Application Overview
A masonry clad façade system features thermal insulation secured to the inner steel or timber framing system, leaving a cavity of air between the insulation and the masonry outer leaf.
The cavity between the insulation and the outer leaf performs as a barrier to external moisture, preventing it from tracking to the inner construction.
In addition to thermal properties, fire performance of insulation materials is a crucial consideration, when the building is to have high occupancy levels or have vulnerable occupants. Our mineral wool insulation solutions provide thermal and fire performance within a system, and can be installed on buildings of any height.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
(in external rainscreen zone)
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
(between light steel frame studwork)
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
(face-fixed cavity barrier)
OTHER SUITABLE PRODUCTS
(between light steel frame studwork)
We provide FREE 3D U-value calculations for rainscreen façade systems Contact our Technical Support Team for details on 01744 766 666 or [email protected]
Available insulation CPD course
Non-combustible insulation solutions for rainscreen façade systems
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Fire regulations related to Rainscreen Façade Systems
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Considerations for buildings over 18m in height
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Your options as a designer to achieve compliance and minimise risk
WHY MINERAL WOOL?
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Mineral Wool provides the best combination of thermal, fire safety and acoustic performance.
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Compliance with reaction to fire classification requirements in Building Regulations without the need for system testing or desktop studies.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ROCKSILK® RAINSCREEN SLAB AND OMNIFIT® SLAB 35 ARE SPECIFIED IN THE KNAUF THROUGHWALL SYSTEM?
The Knauf ThroughWall system is designed to meet required building performance while allowing a flexibility of external finishes to be applied, such as rainscreen cladding and brickwork.
For full information on the system performance, installation method and standard details look at our ThroughWall Systems.
