Adding insulation to cavities mean homeowners will enjoy a more comfortable environment and lower energy bills
transfer through its external walls or roof.
While adding insulation to a roof buildup
is becoming more common, in South
Africa external walls are typically single
skin construction, so the use of insulation
is rare.
This needs to change. Research shows
that adding a cavity (an air gap) to an
external wall reduced energy consumption
by 30% while installing insulation into that
cavity reduced it by 70%. 1
acoustic insulation solutions to reduce
noise transfer. When Acoustic Mineral
Wool is used in walls, ceilings or floors,
sound transmission is reduced resulting
in quieter rooms for occupants.
Mineral Wool insulation can also
enhance the fire safety of a property. It is
non-combustible and has the best possible
Euroclass A1 Reaction to Fire Classification
rating. All of Knauf Insulation’s products
for ceiling applications are also certified
to SANS 10177 part 5 and 10 (A/A1).
This means they will not contribute to
the spread or development of a fire
should it occur.
Another fire safety measure is fire
resistance. With a melting temperature
of over 1,000ºC, Rock Mineral Wool
minimises the passage of fire from one
area to another.
High Performance Mineral
Wool Insulation
Knauf Insulation offers a range of high
performance Glass and Rock Mineral
Wool insulation solutions suitable for the
whole building including roofs, ceilings,
partitions and external walls. It also offers
solutions for HVAC, industrial applications
and fire protection, green roofs and
bespoke applications.
The primary function of Mineral
Wool insulation is thermal performance;
however, the company’s insulation
solutions can also contribute to a building’s
long term performance in other ways.
Noise is a growing problem and
Knauf Insulation offers a wide range of
Knauf Insulation has invested in the most advanced compression packaging
so there's more insulation per pack
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