Redart silicone

Product catalog summary

Overview
The REDArt™ Silicone external wall insulation system by ROCKWOOL offers superior thermal and weather protection, suitable for both new builds and refurbishments. It is made from renewable volcanic rock and provides a variety of thickness and fixing options to accommodate different substrates. The system includes decorative coats and paints available in numerous textures and colors.

Advantages

Fire safe with Euroclass A2 rating
Dimensionally stable and low maintenance
Wide range of colorfast finishes
Minimizes cold bridges
Suitable for all exposure zones

Product Properties and Design

Insulation options include dual density slabs and facade lamellas with various thicknesses
Base coat uses ROCKWOOL FS Mortar 2, a cement-polymer adhesive that is frost and water-resistant
Decorative coat options include REDArt Silicone Topcoat with grained textures and a wide range of colors

Installation Guidance

Installation is performed by ROCKWOOL approved installers
System is applied in two coats with a reinforcing mesh for strength
Materials should not be applied below 5°C or in frost conditions

Durability and Standards

System is stable, rot-proof, and does not support fungi or bacteria growth
Provides high rain resistance and has a life expectancy of over 50 years
Complies with BS EN ISO 9001: 1994 quality standards

Performance

Fire classification A2 – s1, d0
Thermal conductivity of 0.036W/mK
U-values for various constructions provided, meeting Approved Document L requirements

Health and Safety

No hazardous classifications under REACH regulations

Contact Information
For more details, contact ROCKWOOL's Systems Solutions team or visit their website.

Catalog excerpts

REDArt™ Silicone The REDArt™ Silicone external wall insulation system offers outstanding thermal and weather protection plus an attractive exterior for new build and refurbishment projects

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REDArt Silicone The REDArt Silicone system is produced from insulation made of renewable volcanic rock. There are a number of options in thickness and fixing methods to meet different substrate conditions. Decorative coats and specifically developed paints are available in a wide range of textures and colours, ensuring the best possible finish for your building’s character and context. ROCKWOOL FS Mortar 2 is a cement-polymer adhesive which is frost and water-resistant and provides improved vapour permeability and enhanced mechanical strength. It has been designed and ideally suited for building...

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Installation Guidance Installation is only carried out by ROCKWOOL approved installers who receive full product and application training. We recommend that you contact ROCKWOOL to confirm your installer is qualified to install the product. ROCKWOOL provides post-installation checks. ROCKWOOL REDArt Silicone insulation systems are fixed either by a combination of adhesive and mechanical methods or by adhesive fix only (ROCKWOOL facade lamellas). The insulation is easily cut on site using non-specialist tools, such as a panel saw. The ROCKWOOL REDArt Silicone system is applied in two coats. The...

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Installation is only carried out by ROCKWOOL approved installers Example 2 (Refurbishment) Impact resistance Existing construction: REDArt Silicone has been tested in accordance with ETAG 004 and achieves Category ii. The following materials and constructions are shown for comparison: 225mm solid brick with internal plaster: Thickness (mm) U-value (W/mÇK) 13mm wood fibreboard on battens 13mm gypsum plasterboard on battens 8mm asbestos cement sheet on battens ROCKWOOL REDArt Silicone compressive strength Example 3 (New Build) Construction: REDArt Silicone system on solid 215mm concrete block (see...

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