ABOUT ROCKWOOL – MINERAL WOOL – STONE WOOL INSULATION
Mineral Rockwool insulation is an excellent insulating material that is widely used in False ceiling and Partitions.
Also known as Stone wool, Slag wool or Mineral Wool, this insulation material has excellent heat, thermal and noise resistance properties. Mineral Rock wool insulation is very similar to fiber glass wool Insulation or Polyester Wadding (Polywool).
However, instead of it being composed of fluffy glass fibers, Rock wool Insulation is made from a substance called Mineral rock i.e Natural Rock.
Mineral Rockwool insulations are available in the form of slabs / mats.
Specifications of Rockwool Insulation
Thickness Available
25 – 50 – 75 & 100 MM
Density Available
48 – 64 – 96 KG /m3
CHARACTERISTICS OF ROCKWOOL INSULATION
Sound Proofing
Rock wool insulation has excellent Soundproofing properties and is widely used in Partitions and Ceiling. Higher the density of Rockwool, higher the soundproofing capacity.
Heat Insulation
Rock wool insulation helps in lowering the temeprature of the room to quiet an extent. A layer of Rockwool insulation helps in lowering the temperture by 6 – 7° C.
Fire Resistant
Rock wool insulation is one of the best Fire resistant materials in the market. A single layer of 50mm Thick Rockwool insulation provides Fire resistance upto 120 minutes.
Acoustic Insulation
Rock wool insulation has a very high Noise reduction coefficient. 50mm Thick Rockwool gives an NRC of 0.90. Thus, helping in reducing the echo present in the room.