ROCKWOOL LTD
PENCOED
BRIDGEND
MID GLAMORGAN CF35 6NY
Tel: 01656 862621
Fax: 01656 862302
Suppliers of: Acoustic insulation boards, fireproof insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, roof insulation, cladding insulation, insulation boards, insulation mats, sprayed insulation
Rockwool Ltd, based near Bridgend, South Wales is the UK’s leading manufacturer of mineral wool insulation for thermal, fire and acoustic protection. Only Rockwool is authentic and wholly natural, recreated from natural processes that exist only in nature.
Rockwool suplly the following Products:
Acoustic Infill insulation:
Rockwool Acoustic Infill consists of trapezoidal shaped tissue faced Rockwool insulation, which is engineered to suit specified perforated roof decking.
Acoustic Membranes:
Rockwool Acoustic Membrane is a flexible, high-density polymer mass layer. The product, when combined with Rockwool insulation products, offers both high performance and economic acoustic solutions for flat roofing and built-up metal roofing systems (e.g. standing seam).
Acoustic Slab insulation:
Rockwool Acoustic Slab is a high quality resin bonded semi-rigid slab, designed to combine optimum acoustic and fire performance with easy fitting into metal partitions.
Acoustic party wall DPC:
Rockwool’s Acoustic Party Wall dpc cavity closer has been specifically developed to minimise flanking sound transmission and fire spread along the cavity of the external wall.
Cavity wall insulation:
Rockwool Cavity provides a completely reliable and cost effective method of insulating new masonry cavity walls.
Cladding Roll insulation:
Rockwool Cladding Roll has been specifically developed for use in lightweight cladding applications to satisfy the thermal, fire and acoustic requirements of roofs and walls.
DuoRock roofing boards:
DuoRock roofing boards offer non combustible thermal and acoustic insulation solutions at economic cost to the contractor.
EnergySaver blown cavity wall insulation:
Rockwool EnergySaver cavity wall insulation is an entirely dry system which uses granulated Rockwool blown into an external wall cavity to a predetermined density.
Fire Barrier Systems:
As part of the comprehensive FirePro range of products, Rockwool Fire Barrier systems offer labour-saving solutions to prevent fire and smoke spread within roof and ceiling voids for all general conditions encountered on site.
Flexi acoustic insulation:
A part of the Rockwool SoundPro range, Rockwool ‘Flexi’ is a unique insulation product with a patented flexible edge along one side.
H P Partial Fill Cavity Slab insulation:
Rockwool HP Partial Fill Cavity Slabs comprise a robust outer surface (designed to withstand on-site rigours) engineered to a resilient inner face (designed to absorb irregularities of the inner leaf).
Hardrock Dual Density roofing boards:
The Hardrock Dual Density range of roofing boards are manufactured using Rockwool’s unique dual density technology.
Rainscreen Duo-slab insulation:
Rockwool Rainscreen Duo-slab is a dual density slab which has been specifically developed for insulation behind rainscreen cladding systems and also for sealed cladding systems such as curtain wall and other over cladding systems.
Rigid, Semi-rigid and Flexible insulation Slabs:
Rockwool Rigid, Semi-rigid and Flexible Slabs are high quality resin bonded Rockwool Slabs that can be used for thermal, acoustic and fire insulation.
RockClose & RockReveal Cavity Closers:
Rockwool cavity closer systems have been developed to minimise thermal bridging at door and window reveals in cavity wall constructions.
RockFall Pitched roof insulation:
The Rockfall Warm Pitched Roof Insulation system provides an effective means of insulating the roof space at rafter level, and in a Mansard application allows a flat warm roof to be continued through to the pitched roof area.
RockFloor Acoustic Floor insulation:
Rockwool Rockfloor is a tissue faced high compressive strength slab designed to meet both Part E (Acoustic) and new Part L (2006) thermal regulations.
Rockprime blown loft Insulation:
RockPrime is a mechanically installed Rockwool blown loft granulate that offers quicker installation than roll and causes minimum disturbance.
RockShield Insulation:
The Rockwool RockShield system fulfils the triple function of thermal insulation,weather protection and aesthetic improvement.
Roll insulation Mats:
Rockwool Roll is a medium density multi-application insulation mat.
SlimFloor acoustic insulation:
Rockwool SlimFloor has been specially developed to provide acoustic insulation for concrete separating floors.
SP Firestop Systems:
As part of the comprehensive FirePro range of fire protection products, Rockwool SP Firestop Slab is a product specifically designed to form cavity fire stops within buildings.
Soffit Slab insulation boards:
Soffit slab consists of a non-combustible rigid Rockwool board with a variety of non-combustible facings and is particularly suited for providing cost effective fire resistance, thermal insulation and acoustic absorption to concrete car park soffits.
TCB Cavity Barrier:
As part of the comprehensive FirePro range of fire protection products, standard TCB Cavity Barrier comprises a strip of Rockwool inserted into a translucent red polyethylene sleeve incorporating two flanges designed for fixing.
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. You should check with before specifying or purchasing products.
