Knauf Insulation has launched an environmentally friendly mineral wool insulation with lower embodied energy. Using its patented 鈥淓cose Technology鈥�, the insulation has a distinctive natural brown colour 鈥� rather than yellow 鈥� as a result of a new sustainable binder made from renewable materials rather than oil-based chemicals
According to the company, this reduces binder embodied energy by up to 70% compared to traditional oil based binders.
Made using sand and recycled glass bottles, the insulation does not contain artificial colours or added formaldehyde, resulting in environmental credentials of A+ in the BRE鈥檚 Green Guide.
The company says the insulation鈥檚 acoustic, thermal and fire protection 鈥� class A1 鈥� properties are the same as the traditional mineral wool. As well as the brown colour, the insulation is also softer, making it easier to handle.
Knauf Insulation
Specifier 22 May 2009
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