Partition walls that separate two rooms are usually constructed with a wooden or metal frame – also known as a stud wall.
Stud wall insulation is used to fill the space within these frames to significantly improve the sound and fire-resistant qualities of any residential or commercial property.
Discover the benefits and applications of ROCKWOOL internal stud wall insulation today.
Splitting one room into two – for example a large bedroom within the home, or when designing an office floor plan – is best achieved by building an insulated partition wall. Good quality insulation helps to improve acoustic performance and fire resistance within this space.
An acoustic stud wall will reduce the sound transfer between rooms, which is especially important in working environments. The partition insulation must also be highly fire resilient1 – especially with wooden stud walls that are at greater risk.
Stud walls are suitable for many buildings with the available space. They are quick to erect and easy to move when layouts change. You can apply various finishes and designs for high end properties – or use regularly available boards with a paint finish to complement a chosen colour scheme.
Benefits of ROCKWOOL stud wall insulation include2:
A stud wall is not designed to focus on financial savings. Instead, it is a room divider that brings additional comfort and safety through its acoustic and fire resistance properties.
Based on locally available test reports, any wall can be designed and calculated to meet requirements. From there it is a small step to determine the amount of material to install a stud wall within your residential or commercial property.
Using ROCKWOOL partition insulation will save you time determining which product to use, as our range has good acoustic properties and is fire safe.
ROCKWOOL stud wall insulation helps improve a property’s acoustic and fire resilience to create a safer, quieter and more comfortable living or working environment.
Using the power of stone wool, our insulation minimises sound transfer – which is a key parameter for partition walls3.
Depending on the requirements and local building standards, an array of different products are available, offering flexible options for a range of applications – whether adding to existing rooms during renovation, or new rooms during construction.
These include:
All these products are easily cut and placed in between frames with friction fit. They don’t sag or slump, avoiding gaps that lead to reduced performance or even unsafe situations.
There are two main types of stud wall that require insulation:
ROCKWOOL insulation draws on the seven strengths of stone, which makes it highly effective for stud walls4:
You can apply internal stud wall insulation with rigid or semi-rigid boards placed between the stud and interior wall. Another option is to pack batt insulation between them. Stud wall insulation rolls are a flexible option that you can cover the stud wall with, as well as fitting between it.
Key tips:
At ROCKWOOL, we harness the properties of volcanic rock to create products that are highly sustainable as well as high performing.
All our insulation is made from stone, one of the earth’s most abundant natural resources.
We use circular economy practices in our production processes, swapping virgin raw material for recycled content. We take stone, the most abundant natural resource on Earth, and upcycled secondary materials that would otherwise end up as waste and turn them into long lasting stone wool insulation products. These products are themselves recyclable and can be recycled again and again without any deterioration in quality.
Our insulation saves around 100 times more carbon in its lifespan than is used in its production and ROCKWOOL insulation can become ‘net carbon positive’ in less than 200 days.
Our stud wall insulation can also support improved health and well-being thanks to its ability to limit noise transfer from internal sources.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) available for all of the stone wool insulation products manufactured in the UK. To request an EPD for stud wall insulation, please contact technical.solutions@rockwool.com.
Check the Energy Savings Trust website to see whether there are any financial support schemes available for stud wall insulation.
