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FIFTH EDITION
CORE
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FLEXI CAVITY TCB ROCKFLOOR FIRE BARRIER ROLLBATT 600 & 400
INTRO
NONCOMBUSTIBLE INSULATION
Acts as a Firestop. A1 European reaction to fire classification Withstands temperatures over 1,000C.
THERMALLY EFFECTIVE
Providing a perfect friction fit against frames, joists and studs, Flexi delivers high levels of insulation, minimising cold bridging through the frame.
ENVIRONMENT
Rockwool insulation relies on entrapped air for its thermal properties; air is not a VOC and it does not have Global Warming Potential (GWP) or Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP).
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PARTITIONS
PARTY WALLS
CEILING OVERLAY
CAVITY WALLS
DRY LINING
LOFTS
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FLEXI
metal and timber frame buildings.
U-values (W/m2K) a) Using Standard b) Using Tywek Reflex Breather Membrane Breather Membrane 0.38 0.33 0.28 0.33 0.29 0.25
Suspended Timber Joisted Floor Unlike rigid insulants, Rockwool Flexi will hold itself within the stud centres required, first time, every time. Timber expands and contracts, Rockwool Flexi can be fitted between damp timber and will expand into the wider space created when the timber has dried out and shrunk back. Other rigid or very flimsy insulants may fall out or be displaced, resulting in cold spots and poor acoustics.
The P/A below indicates the Flexi thickness required to achieve an elemental U-values of 0.25 & 0.20 U-Values (PA) Ratio 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.25 Flexi (mm) None 70 90 120 120 120 120 140 0.20 Flexi (mm) 50 120 140 150 160 180 180 180 0.9 1.0
ADVANTAGES
Reduced installation time Tested solutions to meet thermal, acoustic and fire regulations Unique flexi edge offers accurate fit to all widths Multi-application, fits all typical metal and timber frame spacing No waste Excellent thermal, acoustic and fire properties Easy to handle and install without gaps
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Flooring grade chipboard Rockwool Flexi Polypropylene netting or similar to support insulation Vertical edge insulation Ventilated air space
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INGENIOUSVOLCANIC
ROCK SLAB with the
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60 100 140
side, fire resistance 60 minutes, sound reduction Rw 46dB Acoustic Metal Studs Rockwool Flexi thickness 50mm, plasterboard 1 x 12.5mm plasterboard (8.0kg/m 2) each side, stud size 50mm, fire resistance 30 minutes, sound reduction Rw 41dB As above using 70mm Rockwool Flexi, stud size 70mm, 2 x 12.5mm plasterboard (8.0 kg/m2) each side, fire resistance 60 minutes, sound reduction Rw 55dB Timber Joist Domestic Internal Floor To meet part E2 Rw 40 dB Rockwool guidance specification Standard 18mm t&g flooring chipboard, mass per unit area 12.4kg/m 2 Timber joists @ 400mm ctrs 100mm thick Rockwool Flexi between joists Single layer of 12.5mm plasterboard ceiling mass per unit area 8kg/m 2
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50 mm Flexi
CAVITY
method of insulating new masonry cavity walls. The lightweight insulation batts considerably reduce heat loss without permitting water transmission from the outer to the inner leaf. The risk of condensation is also reduced and intermittent heating systems will be more effective.
ADVANTAGES
BBA certified for all exposure zones Acts as a cavity barrier Water repellent Excellent thermal and fire insulation Superior fit against blockwork
INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. The installation of the batts should commence below the DPC* to minimise cold bridging. The bottom row of ties should be at 450 mm centres. If necessary, the width of the first course of batts can be cut to suit the height of the next row of wall ties. The width of cut batts should always be 5mm greater than the width to be insulated,eg wall tie centres. 2. Fit Rockwool Cavity by compressing between the two rows of wall ties to form a clean and tight butt jointed course. Wall tie drips should be located centrally in the Batts. Ties must be inclined downwards towards the outer leaf. 3. It is essential that all joints between Rockwool Cavity batts are clean and tightly butted. 4. Raise the second leaf to the same level as the batts.
