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Non-combustible insulation for ventilated façades

RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® Non-combustible insulation for use within façade systems. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB is a BBAapproved insulation product, that in addition to thermal comfort, provides an independently-tested acoustic benefit.

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Independently tested acoustic benefits Water repellent yet breathable Stone wool is dimensionally stable and has been proven to provide the same performance for more than 55 years after installation.* Can be recycled and reprocessed, reducing landfill costs, with zero ODP and GWP. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® is a stone wool insulation product specifically developed for use within ventilated cladding systems, as well as sealed systems such as curtain walling. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB is suitable for use on the following construction types: Manufactured using Dual Density technology, the outer surface of...

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Performance Thermal Thermal conductivity = 0.034 W/mK (<90mm) / 0.035 W/mK (≥90mm) Acoustics As demonstrated by independent in-situ laboratory testing, RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB helps to reduce the transfer of airborne noise - with results for typical systems as high as Rw 62 dB. For more information please see the Rainscreen Acoustic Reference Guide, available on our website. Fire Rated Euroclass A1 when assessed to EN 13501-1 using test data from reaction-to-fire tests. Wind resistance RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB fixed as indicated in Figure 1 has successfully undergone wind resistance testing by the...

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Technical information Standards and approvals RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB has been examined by the BBA and granted Certificate 17/5402 for use in ventilated rainscreen cladding systems on both domestic and nondomestic buildings. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB satisfies the requirements of BS EN 13162 – “Thermal insulation products for buildings. Factory made mineral wool (MW) products”. Dimensions Length (mm) Available in a range of sizes between 50mm and 230mm. Please see current price list for availability. U-values 1. Cladding system in conjunction with concrete/masonry RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® between metal...

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2. Cladding system in conjunction with steel frame filled with ROCKWOOL Steel Frame Slab RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® on 150mm deep metal studs at 600mm centres with 140mm ROCKWOOL Steel Frame Slab installed within the frame. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB (mm) Steel Frame Slab (mm) Notes • U-values shown have been calculated with a thermal bridging allowance which has been determined using a 3-dimensional analysis in accordance with BR443. The systems modelled included 8mm Rockpanel Rockclad and FastFrame rainscreen brackets

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3. Masonry outer in conjunction with steel frame filled with ROCKWOOL Steel Frame Slab RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB on 100mm steel frame filled with ROCKWOOL Steel Frame Slab. RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB (mm) Steel Frame Slab (mm)

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Installation General note Work on site: RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB is supplied in shrinkwrapped polythene packs. Pallets are fitted with a waterproof hood that is suitable for outside storage. The product can be easily cut and shaped using a sharp knife. Fixings: A suggested fixing pattern is provided based on the results of wind resistance testing carried out at the BRE. The adequacy of this or any other fixing pattern should be verified on a per-project basis through assessment by a suitably qualified individual. The following non-exhaustive list of companies can supply fixings suitable for use...

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For use on steel frame, timber frame, or masonry walls in conjunction with cladding Installation: • The product should be applied with the printed patterned side (where appropriate) facing outwards. • Slabs should be close-butted at all vertical and horizontal joints. The horizontal joints of the insulation should be staggered in accordance with good practice. • Fixings should have a minimum head diameter of 70 mm. A typical fixing pattern has three fixings per square metre with one metal fixing at the centre of every slab (see Figure 1). • The product should be cut and tightly fitted...

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For use on steel frame, timber frame, or masonry walls in conjunction with cladding Installation: • The product should be applied with the printed patterned side (where appropriate) facing outwards. • The slabs should be close-butted at all vertical and horizontal joints, and at corners. The horizontal joints of the slabs should be staggered, in accordance with good practice. • Slabs should be carefully cut to fit around any protrusions into the cavity. • A VCL is placed between the plasterboard and the frame. A breathable membrane is placed between the sheathing board and the product—see...

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Specification clauses The following NBS Plus clauses are relevant to RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB: H11-110, H11-780, H92776, P10-217.

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Legal disclaimer The ROCKWOOL Trademark ROCKWOOL® - our trademark The ROCKWOOL trademark was initially registered in Denmark as a logo mark back in 1936. In 1937, it was accompanied with a word mark registration; a registration which is now extended to more than 60 countries around the world. The ROCKWOOL trademark is one of the largest assets in the ROCKWOOL Group, and thus well protected and defended by us throughout the world. If you require permission to use the ROCKWOOL logo for your business, advertising or promotion. You must apply for a Trade Mark Usage Agreement. To apply, write...

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