Insulate Magazine Issue 15

further layers of weight-enhancing barrier mat,
Impactalay is cost-effective and simple to install, and is
suitable for timber floors as well as all other finishes –
including carpets, laminate and vinyl.
Walls
Rockwool RWA45
Acoustic Insulation Slab
In the wake of the 2017 Grenfell
Tower tragedy, fire safety is a topic
that continues to dominate the
construction industry and is a crucial
consideration during the specification of insulation
materials for high-rise apartment blocks. In turn,
manufacturers have responded by creating innovative
and potentially life-saving materials with a raft of
benefits, addressing not only the issue of noise, but also
fire safety, energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
Alongside its high performing acoustic and thermal qualities,
Rockwool’s RWA45 Acoustic Insulation Slab offers
excellent fire insulation and is certified to EN 13162.
Made from volcanic rock, the product range consists of
resin bonded slabs, available in a variety of thicknesses
and densities, making it an ideal solution for residential
applications.
Ceilings
JCW Noise Blocker
Suspended Ceiling Panels
With over 454,700 people
employed in the City, commercial
space is now
considered a hot commodity on the UK property market.
Noise reduction is not only essential in a residential
setting, but also within a workplace, where noise
pollution or disruption can negatively impact employee
productivity and business performance.
To tackle this problem, the JCW Noise Blocker
Suspended Ceiling Panel is designed for use in
suspended ceiling grid systems to minimise room-toroom
noise transfer by up to 26 decibels, and can be
used in all types of industrial, retail and commercial new
or retrofit developments. Noise blockers like this will also
reduce vertical sound transmission between floors, and
from services within the ceiling void.
Suitable for most ceiling systems, noise blockers are
simply placed onto the back of the ceiling tile and can be
installed with the ceiling or as a retrofit.
Roofs
Marley Eternit
Fibre Cement Roofing Sheets
Popular in quirky commercial spaces
such as bars and restaurants, some
architects and developers are using
a corrugated roof style within designs for residential
properties. This product has been created for acoustic
insulation for the comfort of dairy cows, by reducing
the noise from weather elements. Developed by Marley
Eternit, these roofing sheets are available in a range of
colours and are generally painted to give a weathered
look. They do not rust or rot and are made from a 100%
recyclable material.
Visit www.insulationsuperstore.co.uk for more
information on their thermal and acoustic product
solutions .
Acoustics is a vital build consideration
during the early planning stages for
both architects and developers, to
ensure a comfortable and quiet
environment for occupants.
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