60KG DENSITY INSULATION SLABS

60kg/m³ acoustic insulation slabs are the middle level insulation density slabs available either from Rockwool or Knauf brand. In fact, it is recommended to use 60kg/m³ slabs as they offer the best sound insulation for the money spent. Although, those slabs still have higher density than other forms of insulation unlike thermal insulation which is lower in density and supplied in rolls. Rockwool RW3 or Knauf RS60 is named after its density properties in that it has a density of 60kg per cubic meter. When you normally use rolls for floors, slabs are normally for walls. 60kg/m³ density slabs are ideal either for residential or commercial buildings. The solution is suitable for application in walls, floors and lofts to control home acoustics. 60kg density slabs can be supplied either in standard unfaced 1200mmx600mm size or foil backed on both sides. Unlike unfaced slabs, foils faced boards offer great fire performance classified as Euroclass A1. These odorless, non-hygroscopic, and rot proof slabs are free of CFCs and HCFCs and will not encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria. 60kg range slabs include the following readily available product thicknesses:
25mm ǀ 40mm ǀ 50mm ǀ 60mm ǀ 75mm ǀ 100mm 

DENSITY EXPLANATION

Generally speaking, kg/m³ is the weight of the slabs if they were manufactured in a block of one metre cube (1m x 1m x 1m). In order for them to be identified, they are given a density rating which refers to the weight of a metre cube, displayed as kg/m³. Acoustic insulation is available in a variety of densities which range from 45kg up to 100kg per slab. The greater the mass is, the harder it is to vibrate this material, thus the better the insulating property will be. Therefore, it is better to choose dense and heavy material.

APPLICATION

Classroom ǀ Lecture room ǀ Home theaters ǀ Studios ǀ Internal partitions ǀ Timber and metal studs ǀ Between timber rafters ǀ Floor joists ǀ Ground floors ǀ Separating floors ǀ Acoustic partitions

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