* preferably by at least 150mm Rockwool Cavity showing Rockwool edge and floor insulation
EASIER TO CUT
D o e s n o t s l u m p, n o g a p s ,
The as-built cavity width must not exceed the following dimensions:
Nominal Batt thickness (mm) 50 65 75 80 90 100 110 Maximum as-built clear cavity width (mm) 60 75 85 95 105 115 125
Water Resistant
CAVITY
FITS TIGHTLY
t o i n t e r n a l b l o c k wo r k
DIMENSIONS
50 65 75 80 90 100 110 120
Masonry Full Fill Cavity Wall 102mm facing brick outer skin, Rockwool Cavity Full Fill, internal concrete block 100mm, plasterboard on dabs
Clean mortar fron block wall
Internal Block Block K Value Insulation Thickness 65mm 80mm 90mm 100mm
TCB
ADVANTAGES
Reduced installation time Meets Building Regulations requirements Simple to install and fix Water repellent Maintenance free Backed by Fire Test information
INSTALLATION
Fixing of the TCB Cavity Barrier to the inner leaf is carried out only at the flanges using non-corrosive staples or clout nails. These fixings should be located at maximum 150mm centres in both horizontal and vertical applications. Joints between TCBs must be closely butted. At door and window jambs, the horizontal barrier should overlap the vertical barrier to ensure a close butted joint is maintained between both barriers.
COMPRESSES
to a tight fit,
Maintenance Free and Simple to INSTALL
TCB Length (mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 To suit cavity width 50 - 55 56 - 65 66 - 75 76 - 80 91 - 100 101 - 110 TCB size 65 x 65 75 x 75 85 x 85
TCB
loft space
Rockwool Roll TCB Cavity Barrier as cavity closer Rockwool HP partial fill insulation Horizontal application of TCB TCB used as cavity closer
ROCKFLOOR
THERMAL & ACOUSTIC FLOOR SOLUTIONS
Acoustic Rockfloor is a tissue faced high compressive strength product designed as a mono density, rebated slab suitable for acoustic treatments of intermediate floors. Thermal Rockfloor is a unique dual density, high compressive strength Rockwool slab designed specifically for use as thermal insulation for floors.
ADVANTAGES
Excellent acoustic and thermal properties High compressive resistance Easy handling and fitting Fully tested Minimises thermal and acoustic bridging
DIMENSIONS
Rockfloor boards are manufactured to a standard size of 1000 mm x 600 mm, and in a range of thicknesses from 25 mm to 100 mm. 30 mm and 40 mm thick Rockfloor boards have all four edges rebated (coverage area 980 mm x 580 mm, allowing for rebates).
13mm t&g flooring grade chipboard on 15mm dBcheck wallboard on 30mm Rockwool Rockfloor resilient layer on 15mm OSB on
200 x 50mm timber joists at 400mm centres Resilient bars fixed at right angles to joists at 400mm Ceiling finish 2 layers of 15mm plasterboard mass 13kg/m2 per board
LAYING METHOD
The Rockfloor boards are laid lengthways to the longest wall, (the tongue on the first row being removed), in a staggered joint pattern, tissue face upwards. The offcut at one end of the first row is then used to start the next row and similarly with subsequent rows. 65mm sand and cement screed on 40mm (min) propietary screed 30mm Rockwool Rockfloor resilient layer on Pre-cast concrete plank floor with all joints fully grouted (min/max per unit area 300 kg/m) Single layer 12.5mm plasterboard fixed to resilient bars which are fixed to timber battens 50mm Rockwool Flexi between battens
ENVIRONMENT
Rockwool products rely on trapped air for their thermal properties, which has neither ozone depleting nor global warming potential.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
U-values for ground floors are dependent upon size, shape, soil type and perimeter edge insulation etc., it is not possible to quote specific values. The following tables show insulation thickness required to suit the following exposed perimeter (P) and floor area (A) ratios. CONCRETE GROUND BEARING SLAB 100mm concrete slab, insulation & 65mm screed
P/A ratio 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 U-value 0.25 nil 30mm 60mm 75mm 85mm 90mm 95mm 105mm 105mm 110mm U-value 0.20 nil 65 95 110 120 130 130 140 140 145
Sand and cement screed Concrete ground bearing slab Rockfloor insulation DPM/blinding Hardcore Offcuts of 30mm Rockfloor vertical edge insulation*
ROCKFLOOR
BEAM & BLOCK SUSPENDED FLOOR 100mm concrete beam & block, insulation & 65mm screed
P/A ratio 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 U-value 0.25 nil 65mm 80mm 95mm 100mm 105mm 105mm 110mm 115mm 115mm U-value 0.20 50 100 120 130 135 140 145 145 150 150
Beam and block suspended floor Ground bearing concrete slab
FIRE BARRIER
INHIBITING THE SPREAD OF FIRE AND SMOKE
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. Rockwool angle support system. Bend tongues out to 90 and
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impale barrier onto them. The slotted clamping plate is then fitted by pushing the tongues through the slots and these are then bent over the face of the clamping plate completing the process. The vertically hung Fire Barriers are capable of achieving both integrity and insulation fire protection periods from 15 to 120 minutes. It is Rockwools essential insulation performance that limits the heat transfer through the barriers, preventing ignition of combustible materials in adjacent areas. The new patented support system offers a quick, cost effective installation method for the Fire Barriers for periods up to 60 minutes. This focus on ease of construction and installation has the added benefit of reducing the risks of installation error.120 minute systems are also available using the traditional support methods. Extended drops are easily catered for, with the system capable of maintaining its performance in void heights up to 10.5 metres.
