This is a typical solution for semi heated industrial buildings and warehouses.
The metal frame sets specific thermal insulation requirements. The thermal conductivity of stainless steel is about 400-times higher than that of timber and over 1000-times higher than that of stone wool! However, the thermal resistance of the structure can be significantly improved by adding fully-covering wall insulation on top of the steel studs. An insulation layer breaks down the cold bridges effectively.
In buildings where the indoor air conditions are demanding; for example high humidity and/or temperature, it is especially important to design a proper, solid moisture barrier and adequate ventilation of the façade.
The fire performance of the final wall structure is strongly affected by the fire properties of the insulation. All Paroc stone wool products presented here belong to Euroclass A1 - stone wool tolerates high temperatures of up to 1000 °C, protecting the steel structures from fire. |
