Multi-unit home renovation

Why renovate the exterior?

Apart from the loft or roof, a building’s exterior is also a major source of heat loss. Renewing the exterior with stone wool can improve the indoor climate, reduce noise pollution and provide additional savings from lower energy costs. By insulating the façade using stone wool façade insulation or and ETICS system, occupants can stay comfortable indoors regardless of the outside climate.

An exterior renovation using stone wool insulation for a multi-unit home will:

• Limit heat losses and reduce the effects of thermal bridging in the exterior.
• Provide greater thermal performance inside the entire building, keeping residents comfortable at all times.
• Reduce the amount of outside noise stemming from external sources such as busy streets or traffic
• Increase the building’s fire resilience by slowing the spread of fire

ROCKWOOL has a variety of exterior insulation solutions suitable for cavity walls, rendered systems, or façade cladding. Renovating existing buildings with an External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) provides complete system with optimal performance, and is easy to install as residents can continue living in their homes.

Why renovate the basement or garage?

No apartment block renovation is complete without also addressing the bottom level of the building. Concrete does not provide adequate insulation, sucking up heat from the rest of the structure. By insulating with stone wool in the basement of the building, it is possible to increase the entire structure’s thermal performance.

With a comfortable temperature, the lowest level of the building can serve as an additional functional space, like a laundry, or even add more living space. Owners can turn it into a communal area that could provide rentable income if it is not being used as a car park.

ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation for basement renovations includes:

• Basement floor and wall insulation – Helps to prevent heat transfer between colder, belowground environments and the structure
• Basement ceiling insulation – Keeps warmer air from leaking to the lower levels and helps keep colder air inside the basement area. It also helps contain any moisture build up in to the basement, keeping the structure safe from the effects.

Stone wool creates a sufficient barrier between the two environments and is suitable even if the structure’s bottom level serves as a car park. It will protect residents against the effects of noise, moisture, and cold air.