Timber Frame Walls Built In
Timber Frame Wall Insulation
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW - BUILT-IN INSULATION BETWEEN STUDS WITH LOW EMISSIVITY SERVICE VOID

Mineral Wool rolls or slabs are friction-fitted between timber studs, with a low emissivity vapour control layer and a low emissivity service void being used to further enhance thermal performance.

Timber frame walls generally provide better levels of thermal insulation performance than masonry walls of comparable thickness. However, the reduced mass of the wall means that insulation materials need to provide a higher level of acoustic performance to compensate.

Our non-combustible solutions for timber frame buildings are designed to friction fit between studs to minimise heat loss, whilst also providing acoustic absorption to enhance the overall acoustic performance of the wall.

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APPLICATION OVERVIEW - BLOWN-IN

Insulation is blown between timber studs and held in place by a veil layer, with the option to install additional insulation to the interior face of the wall and / or by partially filling the external cavity to further enhance thermal performance.

Timber frame walls generally provide better levels of thermal insulation performance than masonry walls of comparable thickness. However, the reduced mass of the wall means that insulation materials need to provide a higher level of acoustic performance to compensate.

Our non-combustible blown-in solutions for timber frame buildings are designed to friction fit between studs to minimise heat loss, whilst also providing acoustic absorption to enhance the overall acoustic performance of the wall.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCT

Knauf Insulation Timber Frame Partial Fill

Application Overview - BUILT-IN INSULATION BETWEEN STUDS WITH PARTIALLY FILLED CAVITY

Mineral Wool rolls or slabs are friction-fitted between timber studs with additional non-combustible insulation partially filling the external cavity to further enhance thermal performance.

The reaction to fire classification of insulation products is an important consideration in order to minimise the chance of fire spread through the cavity. In addition, the reduced mass of timber frame walls means that insulation materials need to provide a higher level of acoustic performance to compensate.

Our non-combustible solutions for timber frame buildings are designed to friction fit between studs to minimise heat loss, whilst also providing acoustic absorption to enhance the overall acoustic performance of the wall.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

(Partially filled cavity)

OTHER SUITABLE PRODUCTS

(Between timber studs)

Why Mineral Wool?

  • Mineral Wool provides the best combination of thermal, fire safety and acoustic performance.

  • Mineral Wool is easier to install correctly than other insulants such as rigid boards because it adapts to any slight imperfections in the substrate and knits together, eliminating any air gaps. Evidence shows the absence of air gaps is crucial to achieving real performance in the relevant application.

Download our Solutions Guide  U-value tables

For any U-value calculations for alternative construction build-ups, please contact our Technical Support Team on 01744 766666.

For written U-value calculations, please complete our contact form by clicking here, including details of your full through construction build-up and we will respond accordingly to meet your requirements.