Metal Wall Insulation

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Metal wall systems are used extensively in the construction of industrial and commercial buildings around the world. They offer a cost-effective, fast and modern method for creating constructions such as storage outlets, warehouses and shops.

To keep operating costs and construction time down, you can install metal wall insulation to improve thermal, acoustic and fire protection performance. This can also enhance occupancy comfort and help ensure local building standards and regulations are met.

We have ROCKWOOL products to suit various applications of metal building wall insulation – appropriate for many types of industrial and commercial developments.

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Metal Wall Insulation Products

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Cladding Roll

Cladding Roll is a stone wool insulation specifically developed for use within twin skin systems. In addition to thermal comfort, the product provides independently-tested acoustic and fire resistance properties.

Why do we need metal wall insulation?

Metal walls and accompanying insulation systems are an important part of constructing industrial buildings. They offer a sustainable solution to help build faster, better and at a lower cost.

Our products are designed to retain these advantages with their ease of installation and fast application to metal wall systems. This saves time and costs during the installation process – an important focus of the construction industry.

ROCKWOOL insulation delivers effective thermal, fire and acoustic performance. This improves energy efficiency, comfort and safety following the construction or renovation of any building with a metal wall system.

Key benefits include:

Improved energy performance
Reduced installation and operating costs
Greater comfort for building occupants
Freedom of design to suit different systems
Fire safety properties

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The amount of metal building wall insulation required will depend on the size of the construction. Generally, no less than 100mm thickness should be installed.

ROCKWOOL metal wall solutions are designed to meet the level of thermal performance required in your local market, with multi thermal performance levels and thicknesses available. Up to 70 percent of heat loss can be avoided with the effective implementation of solutions such as insulation, distance holders and no thermal bridging screws.

Use our U-value calculator to determine the right ROCKWOOL solution to achieve your target thermal performance.

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

ROCKWOOL insulation enables you to create safe and comfortable metal constructions.

Insulated metal wall panels offer thermal solutions to meet national energy performance levels, while also significantly reducing the risk of fire transfer and limiting sound transmission.

The different elements that make up ROCKWOOL metal wall systems resist expansion constraints and avoid shrinkage during temperature or humidity changes. They can also prevent pressure on the compression points of the insulation and give it a constant thickness.

Products are non-combustible and highly durable with a long lifetime of more than 50 years.

Benefits include¹:

Fire protection performance
Thermal and acoustic performance
Freedom of design
Sustainability
Durability

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The high-density stone wool of ROCKWOOL insulation makes it easier to install and means that it better withstands climatic hazards. Our metal wall solutions provide excellent durability, fire safety and comfort across the full lifetime of the construction.

Kim Brandt

ROCKWOOL Group Product Manager

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Installation

The shape and format of ROCKWOOL metal wall insulation is designed to fit the metallic tray profile – straight lip or box – allowing the insulation to cover tray lips.

You won’t need to protect the cutting edges or the facing of the insulation between the different phases of your project.

When installing, the system avoids the compression points of the insulation to give it a constant thickness – allowing for easy installation whatever the shape and size of your metal walls.

Key tips³:

Measure the area – Plan carefully when installing insulated metal wall panels or other materials by accurately measuring your metal wall system before ordering insulation.
Use a registered installer – For ultimate peace of mind, arrange for a qualified installer to apply metal building wall insulation to your industrial or commercial construction.
Prepare your tools – ROCKWOOL insulation can be cut easily with a knife to resize and reshape for filling holes and avoiding any gaps.

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Approved Document L 2021 Edition (England)

Approved Document L (Part L) 2021 came into force in England on 15 June 2022, bringing big changes to thermal regulations for both new and existing buildings. Download our new guide.

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The ROCKWOOL Red Book

To help save specifiers’ time and make it easier to identify the correct insulation solutions for facades, walls, floors and roofs, ROCKWOOL has launched the new ROCKWOOL Red Book – a fully interactive guide which provides digital access to technical data, product certification and a wide range of specification support materials.