Effective insulation helps to ensure that buildings meet thermal regulations and offer year-round indoor comfort. But, what if the built performance of a construction doesn’t match the thermal targets that were designed and specified-for?
This challenge, known as the ‘performance gap’, threatens the real-world thermal performance of buildings. Poor installation is a common cause. Gaps in the insulating layer can compromise thermal performance leading to unsatisfactory indoor conditions and higher energy costs.
This technical bulletin, drawing on independent testing by the University of Salford, demonstrates how slabs of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation knit together to form a continuous insulating layer which eliminates gaps, promotes good installation, and helps to maintain as-designed performance.
