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High standards of warmth
MosBuild Fenestration
ROCKWOOL insulation is providing thermal and acoustic comfort in Europe’s tallest building. A colourful laser show in
Central London marked the completion of The Shard, which can lay claim to being the new symbol of the city. The
official opening of the tallest skyscraper in Europe was timed to coincide with the start of the 2012 Olympic Games in
London. The building is protected with ROCKWOOL thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation. Over 40 tonnes of
heat insulating materials were used to insulate The Shard. Owing to the low thermal conductivity, durability and noncombustibility
of ROCKWOOL insulation, the tallest building in Europe is reliably protected from temperature drops and
the noise of the city, and the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are protected from heat loss
and the spread of fire.
Rockwool: the main thing in a facade is reliability
Today’s trend for ultramodern design means the facade
must meet the demands of the times. Translucent glass facades
are used more and more today.
Structural facade glazing looks attractive as it creates an
impression of a glass monolith. The most difficult variant
is considered to be ventilated glass facades.
Another kind of facade finish appeared in the Russian
market recently, which allows you to create a truly ‘cosmic’
exterior. Rockpanel by ROCKWOOL can be used to bring
the most interesting design decisions to life. The material
has some enviable advantages: optimal price-quality
ratio, easy to fit and use, versatile and attractive. In addition,
the panels are lightweight, durable, easy to shape,
resistant to weather conditions and, importantly, envi-
ronmentally friendly. But, whatever the material chosen
for the facade, sooner or later it comes down to heat insulation.
Proper insulation can save money on utility bills
and, because the periods between repairs are increasing,
building operating costs, on the whole, are falling. But
to properly insulate a facade is not so simple. However,
avoiding mistakes is quite easy: firstly, you can make use
of the advisory services of major manufacturers to gain
comprehensive knowledge of the products available. For
example, ROCKWOOL offers advice and technical support
for facade design and installation. Experts advise designers,
installers, customers and potential investors. Once
you have all the information you can make an informed
decision on a system.
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