Acoustic Rain Noise Brochure
Published [09/09/10]File size [441 KB]
Beamclad Systems Contractors Fixing Guide
Published [09/09/10]File size [458 KB]
Building Contractors Manual
Published [09/09/10]File size [650 KB]
Contractors Guide H & V
Published [09/09/10]File size [346 KB]
Core Range Insulation UK
Published [09/09/10]File size [1489 KB]
Education Brochure
Published [09/09/10]File size [2645 KB]
Environment Report 2008
Published [09/09/10]File size [2085 KB]
Firepro Book
Published [09/09/10]File size [5336 KB]
Firepro of Ductwork Leaflet
Published [09/09/10]File size [394 KB]
Firepro Product Guide
Published [09/09/10]File size [2579 KB]
Flat Roof Brochure
Published [09/09/10]File size [747 KB]
Part L 2008 Brochure
Published [09/09/10]File size [1511 KB]
Rockshield Application Guide
Published [09/09/10]File size [244 KB]
Rockshield Metal Frame Systems
Published [09/09/10]File size [626 KB]
Rockwool Acoustic Membrane Leaflet
Published [09/09/10]File size [152 KB]
Rockwool Flexi Secure Insulation
Published [09/09/10]File size [607 KB]
Rockwool Generic Flexi Insulation Guide
Published [09/09/10]File size [768 KB]
Rockwool Roll Thermal Insulation
Published [09/09/10]File size [322 KB]
Rockwool Soundpro Book
Published [09/09/10]File size [2500 KB]
Rockwool Sustainability Brochure
Published [09/09/10]File size [1326 KB]
Thickness of Rockwool Insulation BS5422 Table Booklet
Published [09/09/10]File size [231 KB]
Timber Frame Solutions Guide
Published [09/09/10]File size [3684 KB]
Walls Of Fame External Insulation Rockshield
Published [09/09/10]File size [1783 KB]
XPR Premium Insulation Brochure
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Rockwool Helps Edward Woods Estate
September 2010
Rockwool helps the Edward Woods Estate achieve a low carbon future
The work has begun on the extensive low carbon refurbishment of the Edward Woods Estate near Shepherd’s Bush in London. The project involves renovation of three 24 storey towers of this 1960’s social housing development rather than have them demolished and replaced.
The £12.2 million refurbishment of the Edward Woods Estate is intended to extend the life of the towers through comprehensive repair works as well as undertaking a thorough thermal and visual upgrade. In addition, the scheme establishes a flagship for building-integrated renewable technologies within the Borough.
The project will see all three of the tower blocks given a combination of insulation systems from Rockwool and sister company Rockpanel. These include cavity wall insulation, dry lining applications as well as rendered insulation and cladding panels that will smarten up the estate and improve energy efficiency plus lowering resident’s heating bills. In addition, building-integrated renewable technologies, such as photovoltaic rainscreen system will be used on the tower blocks and will generate around 82,000 kWh of solar generated electricity annually as well as wind turbine.
Residents have been involved in the scheme from the start, with representatives from each block working with the design consultants, using their local knowledge to help steer the proposals for the benefit of all who live there.
One of the most visible elements of the project will the replacement of the existing external brick finish which has deteriorated over the years. The brick cladding will be stripped away and replaced with a rendered external wall insulation system comprising of a light weight steel frame filled with 100mm Flexi between studs and 50mm Flexi behind in the original cavity. On the top of that a 90mm thick Rockshield insulation system will be externally applied to achieve a U-value of 0.18 W/m²K. This will be nine times better than the existing make-up.
The east and west elevations of the tower blocks will be blown with Rockwool EnergySaver cavity wall insulation up to the 24th floor and then externally clad with Rockpanel Rockclad Xtreme board
On top of the estate blocks, new build penthouse flats will be constructed incorporating lightweight steel frames with 300mm Flexi insulation, faced with Rockpanel wood finish cladding to achieve a U-value of around 0.15 W/m²K
Rockwool flat roof insulation will be included in the roof of these penthouses providing a U-value of 0.15W/(m²K). This will also improve the acoustic performance of the building, reducing noise level by 29 Db.
“In order to meet future Government carbon reduction commitments, the measures to be undertaken within this project will need to become far more common place”, explains Rockwool Project Manager Sylvain Melinand . “The greater use of external wall insulation as well as micro generation technologies will play an important part of meeting those objectives as we make existing social housing stock more energy efficient”.
The project has been designed by ECD Architects for client Hammersmith and Fulham Homes. The main contractor is the Breyer Group.
Rockwool launches RockPrime loft insulation
September 2010
Rockwool launches RockPrime loft insulation
In response to the ever increasing demand for faster and more effective installation of materials such as insulation, Rockwool, has launched a new approach to insulating the loft area of houses.
Rockprime is a new mechanically installed blown loft insulation which offers a quality, super fast installation and total flexibility for the complex nature of the loft area within old and new houses.
The traditional means of insulating a loft is to use some form of rolled insulation which takes time and can be cumbersome working around the hard to treat lofts such as those with low pitched roofs, intricate nooks and crannies or the complex nature of modern trussed rafter roof constructions.
Rockprime can be installed to any specific thickness to suit required U-Values, even if a thickness of as much as 465 mm is required. The loose lay nature of the product means that a good coverage between and over obstacles such, as joists and pipework is easily achieved, even into difficult to reach eaves, thus minimising thermal bridges.
As Rockprime is a blown material it will not have any wastage, whatever is left over in the installation will be used on the next site. It has no settlement after installation, will provide acoustic benefits and will not be displaced by air movement. Non-combustible Rockprime is installed by approved installers who are trained by Rockwool to ensure a quality installation at a competitive price.
Rockprime can be installed in almost half of the time of traditional roll product with a similar set up time. This means a high quality product can be installed at a similar cost to traditional rolled insulation.
Rockprime is available through a national network of approved contractors. Each contractor employs fitters who are trained and vetted by Rockwool staff to ensure that high quality standards are upheld.
Rockprime is BSI Kitemarked and approved by both the Energy Savings Trust as well as OFGEM.
One of the key advantages of Rockprime is that it is a simple process to meet ever more stringent U-values in the roof space. The installer simply pumps the insulation material until it gets to the required depth which has been marked out using depth gauges installed before installation commences. The consequence of this approach is that Rockprime can provide simple solutions to today’s and future demands of the energy regulations.
