"If a car, then Mercedes, if a heater, then Ursa (URSA)" - and this statement really takes place. Founded in 2002, the brand under the Spanish-German foundation has proved to everyone who is in charge here.
According to a study by Global Research & Data Services "Insulation" in 2010, the company was the leader in the Russian market for the manufacture of fiberglass products.
It is enough to go to any hardware store and our hero will certainly be among the eminent manufacturers. Why is URSA mineral wool so good? Specifications will show a clear answer to this question.
Product line
Few people know that in fact the URSA concern is part of the URALITA company, which has 4 main areas of activity:
- Pipelines;
- Thermal insulation;
- Plaster;
- Roofing materials.
The URSA brand represents the second group - thermal insulation materials. The company's marketers did not torment buyers with a huge line, but divided all products into 5 main groups:
- GEO;
- PUREONE;
- TERRE;
- XPS;
- SECO.
The latter two are extruded polystyrene foam products and insulating membranes. As part of today's article, we are talking about URSA glass wool, so we will focus on the first three points. Insulation Ursa, both in rolls and in slabs, is made of fiberglass.
What are the disadvantages of Ursa wall insulation?
One of the main disadvantages of installing fiberglass insulation is that loose particles can irritate human skin during the installation of Ursa. Protective clothing is the main method of protection: long trousers and sleeves, collar and cuffs must be buttoned. Buy a respirator specifically designed to filter out fiberglass particles. Thin leather gloves block irritation and at the same time make it easy to work with the instrument. Once you have finished installing Ursa Wall Insulation, you need to shower using cool water to close the pores of your skin so that the fibers will not penetrate your skin.
Another way to avoid discomfort is to opt for quality wall insulation rather than cheap Chinese fakes. If there are many small twisted fibers in the product, then they will be less irritating to the skin during installation.
URSA GEO - fiberglass steers
Urs Geo materials are considered the most popular type of this line. At the moment, this modification has twenty varieties, from universal, general-purpose, to narrow-profile, specialized.
The company itself positions this product as glass wool for soundproofing and thermal insulation. It is recommended to use this type of materials for insulation:
- Facades;
- Pitched roofs;
- Loggias and balconies;
- Partitions;
- Ceilings and floors;
- Baths and saunas;
- Including industrial insulation.
Of course, this is just a conditional list. This direction is distinguished by the name "GEO" to emphasize the environmental friendliness of the insulation.
The main characteristics of the URSA GEO insulation:
- Thermal conductivity coefficient: 0.035-0.044 W / m * C;
- Moisture absorption: no more than 1 kg / square meter;
- Flammability group: NG (non-flammable);
- Temperature range: -60 to +300 degrees Celsius.
Below in the table: Ursa specifications of the GEO line
| Characteristics: Ursa Geo insulation and description | |||
| Name | Appointment | Form Factor | Preferred construction area |
| GEO M-11 | Universal | Roll | Private |
| URSA GEOMini | URSAmini repeats the features of the superior product, but has a more compact size | ||
| Geo Private House | Universal product for apartments and houses. Packing 20 square meters | ||
| Geo Universal Plates | For private use, recommended for facades and other walls. | ||
| Ursa Light (Geo Kf) | For private houses and apartments. The roll type of material does not imply use on facades, but only in unloaded structures, for example, for filing in plasterboard partitions. | ||
| Geo pitched roof | The main field of application is clear from the name. Product feature: pre-slicing. Part of the roll can be detached without using a knife | ||
| Geo 37 RN Comfort | The manufacturer recommends for walls of frame houses, roofs and attic floors | ||
| GEO Noise protection | The name speaks for itself. According to the company, the level of penetrating noise is reduced by 2-3 times. | ||
| GEO Frame | Applications: professional construction - especially frame houses. | ||
| GEO M-11F | The letter "f" in the title means "foil". The element of this model: saunas and baths are rooms with high humidity. | ||
| GEO M-15 | Partitions, pitched roofs | Professional | |
| GEO M-25 | Insulating material for pipelines with a temperature not exceeding 270 degrees | ||
| GEO M-25F | The letter "F" also indicates foil. The insulation has a vapor barrier layer. It is used for pipelines with a surface temperature of at least +20 degrees. | ||
| URSAGEOfacade | Designed for ventilated facades. | Slabs | |
| Geo P 15 | Frame walls and partitions. | ||
| Geo P 20 | Insulation for curtain facades | ||
| Geo P 30 | Designed for three-layer walls. Can be used in multi-storey buildings. | ||
| Geo P 35 | Vibration resistant plates. For example, they can be used to insulate railway cars. | ||
| Geo P 45 | Stiffer slabs than P35, but retaining their vibration resistance. | ||
| Geo P 60 | Sound insulation of floating floors. The noise level can be reduced by 30 dB. |
Insulation on fiberglass basis "GEO" can be used in a variety of conditions. For example, there are specialized options like URSA GEO Facade. There are also more universal ones. For example, the URSA MINI is used for a wide variety of purposes.
