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Redart silicone
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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...

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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....

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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...

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