Knauf Insulation South Africa

With 40 years of experience in the insulation industry, we are leading the change in smarter insulation solutions for a better world.

Knauf Insulation is a world-leading manufacturer of glass and rock mineral wool insulation products. As part of the family owned Knauf Group, Knauf Insulation represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation.

Internal Walls

Acoustic performance is the principle requirement for internal walls, with both sound insulation and sound absorption being important considerations. The sound absorption characteristics of our mineral wool insulation solutions make them ideal for use in internal wall build-ups. Thermal performance in internal partitions is not usually relevant.

In certain buildings there may also be specific fire performance requirements for partitions separating specific room types making our non-combustible solutions an ideal choice for this application.

External Masonary Cavity Walls

Full-filling masonry cavity walls with mineral wool enables the best possible R-value to save energy costs and reduce thermal gain.

This application will become increasingly important in South Africa with the new SANS 10400-XA standard and the impact of EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates).

Our full-fill built-in solution is installed as the walls are built and is suitable for all types of buildings as detailed in the British Board of Agrément (BBA) Certificates.

External Wall Insulation

Important issues when specifying an external wall insulation solution include the level of thermal performance to be achieved, which finish is the most suitable and the Reaction to Fire classification of the insulation.

EWI (External Wall Insulation) is used on an existing building where there is no cavity to insulate, significantly improving thermal performance and reducing energy bills.

EWI involves the installation of an insulating layer to the external fabric of an existing, or new building, and is usually finished with a render coat, brick slips or clad with timber boards or tiles.