Technical Notes
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Insulating Australia Behind every major construction project in Australia lies a network of specialist suppliers whose expertise ensures buildings meet stringent performance standards. For over 30 years, FM Insulation has been one of these critical partners, supplying industrial and commercial insulation materials to some of the nation’s most demanding projects, from power generation facilities to…
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Considerations when using rockwool insulation While rockwool offers numerous benefits, it’s important to be aware of a few considerations: Installation tips To ensure optimal performance of rockwool insulation in your commercial project: FM Insulation: Your rockwool insulation specialists We don’t just distribute rockwool products – we provide comprehensive support throughout your commercial insulation project. Our…
As many of you will know, my connection to Glovebags goes back to the days of Bestobell, when they entered an agreement with a UK company to manufacture bags here in Australia. This wasn’t a terribly successful venture due to the local manufacturing costs, limited market and a high royalty cost per bag.
This note is intended to clarify how the r-values for pipe insulation materials are determined.
We have had a number of queries recently over the fumes given off from both rockwool and fibreglass when exposed to “high” temperatures. Here is the explanation why this happens.