Insulation guides
Practical guides to selecting and installing mineral wool, with clear explanations of its technical properties.
Lambda, thermal resistance and U-values — comparing insulation
How to distinguish λD, layer thermal resistance and whole-element U-values, and compare insulation variants correctly.
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6 common mineral wool installation mistakes
Gaps, compression, moisture and poorly finished details — installation mistakes that reduce insulation performance.
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Thermal bridges in pitched roofs — where they occur and how to reduce them
Why insulation between rafters is not enough, and which roof details need particular attention.
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How to read an insulation datasheet and Declaration of Performance
A practical guide to product identification, λD, RD, reaction to fire, CE marking and technical documents.
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Stone wool in ETICS — key principles for facade installation
A system-based approach to substrates, slabs, adhesive, fixings, reinforced base coats and facade details.
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Timber-frame insulation — planning a continuous building envelope
Heat, moisture, acoustics and fire resistance in a mineral wool insulated framed wall.
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Glass wool or stone wool? Choosing insulation for your project
A comparison of the properties and typical applications of glass wool and stone wool.
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Acoustic insulation for partition walls — what to consider
What affects the sound insulation of a lightweight partition, and which installation mistakes reduce its performance.
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Water repellency in mineral wool — why it matters
How treating mineral wool fibres helps limit water absorption.
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Water vapour permeability — how it works and why it matters
The role of water vapour movement in the durability and performance of building elements.
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Reaction to fire class A1 — what it means for your project
How to interpret reaction to fire classification and where to confirm it in the product documentation.
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