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Insulation supplier Knauf Insulation’s new OmniFit® Thermal and Sound Slab, is an alternative to low-density rock mineral wool insulation with superior thermal performance, that is also Quiet Mark certified.
OmniFit® Thermal and Sound Slab is manufactured with ECOSE®, Knauf Insulation’s unique plant-based binder that contains no added formaldehyde and emits low levels of VOCs, contributing to healthier indoor environments. Glass mineral wool also has the lowest embodied carbon of any mainstream insulation manufactured in the UK.
Quiet Mark certification means OmniFit® Thermal and Sound Slab complies with Part E requirements for acoustic insulation and performs as well as typical low-density rock mineral wool. And its thermal performance is better, with a lambda value of 0.035 W/mK. It is also non-combustible, with a Euroclass A1 reaction to fire classification that makes it suitable for all buildings, regardless of height or use.[1]
The company’s ‘best-in-class’ compression packaging means that more OmniFit® Thermal and Sound Slab can be fitted in branch, on a pallet, or in a van, reducing delivery trips and making it more convenient to store.
“OmniFit® Thermal and Sound Slab is designed to do more to meet market needs,” says Liliya Luke, glass mineral wool product manager at Knauf Insulation. “Merchants can store more in the same amount of space, installers will find it easier to handle, and end users can expect equivalent acoustic absorption and better thermal performance.”
The slabs are manufactured in the UK and are readily available.
