Timber Stud Wall Insulation
Timber stud wall insulation is designed to improve comfort for residents or employees, while also increasing fire safety standards.
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Why do we need timber stud wall insulation?
Stud walls are a fantastic way of redesigning flats, offices and other spaces.
However, the space in-between the timber frames can allow sound and heat to travel through. If you’ve installed a partition with privacy and comfort in mind, or to facilitate quieter office space, this could be a potential issue.
Quality timber stud wall insulation can reduce noise transmission by filling the gaps in-between the timber frames. By installing effective insulation products, such as stone wool, acoustic performance is improved, blocking nuisance noise, while also enhancing fire safety and energy efficiency.
This creates a more comfortable, safe indoor environment for those living and working inside.
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To calculate the amount of insulation required for your project, you’ll need accurate measurements of the stud wall so you can install maximum coverage.
ROCKWOOL insulation solutions are designed to provide long-term energy savings for businesses, constructors and residents.
Thanks to their thermal properties, our stone wool products reduce the need to use heating or cooling systems, and raise energy efficiency while cutting associated costs2.
Use our ROCKWOOL U-value calculator to determine the thermal performance of the building’s walls and possible cost savings. For more details on technical specifications, visit our ROCKSPEC Specification Toolkit.
Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?
Key benefits of our timber stud wall insulation products include:
- Acoustic performance – stone wool reduces the impact of noise in buildings, boosting concentration and productivity in offices3.
- Fire protection – our non-combustible products protect against the spread of flames, withstanding temperatures above 1000°C4.
- Adaptability for wall design – ROCKWOOL insulation can be adapted for different wall sizes and shapes, complementing existing interior layouts5.
- Thermal performance – our insulation can help regulate temperatures and create comfortable indoor conditions6.
- Robustness – ROCKWOOL products won’t sag over time or degrade in quality, offering premium insulation that lasts the lifetime of a building7.
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Installation
Our insulation is highly adaptable to your needs. It has been manufactured to be easy to install, while still offering a robust solution for your project.
Key tips:
- Before cutting insulation to fit a wall, ensure you have accurately measured the wall and know the exact dimensions you need to fill8.
- To guarantee an even finish when cutting the boards, rolls or slabs, use a sharp long-bladed knife or insulation saw9.
- When covering all gaps, pack insulation tightly against the timber frames, to prevent heat being lost.
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Sustainability and energy efficiency
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do.
ROCKWOOL products can contain up to 75 percent recycled material10. This shows our commitment to breathing new life into older insulation, and creating new products that still offer optimal performance.
We also recycle waste created during the production process, minimising our carbon footprint and impact on the environment by following a cleaner method of producing insulation11.
Once they have been developed, ROCKWOOL products pass on energy savings to companies or residents by reducing the overall energy consumption in buildings.
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Grants and tax incentives for installing insulation may be available in some markets. Contact your local offices to learn more.
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[1] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019, p. 28. Source link. Calculation methodology: Source link
[2] ROCKWOOL Group, Annual Report 2015, p. 20. Source link
[3] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/why-stone-wool/fire-resilience/
[4] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/why-stone-wool/aesthetics/
[5] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016). https://www.eurima.org/uploads/ModuleXtender/Publications/168/2017-02-21_EURIMA-55YearsOfUse_Info_Sheet_V08_final.pdf
[6] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016), p. 29, Chapter 7 “Conclusions and Outlook.” https://www.eurima.org/uploads/ModuleXtender/Publications/168/2017-02-21_EURIMA-55YearsOfUse_Info_Sheet_V08_final.pdf
[9] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019, pp. 17, 35. Source link
[10] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2018, p. 18. Source link
[11] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/why-stone-wool/
[12] https://cdn01.rockwoolgroup.com/siteassets/media/brochures/renovation/rockwool_craftsman-renovation-brochure.pdf?f=20190327111954
[13] https://cdn01.rockwoolgroup.com/siteassets/applications-and-products/rockzero/brochure/j2234_a4_professional_brochure_rockzero_digital_6.2.pdf?f=20181016090125