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Partition walls with a wooden structure are commonly used in residential and commercial buildings to separate rooms into different spaces¹.

They can effectively create flexible living and working environments, but sound and draughts can pass through easily if they aren’t effectively insulated.

Timber stud wall insulation is designed to improve comfort for residents or employees, while also increasing fire safety standards.

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Why do we need timber stud wall insulation?

Stud walls are a fantastic way of redesigning flats, offices and other spaces.

However, the space in-between the timber frames can allow sound and heat to travel through. If you’ve installed a partition with privacy and comfort in mind, or to facilitate quieter office space, this could be a potential issue.

Quality timber stud wall insulation can reduce noise transmission by filling the gaps in-between the timber frames. By installing effective insulation products, such as stone wool, acoustic performance is improved, blocking nuisance noise, while also enhancing fire safety and energy efficiency.

This creates a more comfortable, safe indoor environment for those living and working inside.

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To calculate the amount of insulation required for your project, you’ll need accurate measurements of the stud wall so you can install maximum coverage.

ROCKWOOL insulation solutions are designed to provide long-term energy savings for businesses, constructors and residents.

Thanks to their thermal properties, our stone wool products reduce the need to use heating or cooling systems, and raise energy efficiency while cutting associated costs².

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

Key benefits of our timber stud wall insulation products include:

Acoustic performance – stone wool reduces the impact of noise in buildings, boosting concentration and productivity in offices³.
Fire protection – our non-combustible products protect against the spread of flames, withstanding temperatures above 1000°C⁴.
Adaptability for wall design – ROCKWOOL insulation can be adapted for different wall sizes and shapes, complementing existing interior layouts⁵.
Thermal performance – our insulation can help regulate temperatures and create comfortable indoor conditions⁶.
Robustness – ROCKWOOL products won’t sag over time or degrade in quality, offering premium insulation that lasts the lifetime of a building⁷.

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With good quality ROCKWOOL insulation, you can help to improve the acoustic performance and fire resistance of timber stud walls.

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Our insulation is highly adaptable to your needs. It has been manufactured to be easy to install, while still offering a robust solution for your project.

Key tips:

Before cutting insulation to fit a wall, ensure you have accurately measured the wall and know the exact dimensions you need to fill⁸.
To guarantee an even finish when cutting the boards, rolls or slabs, use a sharp long-bladed knife or insulation saw⁹.
When covering all gaps, pack insulation tightly against the timber frames, to prevent heat being lost.

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Sustainability is at the heart of what we do.

ROCKWOOL products can contain up to 75 percent recycled material¹⁰. This shows our commitment to breathing new life into older insulation, and creating new products that still offer optimal performance.

We also recycle waste created during the production process, minimising our carbon footprint and impact on the environment by following a cleaner method of producing insulation¹¹.

Once they have been developed, ROCKWOOL products pass on energy savings to companies or residents by reducing the overall energy consumption in buildings.

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