How (and Why) To Install Rockwool Insulation

Why insulate:

There are many reasons to insulate walls, for heat retention, soundproofing, fire-blocking, and just for fun. I live in sunny San Diego where it rarely gets wet and it never gets truly cold. So while most insulate to keep comfortable in the winter, we’re insulating to keep cool in the summer and to reduce the noise of the airplanes overhead as well as the sounds from nearby rooms.

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I used a few different insulation products:

R-15 Bat Insulation: All insulation has an R-value, which is a measure of how well a barrier resists the conductive flow of heat. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation will do to keep the cold air our and the hot air in (or vice versa). Often, to get a really good R-value, the insulation needs to be really thick, or it will get costly like spray foam insulation. The insulation I used is in the sweet spot of being efficient and not crazy expensive - plus it’s exactly the required R-value our city code calls for. I installed the R-15 insulation in the exterior walls of the kitchen and bathroom.

Soundproofing Insulation Bats: For the interior walls, we opted to add soundproofing insulation. It isn’t really necessary, but hey, while the walls are open, it’s the time to do it. We also thought it would be smart to dampen the noises between the kitchen and the bathroom since the toilet is literally on the other side of the stove.

Foam Sealant: For all the small holes, cracks, and gaps, I sealed them with expanding foam before installing the bat insulation over the top of them. I used a combination of fire-blocking and door foam. I’ll explain more below.

Learn more about R-value and insulation in this video.

1. Seal the gaps

Before filling the wall cavities with the insulation bats, I went around with expanding foam to fill the gaps to the outside, into the attic, or into the crawl space. Openings like gaps under the window or next to pipes are big culprits for heat transfer, so I filled them with some foam that sprays out like a really sticky mousse, then grows and hardens into a firm mushroom shape.

Workspace must evolve to keep pace with the needs of its users. Be it people, machinery, stock, or processes, business leaders are often faced with the challenge of maximising existing assets. In a world of shrinking budgets and increasing costs, it makes sense to make the most of what you’ve got. One of the most cost-effective methods is to use industrial partitions.

Here, we share our top 5 tips to repurpose existing workspace, using different types of industrial partitions.

1. Segregate Air and Noise Pollution

Keeping workers safe and preventing contamination are easily achieved with industrial partition walls. Single skin industrial steel partitions protect employees from air pollution. Double skin steel partitions reduce noise pollution in industrial environments and support compliance with workplace regulations, such as Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

Steel partitioning is demountable and can be relocated as required. Windows and doors can be incorporated for monitoring purposes, where processes and people always remain in full view.

For food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industry suppliers, factory partitions are a fully flexible system to meet GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices. Lightweight and adaptable, factory partitions are used to create a controlled production area. To enter stringently controlled supply chains, manufacturers must maintain high-quality, contamination-free production processes and materials.

2. Secure Storage of High-Value Goods

Whether you are a chocolatier storing champagne or a PCB manufacturer storing precious metals, you are likely to need a secure storage area for high-value stocks. Steel partitions fitted with a secure entry door control access to valuable goods to discourage theft and prevent damage. Industrial partitions are fast to install with minimal disruption, offering short lead times. A solid, flat surface to anchor the structure is all that is required to accommodate a secure storage area.

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3. Install a Control Room or Laboratory

Businesses undertaking hazardous or sensitive processes may expect the installation a laboratory to be too great an expense. Comparing market opportunities against the cost of compliance often forms a barrier to growth. However, industrial partitions can be used to create control rooms and laboratories, complete with monitoring windows and airlocks.

Control room design, governed by ISO 11064, must take ergonomic principles into consideration. Steel partitioning might sound like the last material to use in the creation of a user-centric workspace, but it is one of the most popular methods to install a low-cost control room. Double skin steel partitions provide the opportunity to include insulation, such as rockwool, and meet fire-rating requirements. Double skin industrial partitioning offers enhanced performance while remaining highly cost effective.

4. New Office and Meeting Spaces

If you are struggling to accommodate a growing workforce or don’t have space to conduct meetings in private, industrial office partitions are the ideal solution. With the option to add insulation, windows, doors, and heating, businesses can create warm and comfortable offices and meeting rooms.

Look for an industrial partitions installer with a comprehensive range of services, including M&E (mechanical and electrical), furniture and storage, plumbing and heating, and floors and ceilings. This ensures the job can be completed quickly by a single contractor.

5. Improve Staff Facilities

Need a staff canteen or breakout space? Perhaps a bigger locker or first aid room? Industrial partitions are cost-effective and fast to install. Add windows for a brighter staff space, or just a door for privacy purposes. Choose a double skin steel partition to benefit from insulation and sound pollution reduction.

For the shortest lead times, pick a supplier offering the full scope of installation and finishing services. This ensures you only have to deal with just one contractor who will quickly deliver a ready-to-use space.

For all your industrial partition needs, get a quote from Prodek. With a comprehensive range of industrial partitions, including steel partitions, factory partitions, and stylish glass office partitions. The benefit of working with Prodek is our one-stop-contractor offering. Not only do Prodek offer a full survey, design, and industrial partition installation service, we also provide a full fit-out service including:

✔️ Floors and ceilings
✔️ M&E (mechanical and electrical)
✔️ Plumbing and heating
✔️ Office furniture and storage

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