Black Mountain Insulation
Sheep's wool thermal insulation rolls
'Black Mountain insulation is a general purpose natural wool fibre product designed for use in loft, rafter, internal wall and inter-floor applications. Specified to match and surpass the Part L Building Standards with reference to Thermal, Fire, Mould Resistance and Structural performance.
Black Mountain Insulation is well suited to brick, timber and steel form construction applications, and offers improved thermal and acoustic ratings over many man made materials. Wool insulation is not only breathable but also able to absorb, retain and release moisture without affecting its thermal properties or performance, Black Mountain insulation is ideal for breathable wall construction.
Environmental Information
The manufacture of Black Mountain insulation requires only 15% of the energy required to manufacture mineral wool insulation. In use, the durability and moisture control properties of wool allow for a higher level of performance and longevity – retaining its insulating properties for the life of the building. Wool is naturally fire retardant and is treated with boron salts so as to heighten its vermin resistance.
Applications
Black Mountain insulation is designed for use in new and existing buildings within the loft, rafter, internal wall and inter-floor use. Wool insulation is ideal for dry lining on external walls and throughout all parts of timber frame buildings.
Fire Standards
Wool is naturally fire retardant; the material only chars since there is insufficient oxygen in the atmosphere to support combustion of wool. In the event of a fire, wool will not add to the fire risk and produces no toxic gases. All of our products are tested to:
Euro Class C
Building Regulations Part L BS:5803-4
Performance and Technical Standards
Fire: Euro Class C /BS 5803-4:1985
Condensation BS 5250: 1989
Thermal Conductivity: 0.04 W/mK
U Value (100mm): 0.4'
| Material/s: | sheep's wool |
| Environmental statement: | yes |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | no |
| 3rd party accreditation: | no |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | no |
| Quality certification: | no |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
insulation from non-renewable sources |
| Downloads: | Datasheet Where to use wool insulation The environmental advantage Better for all building methods Safeguard against condensation |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | Rhyl, Denbighshire |
| Alternative products: | Thermal insulation |
| Further information: | Insulation materials compared |
| Information last updated: | Sunday 8th, June 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Black Mountain Insulation Ltd. |
| Address: | Expressway 3, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5JA. |
| Telephone: | 01745 361911 |
| Fax: | 0802 800395 |
| Email: | sales@blackmountaininsulation.com |
| Website: | www.blackmountaininsulation.com |
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer & suppliers |
| Supplier: | Burdens Environmental |
| Telephone: | 0845 601 1188 |
| Email: | eco@burdens.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.burdensenvironmental.com |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
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Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
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Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | |
Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