ADVANTAGES
Fixing solutions to concrete decks Fast patented angle and clamping plate system No nuts and bolts to fasten, simple hammer fix Simple angle support with stamped tongue One angle supports 2 barriers for 1 hour Excellent acoustic properties Fixing solutions to timber and steel No bolts required Standard no. 10 wood screws for timber fixing Fixings for clamping plate extended to 450mm Speed of installation increased Costs of installation reduced
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Fixing system incorporates an angle support and clamping plate. For fixing to timber Rockwool clamping plate is used, compressing the barrier to the timber, fixed at 450mm centres using No.10 woodscrews. Fixing to concrete soffits, the pre-punched angle support is fixed using Hilti DBZ or Ejot ECL 35 hammer set anchors at max. 750mm centres. Fixing to steel purlins, use Hilti SMD 02Z (5.5 x 70mm) self-tapping screws at max. 450mm centres.
Insulation 15 30
SPECIFICATION Report No. 116911 119720 Fire barrier foil faced (overlapped joints 100mm) 116912
Notes 1 layer 50mm Plain Faced 1 layer 60mm fire barrier Foil Faced 2 layers 50mm fire barrier Plain Faced. Staggered vertical joints
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ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
The correct use of Fire Barrier within structural cavities and voids will reduce the level of transmitted sound.
ROOM TO ROOM ATTENUATION 1. Typical lay-in grid suspended ceiling 2. As above, with 50mm Rockwool Fire Barrier 3. Applied as 2, but Rockwool Fire Barrier foil faced 4. Applied as 2, but two thickness of 50mm Rockwool Fire Barrier-both foil faced 5. If ceiling is plasterboard, add between 2-3 db
Note: values are approximate
RW dB 30 42 44 50
FIRE BARRIER
min 200mm tiled or slated roof Rockwool Flexi 35-49mm thick timber trussed rafter 0.9mm wire stitching to secure strips to main barrier - stitches typically 100mm long No. 10 wood screws (or large washer and screw) at max. 450mm centres 50mm Fire Barrier
concrete soffit 300mm 300mm max max two layers of 50mm Rockwool Fire Barrier, vertical joints staggered and stitched and clamped to head of wall suspended ceiling
min 50mm
fire-resisting wall
ROLLBATT
Nothing could be simpler than installing Rockwool volcanic rock roll. Its designed to accurately fit between either 600mm or 400mm centre timbers. Rockwool RollBatt is supplied in 2 x 600mm rolls or 3 x 400mm rolls dependent on your specific requirements.
ADVANTAGES
Excellent thermal performance for a cosier home Higher density than lightweight glass fibre for superior fit Does not slump Best Fire and Sound performance available for a roll
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Remove outer packaging Remove the inner wrap Lay insulation between joists, starting from the eaves Ensure eaves ventilation is maintained Lay top layer of Roll at right angles to the bottom layer
ENVIRONMENT
Rockwool products rely on trapped air for their thermal properties, which has neither ozone depleting nor global warming potential.
PART L 2006
U-value requirement for Lofts (England & Wales) Extensions, renovation and repair work New build dwellings U-value 0.16 U-value 0.16 - 0.12
ROLLBATT
PRECAUTION
Product which has become wet should not be installed until it has thoroughly dried out.
SAFETY
When installing insulation in enclosed spaces a suitable face mask which bears the CE mark should be used. In applications such as lofts etc, a properly fitted disposable face mask to BS/EN149 is adequate. When handling, wear gloves. Should skin irritation be experienced it can be lessened by rinsing hands under cold running water before washing. For further information refer to guidance note EH46 published by HMSO and technical datasheets available from the Rockwool website. Rockwool Limited reserves the right to amend or alter the specification of their products without notice as their policy is one of constant improvement. The information contained in this booklet is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Dealer Stamp
Rockwool Ltd, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY, UK Customer Support: 0871 222 1780 Facsimile: 01656 862302 Web: www.rockwool.co.uk