Rockwool solutions for rendered facade systems - Frontrock max-E
Rockwool Insulation, the leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation for thermal, fire and acoustic insulation, has further extended the scope of application of its external wall range with Frontrock max-E which is designed to improve the thermal and mechanical properties of contact facades.
The Atrium, Zelena Jama in Ljubljana, Slovenia has used Rockwool’s high performance external wall insulation,Frontrock max-E to maximise the energy efficiency in this residential area.
With render protected insulation systems, the quality of insulation can dramatically effect the performance of the system. This unique dual density slab can be used with various coating systems and provides;
Better U values
15 % better thermal insulation than similar products of the same purpose, which means that thinner slab can be used on a facade
High impact
In areas which may be subject to high levels of vandalism, in public areas or playground areas in schools, thicker facade layers that are more resistant to damages.
Acoustic performance
Using Frontrock max-E on the wall construction can make appreciable improvements in sound reduction and offer better living conditions.
Fire performance
Frontrock max-E has excellent fire properties and it is not flammable when exposed to open flame; does not generate smoke nor burning droplets offering unrivalled inherent fire performance.
Rockwool stone wool insulation is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy efficient construction products available and meets the highest standards of ‘cradle to cradle’ sustainability, energy conservation and recyclability.
It is manufactured using igneous volcanic rock, an abundantly-available resource. Over the lifetime of the building, the energy saved could be 100s of times more than that consumed to manufacture the Rockwool insulation. 
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