100mm Rockwool RW3 Acoustic Sound Insulation Slab Applications

Rockwool is one of the leading manufacturers of rock mineral wool insulation. Rock mineral wool acts as excellent acoustic and thermal insulation. These 1200mm x 600mm semi-rigid Rockwool slabs are a multi-use solution suitable for a wide range of general building applications- including ceilings, partition walls, and floors - as well as specialist specifications. They offer thermal acoustic and fire performance in one robust insulation solution.

The slabs can be used for the following construction types:

• Interior timber or steel partition walls
• Interior timber frame floors
• Interior timber frame ceilings
• Acoustic ceilings and partition panels
• I-joist interior partitions
• Party walls

Rockwool RW3 Slabs Specifications

Rockwool RW3 insulation slab 100mm really delivers on thermal, acoustic and fire insulation performance; you can be sure this multi-use solution will maintain high performance over the lifetime of your build.

The 1200mm x 600mm slabs come in a pack quantity of 4 per pack, giving a pack coverage of (2.88m2/Pack) Let's have a look at the specs:

• Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and Zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP)
• Rot-resistant - withstands mould and mildew
• Thermal conductivity of 0.034 W/mK
• Water repellent qualities of the insulation prevent moisture build up, dampness and rot
• Excellent acoustic and thermal performance
• Fire resistance
• Density of 60kg/m3 per slab

Rockwool 100mm RW3 Certifications

BS EN is British and European Standard Specifications. With over 100 years of experience, the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. BS EN considers Rockwool both:

• Euroclass A1 non-combustible in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 - achieving the highest possible level of fire performance
• CE and Key marked in accordance with BS EN 13162:2012 + A1:2015.v

100mm Rockwool RW3 slabs are also certified by Lloyd's register of shipping as non-combustible materials for use on:

• Fixed offshore installations
• MED classed ships- DTLR MCA approval
• Rated non-combustible in accordance with ISO 1182 and IMO A. 799

Rockwool Insulation RW3 Storage & Handling

RW3 high-quality resin bonded slabs have a soft, fibrous texture, very similar to a loaf of bread. Because of this, a serrated blade is all you need to slice through it.
When it comes to storage, we advise that you store the slabs inside; keeping them nice and dry.

About Rockwool

Rockwool is recognised as being the market-leading acoustic insulation solution. The Rockwool RW slab range offers outstanding thermal, acoustic and fire insulation properties as well as lifelong durability. The product range consists of high-quality resin bonded slabs in a variety of thicknesses and densities. RW3 insulation slabs achieve Lambda 0.034 W/mK and are available in eight standard thicknesses from 25-100mm, with a density of 60 kg/m3. 

Rockwool manufactures RW3 insulation with no facing as standard, but it also makes it with non-woven mineral black tissue (60gsm), non-woven mineral white tissue (100gsm), and aluminium foil.

We recommend slabs with aluminium foil facings for people who want superior sound-deadening insulation that will protect their homes for years to come.

Rockwool RW3 100mm Acoustic Performance

These slabs have a density of 60kg/m3 per slab. The denser the material, the more layers that sound vibrations have to travel through. Rock is a naturally poor conductor of sound, making RW3 the perfect choice for people who want to insulate their homes against unwanted noise. Rockwool respectfully thrashes competitor brands with its prevention of noise transmission from room to room, making it ideal for installation in internal and separating walls. 
Rockwool RW slabs work in two distinct ways to dampen sound, either by impeding the transmission of sound through an element of the structure or by absorption of sound at the surface.