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Metal Roof Insulation

Metal roof insulation is crucial for improving energy efficiency, acoustics, comfort and living standards in both modern residential and commercial buildings.

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Metal Roof Insulation

Metal roof insulation is crucial for improving energy efficiency, acoustics, comfort, and living standards in both moderns residential and commercial buildings.

In an uninsulated building, the majority of thermal transmission is through the roof, making insulation a top priority.

The non-combustible nature of stone wool insulation makes it a robust choice for fire safety too. But it’s the superior sound insulation of the material which makes ROCKWOOL metal roof insulation solutions an ideal choice for built-up applications.

 

 

Table of contents

  1. Why do we need metal roof insulation
  2. Calculator and savings
  3. Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions
  4. Case Studies
  5. Installation
  6. Sustainability
  7. Downloads and resources
  8. Local support
  9. FAQ
  10. Other relevant applications
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Why do we need metal roof insulation?

As heat rises, most energy loss is usually through the roof of a building. Metal roof insulation can enhance the energy efficiency of a building and help to lower your electricity bill.

Stone wool products act as an infill between two metal sheets effectively reduces heat transmission and rain noise from entering into the building envelope through the roof. Choices of density are available to meet building requirements.

Installing effective metal roof insulation barriers offers protection from rain, hail, and overheating on hotter days.

Stone wool insulation also provides excellent acoustics for a metal roof – protection from rain, heat, and noise, which often pose a problem for metallic roof coverings.

Calculator and savings

Metal roof insulation can help property owners and tenants save money on their energy bills by boosting energy efficiency.

A valuable investment for the future, it offers a relatively fast payback time in terms of money, energy and carbon footprint1

Insulation thickness can be adjusted to meet a wide array of customer specifications.

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

ROCKWOOL metal roof insulation is designed to enhance modern living, using the natural power of stone wool to provide robust energy efficiency and protection.

Made from volcanic rock and effective for the lifetime of a building2, our products give you the ultimate peace of mind.

  • Effective insulation engineered to last3
  • Fire protection from stone wool which can withstand temperatures of up to 1000°C4
  • Added security and comfort
  • Simple and quick to install
  • Acoustic solutions that absorb the sounds of urban life and reduce noise

 

Added fire protection

Our insulation is A1 non-combustible, fire classified – built to contain fire and preventing it from spreading5

Effectiveness

As 66 per cent of energy consumption in buildings is used for cooling and ventilation6, our insulation helps maintain an optimum indoor temperature and climate.

Adaptability

Our insulation comes in a variety of shapes – and can be modified with ease to fit your design and architectural needs.

Robust and durable

ROCKWOOL’s insulation for metal roofs is flexible and has a high point load. Metal roofing boards are stable – with no movement when exposed to heat, cold and moisture.

Sustainability

Stone wool can be used again and again, making it one of the most recyclable and sustainable materials in the building world7

 

ROCKWOOL solutions for metal roofs are durable and proven by more than 40 years of use. Our metal roof insulation is also non-combustible and will protect you, your building and inventory if a fire occurs.

Kim Brandt

Global Product Manager, ROCKWOOL Group

Case Studies

See how ROCKWOOL release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

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The ROCKWOOL roofing board’s open wool structure was ideal for absorbing and regulating noise in the building. Additionally, the acoustic membrane acted as a sounded deadening layer to prevent noise interruption during performances.

Kevin Dixon

NRA Roofing and Flooring Services Ltd, PROJECT MANAGER

Applications

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Improve energy efficiency and acoustic performance with ROCKWOOL metal roof insulation. Our solutions are resilient, long-lasting and non-combustible.

Installation

Key tips for installing ROCKWOOL metal roof insulation:

  • Take accurate measurements of the area you are insulating before getting started
  • Always lay in dry weather conditions
  • Remove loose debris from the existing roof surface
  • Lay the boards tightly with staggered joints
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Sustainability and energy efficiency

ROCKWOOL products are designed to be both energy efficient and high quality.

We embed our aims and values in everything we do, helping to create functional and sustainable insulation to improve modern living and the environment.

Our insulation is designed to ensure buildings and domestic properties pass international standards. This requires buildings to be:

  • Environmentally friendly
  • Affordable
  • Efficient
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As a result, we created the range with energy conservation in mind, to ensure that the towns and cities we build today are sustainable for the future.8
 
Additionally, our acoustic insulation can help to provide extra protection from urban transport systems, weather and human noise pollution – benefitting quality of life in both residential and commercial spaces.

Downloads and resources

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Urbanization

The office that sounds as peaceful as it looks

We experience a room with all our senses. So shouldn’t architects spend as much time on how a space sounds as they do on how it looks?

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Energy Efficiency

Make a more comfortable home

Upgrading insulation creates a better living environment and saves money.

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Indoor Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Non-combustible building facades

Every medium- and high-rise building should only be clad and insulated with non-combustible materials

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Indoor Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Smoke kills more people than fire

Toxic smoke inhalation causes more fire-related deaths than do the fires themselves.

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Indoor Health, Safety & Wellbeing

What happens in a fire

All fires require three elements: a source of ignition, combustible materials, and oxygen.

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Sustainability & Circularity

Environmentally Friendly Solution

Buildings have a huge untapped potential to become a central part of the solution to our urgent sustainability challenges.

Financial support

Sustainability schemes and refunds may be available through tax reductions or incentive schemes. Contact our local offices for more information

 

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FAQs

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Acoustic insulation protects building occupants from noise pollution and boosts comfort and privacy.

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