Knauf Insulation

Tips for Choosing Knauf Insulation 

There are so many different types of insulation on the market that it can be difficult to know what's best for your needs.

There are many different types of insulation available for purchase and they all have their pros and cons. It's important that you find the right one for your home so you don't end up wasting time or money with an ineffective product.

This guide will help you understand all the different types of Knauf insulation available and how they work. We'll also give you some tips for choosing the right one for your project!

Knauf Insulation Basics

Knauf Insulation offers smarter insulation solutions for all applications. As the only UK manufacturer of both Glass and Rock Mineral Wool insulation products, they are uniquely placed to provide the best insulation solution for each application. 

The company offers a wide range of insulation solutions for new build or refurbishment projects, in addition to solutions for HVAC, industrial applications, fire protection, green roofs, and bespoke applications.

They have an extensive product line that is tailored to meet the demands of all sorts of roofs, walls, and floors.

Knauf Insulation Materials

Knauf Glass Mineral Wool

Knauf has a wide variety of high-performance glass mineral wool insulation solutions.

High performance insulation solutions consist of up to 80% recycled content, which includes sand, limestone, and soda ash.

The molten glass is spun to form millions of fine strands of wool and mixed with the binding ingredient ECOSE Technology after they're all combined. This product is then cured and turned into a final product with a density that determines whether it's a lightweight quilt supplied in rolls, a flexible slab, or rigid slab that will provide increased thermal insulation value.

Knauf Blown Glass Mineral Wool

Blown Glass Mineral Wool is a loose-fill insulation that is blown into cavities, partitions, timber frame walls, and ceilings.

Knauf Rock Mineral Wool

The Rock Mineral Wool insulation solutions are mainly made from basalt and/or dolomite volcanic rock. The raw materials are spun into a fine strands of wool, which is then bonded together with a binder to form a mat of insulation that is then cut into slabs or wired mattresses. Most Knauf Rock Mineral Wool products use ECOSE® Technology.

Knauf Insulation Applications

Knauf insulation materials are suitable for the following applications:

Roof

Wall

Floor

Knauf ECOSE® Binder Technology

ECOSE® Technology, which is a bio-based binder that is used in the manufacture of all Glass Mineral Wool and most Rock Mineral Wool products, is what makes Knauf insulation so different.

It's made of natural raw materials that are rapidly renewable and need 70% less energy to make than traditional binders, making it more environmentally sustainable.

Knauf Insulation with ECOSE® Technology is very comfortable to handle. This is because it does not contain formaldehyde or phenol. The insulation does not feel rough or coarse on the skin, even when dry. It feels soft and easy to apply.

ECOSE® Technology produces natural brown colour, so you can see and feel the difference.

Conclusion

It's important to know the difference between all of these types of insulation before making a purchase. Knauf Insulation offers high-quality products for every application, whether you need it for new construction or retrofitting an older building.

If your home is in dire need of insulation and you want to improve its energy efficiency without breaking the bank, then this quick guide should help!

For more information on any type of Knauf Insulation, contact one of our team members today.