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Metal wall systems are used extensively in the construction of industrial and commercial buildings around the world. They offer a cost-effective, fast and modern method for creating constructions such as storage outlets, warehouses and shops.

To keep operating costs and construction time down, you can install metal wall insulation to improve thermal, acoustic and fire protection performance. This can also enhance occupancy comfort and help ensure local building standards and regulations are met.

We have ROCKWOOL products to suit various applications of metal building wall insulation – appropriate for many types of industrial and commercial developments.

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Why do we need metal wall insulation?

Metal walls and accompanying insulation systems are an important part of constructing industrial buildings. They offer a sustainable solution to help build faster, better and at a lower cost.

Our products are designed to retain these advantages with their ease of installation and fast application to metal wall systems. This saves time and costs during the installation process – an important focus of the construction industry.

ROCKWOOL insulation delivers effective thermal, fire and acoustic performance. This improves energy efficiency, comfort and safety following the construction or renovation of any building with a metal wall system.

Key benefits include:

Improved energy performance
Reduced installation and operating costs
Greater comfort for building occupants
Freedom of design to suit different systems
Fire safety properties

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The amount of metal building wall insulation required will depend on the size of the construction. Generally, no less than 100mm thickness should be installed.

ROCKWOOL metal wall solutions are designed to meet the level of thermal performance required in your local market, with multi thermal performance levels and thicknesses available. Up to 70 percent of heat loss can be avoided with the effective implementation of solutions such as insulation, distance holders and no thermal bridging screws.

U-value calculator tools and technical support are available at many local ROCKWOOL organisations. Get in touch for guidance and for help determining the exact products and thicknesses required for your needs.

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

ROCKWOOL insulation enables you to create safe and comfortable metal constructions.

Insulated metal wall panels offer thermal solutions to meet national energy performance levels, while also significantly reducing the risk of fire transfer and limiting sound transmission.

The different elements that make up ROCKWOOL metal wall systems resist expansion constraints and avoid shrinkage during temperature or humidity changes. They can also prevent pressure on the compression points of the insulation and give it a constant thickness.

Products are non-combustible and highly durable with a long lifetime of more than 50 years.

Benefits include¹:

Fire protection performance
Thermal and acoustic performance
Freedom of design
Sustainability
Durability

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The high-density stone wool of ROCKWOOL insulation makes it easier to install and means that it better withstands climatic hazards. Our metal wall solutions provide excellent durability, fire safety and comfort across the full lifetime of the construction.

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ROCKWOOL Group Product Manager

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Installation

The shape and format of ROCKWOOL metal wall insulation is designed to fit the metallic tray profile – straight lip or box – allowing the insulation to cover tray lips.

You won’t need to protect the cutting edges or the facing of the insulation between the different phases of your project.

When installing, the system avoids the compression points of the insulation to give it a constant thickness – allowing for easy installation whatever the shape and size of your metal walls.

Key tips²:

Measure the area – Plan carefully when installing insulated metal wall panels or other materials by accurately measuring your metal wall system before ordering insulation.
Use a registered installer – For ultimate peace of mind, arrange for a qualified installer to apply metal building wall insulation to your industrial or commercial construction.
Prepare your tools – ROCKWOOL insulation can be cut easily with a knife to resize and reshape for filling holes and avoiding any gaps.

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Sustainability and energy efficiency

The building sector produces a third of all waste³, which is why circularity is one of our focuses for ROCKWOOL insulation. It can be easily installed and removed when a building is built, renovated or destroyed, and recycled numerous times into new stone wool.

Metal wall insulation reduces thermal bridging to improve the energy efficiency and operating costs of large industrial buildings. This cuts the carbon footprint it would otherwise produce.

Our products are also highly sustainable and designed to help your buildings comply with local energy regulations – striving towards achieving NZEB (nearly zero-energy buildings) standard⁴.

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