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Knauf Insulation Tech Talk THE ON-SITE INSULATION STORAGE CHALLENGE Whether you’re working on a new build, a redevelopment scheme or a refurbishment project, the one thing that many construction sites have in common is limited storage. So this month Bradley Hirst, Technical Services Manager at Knauf Insulation, gives his three top tips on maximising space and storing insulation. 1. Look for compression makes a difference. For packaging example, when we deliver a load (22 pallets) Insulation products are bulky. of our OmniFit Slab 35 But did you know that certain (100mm x 600mm), a competitor insulation materials can be would need to deliver more than two loads (47 compressed during the packaging process? Unlike pallets) of their equivalent low density rock rigid boards, mineral wool insulation has a mineral wool products. It reduces deliveries to the flexible structure that traps air between its site and means there are fewer pallets to store. strands. As well as giving the insulation its thermal and acoustic properties, this inherent 2. Use multi-application products flexibility allows it to be compressed. Another tip for making the most of the available That means you can fit more m 2 of insulation into space is to choose multi-application products the pack and onto the pallet. Thanks wherever possible. Using our to our advanced compression OmniFit range as an example again, packaging technology, some of our there are just two slabs and two glass mineral wool products rolls in the range, but they can compress down to just a tenth of insulate ten different applications their original size. It means there’s including walls, internal partitions, less storing and handling on site. floors and lofts. The products offer thermal performance between But it’s on glass mineral wool Knauf Insulation’s compression 0.032w/mK and 0.040w/mK, are deliveries where compression really packaging helps save space non-combustible with the best A1 Knauf Insulation OmniFit Slab Left: Bradley Hirst Euroclass reaction to fire classification, and exceed the acoustic performance requirements of Approved Document E (England and Wales). As well as meeting the performance requirements across the build, using multi-application products also means it’s much quicker and easier for your team of installers to find the right product for the application. 3. Store it correctly Once on-site, mineral wool needs to be stored correctly to prevent it from damage. Ideally, it should be stored within the building or under cover, but if this isn’t possible, it can be kept outside and off the ground, provided it is protected by a waterproof cover Contact Knauf Insulation www.knaufinsulation.co.uk Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland By rationalising their product range merchants can make the most of storage space. 46 TC DECEMBER <strong>2023</strong>
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