5 best glass insulators

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Glass insulation is a popular material for roofing. This roll fabric has a flexible fiberglass or fiberglass backing, which makes the work simple and convenient. The base is covered on both sides with a special binder based on bitumen, so the roof does not crack when bent, while maintaining water resistance. To prevent the layers from sticking together during storage, the lower part is protected by a polymer film, it easily melts when heated. A special lining or dressing can be used as a top coat. It will not be difficult to choose a suitable glass-fiber insulation if you heed the recommendations of our experts.

How to choose glass insulation

Appointment. Stekloizol is widely used in construction. Different designs require a canvas with certain properties.

1. When it comes to waterproofing the foundation, overlap, or the device of an intermediate layer in the roofing cake, then you can use the available types of glass insulation with the designation HPP. The lining improves the heat and sound insulation properties of the structure, and increases water resistance.
2. Products of the TPP brand have a stronger basis. This material can also be used for waterproofing foundations and floors. In addition, it is perfect for installing an inexpensive roof covering for a garage or shed, which rarely anyone walks on.
3. Roll materials with the designation HKP and TKP are distinguished by the maximum resistance to mechanical stress. Manufacturers manage to achieve wear resistance and durability by sprinkling the upper part with granite or slate chips. The purpose of such a canvas is the finishing (top) layer of the roof.

The basis. In the marking, the first letter indicates the type of base.

1. Glass mat (X) allows you to obtain an inexpensive roll product that is used in cases where it does not have a constant high load. Fiberglass on this basis is used for waterproofing foundations and floors. In the roofing cake, it takes the place of the lining.
2. Fiberglass (T) is highly durable. Fiberglass with such markings is able to withstand frequent walking on the roof. Therefore, its scope is the formation of the upper layer of the roof.

Density. Glass insulation differs in thickness, and as a result, in density (kg / sq. M). The higher the density, the better the insulating properties of the material. But this increases the load on the building structure. The thickness ranges from 2-5 mm. Thin material (2-3 mm) is suitable as a lining, and for the finishing coat it is better to give preference to a canvas with a thickness of 3-4.5 mm.

We have selected the 5 best glass isolators for review. When distributing places in the rating, the opinion of the expert community and consumer reviews were taken into account.

Rating of the best glass insulation

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best HPP glass insulation	1	TechnoNIKOL HPP 3.0 1×10 m	RUB 530
	2	Organized roof – HPP-2 mm	541 r
The best glass insulation CCI	1	TechnoNIKOL TPP-3.0 10×1 m	RUB 1,277
The best glass insulation HKP and TKP	1	TechnoNIKOL Technoelast TKP gray slate 10×1 m	2 540 rub.
	2	HKP-350 top layer base glass fiber 9 m2	461 r

The best HPP glass insulation

The most affordable type of glass insulating material is the HPP brand. Its basis is fiberglass (X), a lining layer (P) is located on top, and a polymer film (P) is glued on the bottom surface. The material is intended for use as an intermediate layer between the base and the top roofing. The experts praised the properties of the following materials.

TechnoNIKOL HPP 3.0 1×10 m

Rating: 4.9

TechnoNIKOL Glass Insulation HPP 3.0 1×10 m is a completely waterproof backing material. Experts consider this roll product to be the best option for a tile backing. The manufacturer offers several varieties of HPP, which differ in thickness. The basis of the product is fiberglass, which is impregnated with bitumen on both sides. The material can be used for waterproofing overground and underground structures, as well as a finishing roofing (provided there is no load). The product becomes the winner in our ranking.

Domestic roofers speak flatteringly about Technonikol HPP. They highlight advantages such as strength, reliability and high quality workmanship. The disadvantages of users include only a lot of weight.

Advantages

• high quality;
• durability;
• strength;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• great weight.

