What do you think about this?
Byggmax is the first in Europe to launch ISO-soft, an American insulation completely free from the binding agents formaldehyde and urea. The new insulation feels and looks like cotton but has the same high insulation properties as traditional insulation. ISO-soft does not itch and dust as much as rock and glass wool and is a good alternative for allergy sufferers. Byggmax believes that the product will revolutionize the market and is pricing it aggressively to achieve quick spread.
- Everyone who has handled insulation can probably recognize that it itches and dusts a lot. Therefore, it feels good to finally solve a problem that many DIY enthusiasts and professionals have had. This product should have existed long ago, says Magnus Agervald, CEO of Byggmax.
Today's insulation is made of rock and glass wool. It itches, dusts, and also contains urea and the binding agent formaldehyde, which means there is a risk of allergies, mold, and irritating odors. The binding agent can also dissolve and enter indoor air. Several carpenters have developed allergies and cannot handle insulation in their jobs at all anymore. Many more have problems with coughing and itching.
Handling is now easier as ISO-soft itches, smells, and dusts less. The insulation contains long, resilient glass fibers bound together with harmless acrylic (plastic with oil), eliminating the problems. The environmental benefits are also significant, with at least 20 percent of the insulation coming from recycled glass. With good availability, up to 50 percent can come from recycled glass.
ISO-soft has received the "EcoLogo" award from the Canadian government. This certification means that the product is manufactured according to established environmental guidelines, while the product itself also helps to improve the environment. Properly installed, ISO-soft saves twelve times the energy used in its manufacture, each year.
In addition, a significantly less energy-intensive process is used than usual in manufacturing. The manufacturers, Johns Manville, are one of the largest companies in the USA and have been awarded multiple times for reducing their environmental impact. The company is owned by investment guru Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway. Among other Johns Manville customers are Boeing, Airbus, and the space shuttles, which also buy insulation from the manufacturer, though of another type.
Byggmax is the first in Europe to launch ISO-soft, an American insulation completely free from the binding agents formaldehyde and urea. The new insulation feels and looks like cotton but has the same high insulation properties as traditional insulation. ISO-soft does not itch and dust as much as rock and glass wool and is a good alternative for allergy sufferers. Byggmax believes that the product will revolutionize the market and is pricing it aggressively to achieve quick spread.
- Everyone who has handled insulation can probably recognize that it itches and dusts a lot. Therefore, it feels good to finally solve a problem that many DIY enthusiasts and professionals have had. This product should have existed long ago, says Magnus Agervald, CEO of Byggmax.
Today's insulation is made of rock and glass wool. It itches, dusts, and also contains urea and the binding agent formaldehyde, which means there is a risk of allergies, mold, and irritating odors. The binding agent can also dissolve and enter indoor air. Several carpenters have developed allergies and cannot handle insulation in their jobs at all anymore. Many more have problems with coughing and itching.
Handling is now easier as ISO-soft itches, smells, and dusts less. The insulation contains long, resilient glass fibers bound together with harmless acrylic (plastic with oil), eliminating the problems. The environmental benefits are also significant, with at least 20 percent of the insulation coming from recycled glass. With good availability, up to 50 percent can come from recycled glass.
ISO-soft has received the "EcoLogo" award from the Canadian government. This certification means that the product is manufactured according to established environmental guidelines, while the product itself also helps to improve the environment. Properly installed, ISO-soft saves twelve times the energy used in its manufacture, each year.
In addition, a significantly less energy-intensive process is used than usual in manufacturing. The manufacturers, Johns Manville, are one of the largest companies in the USA and have been awarded multiple times for reducing their environmental impact. The company is owned by investment guru Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway. Among other Johns Manville customers are Boeing, Airbus, and the space shuttles, which also buy insulation from the manufacturer, though of another type.
Is it already available for purchase? How does it compare in price to the regular insulation?
Anything that makes insulation less itchy must be considered a plus. Clever of Byggmax to source material from the USA now that the dollar is at a record low.
Anything that makes insulation less itchy must be considered a plus. Clever of Byggmax to source material from the USA now that the dollar is at a record low.
This insulation was very interesting. Personally, I find it very unpleasant to deal with insulation, and I must admit that I am somewhat careless with respiratory protection. Especially indoors when cutting glass wool and stone wool, my throat gets very irritated. I really wonder if we will still have glass/stone wool in the same form as today in a few years..........
Sounds interesting, I have so far tried to suppress all thoughts about the less pleasant aspects of isolation.
Isover's yellow fiberglass is actually not that unpleasant to work with!Snailman said:
And then Isover has one with lambda = 0.033
Now, I don't know if all Isover is like that, but the one I fiddled with last was surprisingly itch-free!
Well, now I've installed the insulation in a floor.
It barely itches at all.
But it gets into the throat, so you still need to wear a face mask.
The elasticity of the insulation, however, was quite useless.
I'm not exactly so satisfied that I'd be jumping for joy, I had higher expectations.
It barely itches at all.
But it gets into the throat, so you still need to wear a face mask.
The elasticity of the insulation, however, was quite useless.
I'm not exactly so satisfied that I'd be jumping for joy, I had higher expectations.
I don't think there is any noticeable difference compared to other mineral wool products. I haven't felt that it itches more or less than usual. I don't use gloves, but sometimes a face mask for larger jobs. Sometimes, I also feel that my eyes can become a bit dry/irritated, which is usually because I'm rubbing them with my hands, but also due to swirling particles. The claim that it should itch feels like an old holdover and doesn't seem relevant with today's insulation materials.
Agree, it doesn't itch either if anyone's wondering..