Line of materials based on EPS
The materials have a low thermal conductivity (0.028-0.035 W / mK), have increased strength and low specific gravity (45 kg / m³), which reduces the weight of the structure. Extruded polystyrene foam is characterized by closed cells in the structure, the diameter of which does not exceed 0.2 mm. This structure provides moisture resistance in damp conditions.
URSA XPS
Insulation resistant to stress and chemicals
In the EPS product category, only one type of product is produced. The material has a universal application, but it is more often used for insulation work during the construction of railroad embankments, runways, lower and underground floors of buildings.
URSA XPS range:
- high strength material N-V, sold in slabs 60 x 125 cm;
- N-III sheets are produced with straight and stepped side edges;
- N-III-G4 slabs are produced with a thickness of 3-10 cm, size 60 x 125 cm.
Products do not react to the action of acids, fats, alkalis, lime, bitumen and other corrosive substances, but decompose when in contact with tar, hydrocarbons, gasoline and formic acid.
Terra - we approach professionally
Ursa Terra - mineral wool insulation in the form of slabs and mats. The manufacturer assigns a more professional role to this line. The insulation is intended for industrial facilities and the work of teams. Although, it is clear that this is only conditional. A total of 4 products are presented in the series, 3 of them in the form of plates and 1 in the form of a mat. By the way, you can find out the specific form factor by marking:
- RN - insulation in the form of rolls;
- PN - in the form of slabs.
Main characteristics of URSA TERRA insulation:
- Thermal conductivity coefficient: 0.034-0.039 W / m * C;
- Moisture absorption: no more than 1 kg / m. sq;
- Flammability group: NG (non-flammable);
- Temperature range: -60 to +220 degrees Celsius.
Below in the table are the specifications of the assignments from the manufacturer.
| Name | Appointment | Form Factor | Preferred construction area |
| Ursa Terra34 PN PRO | Plates with a hardness of 20 kg / m3.They can be used in facade external structures without excessively high load. | Slabs | Private |
| URSA TERRA 34 RN Technical mat | Material for technical, for example, pipe insulation. | Heat-insulating mats | |
| URSA TERRA34 PN Noise protection | Soundproofing boards. | Slabs | |
| URSA TERRA 36 PN | Slabs |
Advantages of Ursa products
Most Ursa insulation is based on treated fiberglass. Therefore, such thermal insulation technical characteristics are close to glass wool... In the manufacturing process, sand grains, dolomite, soda, and various additives are used in certain proportions.
Under the influence of temperature, the composition is brought to melting, passed through the apparatus. At the exit, a pulp with glued threads is obtained.
Minvata Ursa has the following advantages:
- reinforced structure thanks to durable fibers;
- increased elasticity, dimensional stability;
- guarantee for the preservation of the original qualities - 50 years;
- water protection technology Water Guard - the liquid rolls off the coating, leaving the insulation dry;
- safety and biostability.
Due to the elastic, long fibers (15-30 cm), the material does not crumble during processing. Installation technology is straightforward. Plate insulation is compressed up to three times, rolled insulation - up to seven. This ensures saving space during transportation, storage of material.