Organized roof – HPP-2 mm

Rating: 4.8

A very effective way of waterproofing floor slabs is the use of glass insulation Orgkrovlya HPP-2 mm. Experts attribute good sound and thermal insulation to the advantages of the material, which is especially important at the junction of a heated and unheated tier. It is optimally suited for lightweight structures, since the density is 2.1 kg / sq. m. As a basis, the manufacturer used fiberglass, which is not subject to rotting and decomposition. For its high flexibility, affordable price and long service life, roll waterproofing gets into our rating.

Professional builders note the ease of use, good adhesion to the base, low thermal conductivity. But at negative temperatures (below -15 ° C), the bitumen filler can crack.

Advantages

• ease of installation;
• complete waterproofing;
• a light weight;
• low thermal conductivity.

disadvantages

• cracking in severe frost.

The best glass insulation CCI

Glass insulation with the designation CCI is considered a full-fledged roofing material. The base is made of fiberglass (T) with lining (P) and film (P) coating. It is distinguished by its high strength, which allows it to be used as the top part of the roof, subject to rare walking on it. The specialists liked one roll cloth.

Technonikol Stekloizol TPP-3.0 10×1 m

Rating: 4.8

For roofing on farm buildings or garages, glass-insulated TechnoNIKOL TPP-3.0 is suitable. The material can withstand a high load, it is sometimes allowed to walk on it. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends using the canvas on concrete or metal structures with and without a slight slope. Experts note a decent breaking load (400-500 N), resistance to high (up to + 80 ° C) and low (-40 ° C) temperatures, the possibility of fusing on vertical bases. Even when puddles form on a flat surface, it is completely waterproof. The product becomes the winner of our rating.

For roofers, positive emotions are evoked by such product qualities as ease of laying on mastic, installation down to -15 ° C, ease of cutting, flexibility. The disadvantages include the high price.

Advantages

• stored without gluing layers;
• elasticity;
• resistance to biological damage;
• ease of installation.

disadvantages

• high price.

The best glass insulation HKP and TKP

On the basis of fiberglass (X) or fiberglass (T), roll materials are created for the device of the upper layer of the roof. Coarse dressing (K) is applied on top, providing resistance to mechanical stress. The lower part has a film (P) surface that melts when heated. Builders most often use the following glass insulation models.

TechnoNIKOL Technoelast TKP gray slate 10×1 m

Rating: 4.7

In all climatic regions of Russia, it is allowed to use Tekhnonikol Technoelast TKP glass insulation. The roofing material is characterized by increased reliability, which allows you to mount continuous coatings on the roofs of buildings or create a hermetic waterproofing of the foundation. As a basis, the manufacturer used reinforced fiberglass. The top of the sheet is sprinkled with slate, and the bottom surface is covered with an indicator film. With a glass insulation thickness of 4.2 mm, the weight of 1 sq. m of flexible roof is 5 kg. For its high strength, resistance to decay, durability (over 25 years), experts gave the product first place in our rating.

Russian builders praise the ease of installation, the ability to work at low temperatures (down to -25 ° C), reliability and elasticity.

Advantages

• resistance to decay;
• strength;
• durability;
• elasticity.

disadvantages

• great weight.

HKP-350 top layer base glass fiber 9 m2

Rating: 4.6

The available roll waterproofing material is Stekloizol HKP-350. It can be used as a top layer in a roofing cake. The canvas consists of fiberglass and bituminous coating. The upper side of the glass insulation is covered with gray slate. A film is glued on the bottom surface of the roll material. Experts draw attention to some limitations. The angle of inclination of the roof should not be more than 10 degrees, and the load on the roof covering should be minimized. Therefore, the product ranks second in our ranking.

Professionals praise the products for a wide range of applications in any climatic conditions. Only install the roof covering at a positive temperature (+5 … + 40 ° C).

Advantages

• low price;
• light weight (3.5 kg / sq. m);
• resistance to decay;
• universality of application.

disadvantages

• restrictions on the roof slope;
• afraid of high load.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.