ROCKWOOL ETICS for professionals

ROCKWOOL ETICS for professional projects

A compact, multilayer insulation solution based on stone wool.

ROCKWOOL ETICS is a unique combination of insulating layers that effectively enhances the thermal performance, acoustic qualities and fire resilience of any building. It’s a flexible solution, designed to be applied to different building structures and designs – old and new.

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A unique combination of layers

Stone wool is the super power within ROCKWOOL ETICS. This means that the façade solution’s layers are packed with its natural benefits. We have distilled the natural power of stone into 7 strengths that are inherent in the versatile properties of stone wool. So whether your project is a new build or a renovation, when you rockcover its façade with ROCKWOOL ETICS, its performance is secured with these 7 important benefits.

Withstand temperatures above 1000°C.

In land-scarce urban areas, more and more people are working and making their homes in high-rise buildings. These structures can be brilliant solutions to the challenge of safely housing a growing population.

Save energy by maintaining optimum indoor temperature and climate.

It makes living and working conditions more healthy and comfortable, helping people to thrive, especially in urban environments. Temperature maintenance can dramatically reduce heating, cooling, and ventilation costs, and reduce a building’s carbon footprint.

Block, absorb or enhance sounds.

From railways to tramways, roads to airports, good infrastructure is crucial to urban life, which can be very noisy. The resulting ground-borne vibration, traffic noise – and not to mention human noise pollution – all have a serious and negative impact on our wellbeing, especially in densely populated areas.

Increased performance and greater stability with lower costs.

Match performance with aesthetics.

When people live and work in aesthetic spaces, they feel comfortable and motivated. Environments in which people enjoy spending time can improve social cohesion and make neighborhoods safer and healthier.

Manage our most precious resource.

A growing population puts traditional food production under pressure, and climate change has increased the need for flood defenses. Stone wool can be engineered to absorb or repel water as needed, as well as recirculate it in a greenhouse, solving a range of water management problems.

Reusable and recyclable materials.

Rock is one of the most abundant raw materials on the planet, but we still need to make better use of our planet’s resources. We have developed our technology in a way that allows us to use waste from other industries as alternative raw material.

FAQs

1. Why should I install ETICS?

A building’s façade is normally the largest surface area between its internal and external environment – where a great amount of heat loss can occur. Thermal insulation of the external walls from the outside is an efficient way of protecting against thermal energy loss .

ETICS works to insulate the vertical envelope of a building – whether an individual detached house or entire apartment block. This prevents temperature load, weather related damage and condensation problems.

2. What key benefits come with the installation of ETICS?

3. Is ETICS difficult to install?

ROCKWOOL ETICS products are highly robust, with a great fitting ability that can adapt to irregularities in external walls during installation.

Installing can be done on a layer-by-layer basis. It generally requires a few components, including the insulation material, anchors, adhesive, reinforcement, base coat and finishing layer . Each can require a different installation method.

Key tips :

Measure the façade – Knowing the size of the external wall being insulated is essential, so you can make sure you have the right amount of insulation material.
Prepare your tools – ROCKWOOL slabs and boards are easy to cut with a long-bladed knife or insulation saw. Have one on hand if you need to resize your insulation.
Choose the best product – Check those available in your area and decide which is best for the building.

4. Is ETICS a sustainable choice?

Stone wool can be recycled again and again without degrading its quality . To support sustainable choices, ROCKWOOL products provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in more than 20 markets.

ROCKWOOL products used in external wall insulation systems reduce heating fluctuations and improve the thermal comfort of any building – helping work towards LEED, passive house , BREEAM standards and other sustainable building rating schemes.

There is a strong focus on reducing thermal bridging through a continuous stone wool insulation system. This minimises the use of heating and cooling systems throughout all seasons to bring big energy savings.

ETICS can also enhance acoustic insulation, cutting noise pollution to create an even more comfortable living environment.

5. Which ETICS options are available in my market?

6. Who can help me choose the best ETICS option for my project?

Downloads to guide and support

When you invest in our ROCKWOOL façade solutions, we won’t just provide the products to help you rockcover your project, we’ll help you to do it, too.

Explore this area for the downloads we’ve collated – to help you upgrade your knowledge, get support for your next project and make the most of your chosen solution.