This insulation application is an alternative version of the application presented on the previous page. It can be applied on concrete walls, light weight block walls, brick walls and of course on steel frames as well.
There are plenty of different Façade Panel systems around Europe; these insulation recommendations, with small variations, can be fitted to all of them. The façade system is designed according the system providers' instructions. The fastening system should be designed so that it leads the water outside the wall.
The supporting concrete wall provides an air tight basis for the insulation solution. The moisture from newly laid concrete is able to dry out through stone wool insulation - due to its porous fiber structure and high water vapor permeability. A proper air flow in the ventilation gap needs to be ensured in order to prevent condensation. The best solution is to have a constant ventilation gap from the bottom to the top of the façade. In high rise buildings it is advisable to divide the ventilation gap into 3 - 4 storey high segments.
All Paroc stone wool products presented here belong to the Euroclass A1 and fulfill the highest fire demands. |
