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INSULATION
From concept to comfort: how stone wool insulation makes the difference
W
hen it comes to designing buildings, your choice of materials matters. It goes beyond simply meeting
regulatory requirements – it’s about selecting solutions that improve health and safety, support long-term building performance, and increase occupant comfort. ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation can help in achieving these objectives. Here’s how:
Thermal performance for year- round comfort
Meet and exceed your thermal targets with an insulation specifi cation that supports year-round comfort. By specifying thermally-effi cient ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, your selection slows the transfer of heat between the inside and outside of a building, helping to create more comfortable and healthier indoor spaces which can help reduce heating and cooling costs.
Improved acoustics for a quieter, healthier environment
Think further than thermal comfort – use your specifi cation to improve acoustics and enhance wellbeing. Evidence shows that reducing unwanted noise can support patient recovery in healthcare environments, improve concentration
in schools, and improve
people’s overall health and wellbeing.1 You can harness this benefi t by specifying
ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, which comprises thousands of tiny air pockets to trap and absorb sound waves – reducing noise levels within rooms or minimising sound transfer through walls and fl oors.
Built-in fi re resilience You play an essential role in designing buildings that inspire confi dence and feel safe. One way you can build fi re resilience in at design level, and clearly communicate these safety benefi ts to clients and occupants, is to select non-combustible construction materials
Moisture control for healthier spaces Moisture is another serious specifi cation consideration. In the wake of Awaab’s Law and the renewed scrutiny of damp and mould in residential settings, you may consider taking a fabric-fi rst approach to improve moisture
management
wellbeing.² ROCKWOOL
stone for wool also vapour-resistant,
health and is non-
hygroscopic and moisture-repellent, meaning it doesn’t attract or absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. It’s
which helps
prevent the build-up of mould, mildew and rot – contributing to a healthier indoor environment over time.
Performance that lasts You’re designing for the future – schools, homes, and workplaces that must perform for generations. To give you the long-lasting capabilities you need, ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation has been proven to retain its thermal insulation properties for up
throughout the fabric of the building. When it comes to insulation, ROCKWOOL stone wool offers clear performance benefi ts towards fi re resilience. Non-combustible by nature, ROCKWOOL stone wool provides built-in fi re resilience that is not dependent on chemical fl ame retardants. It can withstand temperatures in excess of 1,000°C and, if exposed to fl ames, will not fuel or spread a fi re nor contribute signifi cant amounts of toxic smoke.
to 65 years, providing continued thermal performance for decades into the future.³
Show your sustainability credentials Finally, you can be confi dent you’re working with a manufacturer that is helping to overcome complex global sustainability challenges with products that are inspired by nature. ROCKWOOL stone wool is made primarily from volcanic stone, one of the world’s most abundant raw materials. It’s also endlessly recyclable with no loss in its performance properties, contributing to a circular construction economy. ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation helps you enrich modern living by harnessing the natural power of stone. It’s why your specifi cation is about more than just materials – it’s about creating safe and enjoyable environments that meet today’s needs, and tomorrow’s goals. It’s a serious commitment we’ll help you to
achieve. To learn more about the capabilities of our stone wool insulation,
contact
Technical Solutions using the number below or visit:
rockwool.link/adf-may25
01656 868 490
www.rockwool.com/uk 1
For more information on the health impacts of excess
noise, visit
www.rockwool.com/uk/acoustic 2
Testing conducted at the Danish Technological Institute in 2023, using ROCKWOOL products taken from an external wall system
landlords-to-fi x-dangerous-homes 3
www.gov.uk/government/news/awaabs-law-to-force-
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