Pure One - when you need perfection
URSA mineral wool unleashes its full strength in the URSA PURE ONE line. The company focuses on the ultra-high quality of such heaters. Of the 3 products in the line, 2 are rolls and one slab. You already know how to distinguish markings. The manufacturer insists on the environmental friendliness of the products. It is stated that the mineral wool does not prick and does not leave dust. 95% renewable fiber. Does not contain formaldehyde, which is released in small quantities during operation and in large quantities when melted. Below are the purposes of each of the products.
Key features of the URSA PURE ONE line:
| Name | Appointment | Form Factor | Preferred construction area |
| ursa pureone34PN | One of the most sustainable products in the line. Plates with a hardness of 18 kg / m3. | Slabs | Professional / private |
| ursa pureone37RN | In general, the materials in this series are recommended for cases where increased environmental friendliness is needed, for example, insulation of kindergartens and rooms. | Mats (rolls) | |
| URSA PURE ONE 35QN | In general, it is similar to the previous one. | Professional |
Ursa specifications and other parameters
Thermal insulation and sound insulation Ursa is a high-quality and modern building material. Its main characteristics:
- the thermal conductivity index is in the range of 0.032-0.046 W / m * K;
- density, depending on the type, is: 9-15 kg / m3 for material in rolls and 15-85 kg / m3 for mineral wool and mats;
- can be used at temperatures from –60 to +290 degrees;
- vapor permeability is 0.051-0.062;
- the service life without loss of basic qualities is from 50 years;
- has a biological resistance to mold, fungi, insects and rodents;
- sound absorption rate is 80-95% of noise;
- incombustibility.
Characteristics of the Ursa line of heat insulators
High thermal insulation qualities, durability and biological stability make it possible to use it for insulation of roofs, facades, walls, ceilings, floors and even steam rooms for a bath.
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The cost
The most burning question that can dot all the "and". How much does insulation with URSA cost? As you've probably guessed by now, the Pure One will turn out to be the most expensive. You have to pay for your health. For example, a roll of Pur Van 37 RN with a length of 6.2 m, a width of 1.2 m, and a thickness of 50 mm will cost 1212 rubles. A, Terra, characteristics density - 18 kg / m3, dimensions 1000 by 600 and 50 mm, will cost 420 rubles for 10 slabs.Cotton wool Ursa Geo M 25 9 meters long, 1.2 wide and 50 mm thick will cost 900 rubles. The number of plates in each package is different.
We tried to focus on technical details here in order to provide as complete information as possible. When insulating a home or office, pay attention to the properties of this brand.
Ursa Pureone - sustainability
Snow-white mineral wool, distinguished by a special production technology. The main advantage is the absolute safety of use. Its use is permitted in institutions with high sanitary and hygienic requirements: kindergartens, hospitals.
Material composition and characteristics
It was possible to achieve such qualities due to rejection of binders made from phenols, formaldehyde resins, recycled products... They were replaced with acrylic. The component is an organic compound, it is harmless to the environment, people, animals. The bright whiteness of Ursa Pureone products is the result of the combination of fused silica and acrylic. Additional dyes are not used in production.
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Performance properties of Pureone line heaters:
- thermal conductivity - 0.34-0.37 W / m * ° С;
- vapor permeability - 0.51 mg / m * h * Pa;
- water absorption - 1 kg / sq. m in 24 hours;
- flammability level - NG.
Variety of product line
The company offers three options for thermal insulation mats:
- Ursa Pureone 34. From the presented model range it is distinguished by the highest class of sound insulation. High technical parameters, including thermal efficiency, make the material in demand in various fields. Insulation is used when finishing noise-absorbing structures, assembling various types of transport, creating acoustic ceilings, as external insulation of walls, attics.
- Ursa Pureone 35. In terms of properties, it is almost identical to the previous position. An additional plus - increased elasticity due to the "elastic felt". Release form - slabs in a roll.
- Ursa Pureone 37 RN. Insulation is produced in the form of elongated mats. Insulation thickness - 50/100 mm, width - 60 cm, length - 125 cm. The increased dimensions make it easier and faster to install the heat insulator on large areas.
