by naturally breathing structures. This means constructions
without vapour barriers.
Ecowool's raw material wood fibre is able to bind moisture and release it
without losing its thermal insulation properties
Ecowool's moisture content follows the relative air humidity like wood
Ecowools advantages
for end user
ECONOMICAL
LIVING
The time of cheap energy is over. Ecowool's good thermal insulation ability
means to the end user energy savings, savings in heating/cooling costs
Ecowool reduces repairing costs because it protects the building effectively
against harmful effects of cold/hot and moisture
Also the savings during the building time are remarkable. By using Ecowool there
will be no waste, only the amount needed
HEALTHY LIVING
SAFE INSULATION
MATERIAL CHOICE
Ecowool is a safe insulation material choice. In any fire cases Ecowool neither
burst into flames nor smelt. It slows the fire and cools down the insulation layer.
Ecowools fire properties give time to rescue during the possible fire
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