STO HELPS KEEP THE NOISE DOWN FOR NEW UNIVERSITY SWIMMING POOL

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk RainScreen FFCB (fixed-face cavity barrier), the first cavity barrier that is fixed to the face of the insulation and built in to masonry facades during construction. The patented non-combustible solution was developed in response to customer feedback. It is part of a certified system that provides fire resistance for up to 90 minutes insulation and integrity (EI90) in the residual cavities of buildings with masonry facades. “Unlike other products, our cavity barrier is fixed to the face of the insulation as the brickwork is built, so the insulation doesn’t need to be cut post installation,” explains Luke Davies, Product Manager – Rock Mineral Wool at Knauf Insulation. “This means it’s quicker and easier for brickwork contractors to install, reduces waste on site and gives architects reassurance that performance won’t be compromised by the creation of unintentional air gaps during installation.” Rocksilk RainScreen FFCB is noncombustible with the best possible Euroclass A1 reaction to fire classification.

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A significant milestone of a university’s estate masterplan has been completed with the use of an acoustic system solution provided by Sto. The company’s StoSilent Distance system and StoDecosit interior plaster now provide a practical and comfortable acoustic environment for the new 25m, eightlane pool at the University of Portsmouth’s £57m Ravelin Sports Centre. The StoSilent Distance system was installed as a suspended ceiling using Sto’s specially-protected sub-construction, which is epoxy powder coated to protect against corrosion.

StoSilent Distance acoustic boards were then fixed to the subconstruction, which can be adjusted to any shape of room to form a homogeneous, seamless surface. “StoSilent Distance is an excellent choice as the insulation boards are manufactured using 96% recycled glass granulate,” comments James Gosling, Sto’s Technical Consultant. “Providing a reliable and effective acoustic treatment in the harsh environment of a swimming pool can be a real challenge, but our StoSilent Distance system has been proven on this type of application many times over.” www.sto.co.uk

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