Construction News
25/03/2010
Rockwool Launches Guide For Education Sector
Rockwool, www.rockwool.co.uk, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions, has produced a new guide on how its insulation systems and solutions can help those involved in the construction or refurbishment of educational facilities.
The guide, available through Rockwool's website, is aimed at improving awareness and understanding of Rockwool’s systems, solutions and services amongst architects, specifiers and builders.
Rockwool can help reduce the distraction caused by external and internal noise sources through its outstanding acoustic abilities, reduce energy bills through thermal insulation and even help prevent the spread of – and subsequent damage caused by – flames in the event of a fire.
The guide outlines how Rockwool products can help meet a range of design requirements throughout the building envelope and deliver consistent, long-lasting and high-performing insulation for the education environment. Additionally, as Rockwool insulation is made from totally renewable resources and is 97% recyclable, Rockwool provides for a more environmentally friendly future in construction.
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The guide also contains a case study of a site currently benefiting from Rockwool's dedication to helping students achieve their potential – the new Golden Lane Campus near the Barbican in London, housing the Richard Cloudesley School and the Prior Weston School & Children’s Centre.
Leo Hassett, Rockwool's Sales Director UK & Ireland said: "Education is an important sector for Rockwool. Public infrastructure is going through a period of considerable growth – largely thanks to increased Government investment in the sector. Moreover, the capabilities of our products are ideally suited to meeting the specific requirements of educational facilities which aim to create an environment conducive to learning.
"We are proud that Rockwool's product range can already be found in schools not only across the UK but also around the world and that its high-performance products are trusted to ensure the best environment possible for learning."
For more information please Email: education@rockwool.co.uk or Visit: www.rockwool.co.uk/education to download the new Rockwool Education Guide in full.
Rockwool is the world's largest producer of stone wool insulation and the second largest insulation producer globally. The group has annual sales of Euro 1.8 billion and employs over 8,500 staff in more than 30 countries. It has 22 factories around the world.
Rockwool insulation is created from naturally occurring volcanic diabase rock with the ore smelted and spun into fibres to create a wide range of insulation materials, ranging from loft insulation rolls to impact-resistant roofing boards. It is also bonded to produce high performance panels.
Rockwool provides a four-in-one insulation solution, providing high grade thermal insulation, noise insulation, non-combustible and strong environmental credentials. This year alone, the insulation products produced by Rockwool will save more than 200 million tonnes of CO2. Rockwool insulation is also completely recyclable and can be re-smelted and spun into new stone wool insulation rolls and panels.
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