All About ECOWOOL Insulation

June 9th, 2021

ECOWOOL insulation has been providing fire safety, thermal and acoustic solutions to Australia for over 13 years. They offer a range of environmentally sustainable products that can make your home, office or factory more comfortable and energy efficient. 

ECOWOOL’s new generation of glass mineral wool is the result of thirty years of industry research. To meet the growing demand for more sustainable construction materials and to help contribute to energy conservation and reduced carbon emissions, ECOWOOL insulation is made:

·         From 80% recycled glass as a substitute for silica sand

·         Naturally brown without artificial colours added

·         Free from CFCs, HCFCs and any other material with ozone depletion potential

ECOWOOL also offers the added benefits of using an innovative binder which incorporates a natural anti-formaldehyde ingredient and has no harmful chemicals. Formaldehyde has traditionally been used as part of the binder in glass mineral wool insulation. Although there is no health risk with the traditional product, formaldehyde as a result may cause irritation and sensitivity. ECOWOOL’s SensiTouch Technology makes the installation process less dusty and itchy compared to conventional glass mineral wool. Benefits include:

Firm Friction Fit – Highly resilient insulation recovers quickly to full thickness for a firm friction fit installation.

Soft Touch Less Itch – Soft to touch and less itch for easier handling and increase productivity.

Fire Safe – Inherently non-combustible and therefore the insulation won’t burn if exposed to fire.

Hypoallergenic – Unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.

All building materials used in wall, ceiling and roof increase thermal resistance to a certain extent, however glass mineral wool is the most efficient at adding thermal resistance because of its low thermal conductivity. By reducing heat flow, a properly insulated building increases overall occupant comfort and keeps energy costs down. 

ECOWOOL is also fast to install and performs for the life of the building with no need for ongoing maintenance. ECOWOOL backs their product with a 70 YEAR WARRANTY, ensuring it will 

·         Maintain its optimum fire resistance performance

·         Be electrically non-conductive, allergy free, will not pack down, will not rot or support mould or deteriorate. 

·         Maintain the stated thermal resistances (R-Values). 

All ECOWOOL products have also received third party Product Certification that they comply with Australian and New Zealand building standards. This gives you the peace of mind that you are fulfilling all your obligations as required under the Building Code of Australia. 

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