ROCKWOOL may be supplied faced with various common building materials such as aluminium foil, mineral tissue/scrim/fleece, polyethylene/polypropylene film, wire mesh, bitumen, plaster board, cementitious board, ablative coatings, etc.

ROCKWOOL can be installed in various applications:

• Exterior wall
• Interior wall
• Warm roof
• Metal insulated roof
• Soffit
• Floor

There is no hazard statement associated with this material. ROCKWOOL mineral wool is not classified as dangerous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).

ROCKWOOL stone wool products when used, installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements outlined in the technical literature, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (a) not less than 50 years and B2.3.1 (b) 15 years.
  Where the building is maintained so that provisions of the NZBC E2 and E3 Clauses are met, and where the insulation is not crushed or exposed to conditions that will diminish its thermal performance, ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation can expect to have a serviceable life of at least 50 years. Refer to Installation Guideline and Product Handling and Storage Guideline for more information.
• Clause E3 INTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E3.3.1.
  ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation contributes to meeting this requirement.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.
  ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation is safe when handled.
• Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Performance H1.3.1 (a) and H1.3.2 E.
  ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation will contribute to meeting the requirements of NZBC Clause H1, Performance H1.3.1 (a) and H1.3.2 E by complying with NZBC Verification Methods H1/VM1, H1/VM2, NZBC Acceptable Solutions H1/AS1, or H1/AS2.

83 years since the ROCKWOOL Group started production of stone wool. They were the first to manufacture this unique material in Denmark, in 1937. And since then throughout their history, their people have been innovating and discovering ways to transform an abundant, renewable natural resource into materials that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to millions of people worldwide. Available in 39 countries, they are a world wide brand.

• Fire-resilience — Withstand temperatures above 1000°C
• Thermal properties — Save energy by maintaining optimum indoor temperature and climate
• Acoustic capabilities — Block, absorb or enhance sounds
• Water properties — Manage a most precious resource
• Circularity — Reusable and recyclable materials
• Robustness — Longer-lasting performance and robustness with easier installation