170mm Knauf Earthwool Loft Roll 44 Insulation Combi-Cut Product Description

Knauf Earthwool Loft Roll 44 170mm offers excellent thermal performance and easy handling. It comes with partially cut perforations for use with timber joists at 400mm or 600mm centres. It is effective thermal insulation, with a thermal conductivity of 0.044 W/mK, which can better insulate your home in the winter months. With Knauf Earthwool loft roll 170mm, it has never been easier to insulate your loft space and save money on bills.

If installed correctly, these partially cut rolls have a long lifespan. In general, glass mineral wool has a lifespan of 25 years. They are rot proof, non-hygroscopic, and do not sustain vermin. You do not have to worry about fungi, bacteria, or mould when you choose Knauf 170mm insulation.

Knauf Insulation Loft Rolls are manufactured in an environmentally-friendly process that has zero ozone depletion potential and zero global warming potential. The fibres become very thin and snap off onto a conveyor belt, where they mesh together.

Knauf Loft Insulation 170mm Fire Rating

All insulation materials have a fire rating. The Euroclass system governs the classification of insulation materials in Europe. Materials can gain a rating between A1 (non-combustible) and F (combustible). When homeowners start to look for materials to insulate their pitched roofs at ceiling level and floors in lofts, the fire rating is often their first consideration.

170mm Insulation Loft Roll 44 has a reaction to fire classification of A1 on the Euroclass scale, which means that it does not contribute to fire in any way. This is because it is made from recycled glass mineral wool, which does not burn.

Knauf 170mm Insulation Handling

Knauf Insulation stands apart from the other insulation manufacturers in the UK because it invests in eco-friendly alternatives. ECOSE Technology is just one of the ways that Knauf Insulation creates a better handling experience. Whereas most manufacturers use binding agents that create dust and irritate skin, Knauf Insulation invests in binders that do not have added formaldehyde or phenol.

Knauf's 170mm insulation roll is soft and easy to handle. It is even made from natural raw materials. Eco-conscious individuals love Knauf Loft Roll 44 combi cut 170mm. The manufacturing process requires 70% less energy than traditional binders used in the manufacture of other building materials.

Knauf Earthwool 170mm Installation

Knauf Earthwool Loft Roll insulation is designed for installation in lofts between suspended timber floors and pitched roofs at ceiling level. A first layer will give good thermal performance, but a second layer will improve the thermal resistance of the buildup even further. Unlike insulation boards, rolls do not have facings. In most cases, you will have to install protective sheets on top of the roll to ensure its longevity. Moisture can seriously impact the effectiveness of your 170mm Knauf insulation Loft Roll 44, so it is always a good idea to invest in extra protection.

One of the biggest benefits of 170mm Knauf Earthwool loft rolls is that they are easy to install. People who want to thermally insulate floors in cold lofts can simply roll the insulation into place and secure it. Most people install loft boards on top of the rolls so that they can walk around their loft space safely.