What is Thermafleece insulation?
Thermafleece are the UK’s leading brand when it comes to natural and sustainable insulation. Hemp is a low-impact plant crop that provides medium density insulation for a safe, efficient and durable alternative when plant fibre is the preferred choice. …
Is Rockwool good for sound insulation?
ROCKWOOL products offer strong airflow resistance, high levels of noise reduction and excellent sound absorption, due to their high-density qualities. Properly installed, even the noisiest infrastructure can be made quieter.
How does Thermafleece insulation work?
Thermafleece uses various grades of wool, in particular, coarse wool. By using coarse wool in a durable product such as insulation, we can ensure that the carbon stored in the wool remains locked up for many decades.
Is sheeps wool good for soundproofing?
Sheeps wool is very effective at absorbing sound across the whole sound spectrum due to the shape and structure of the natural fibres. Thermafleece British sheeps wool is an effective alternative to mineral based acoustic absorbent materials.
What is Thermafleece made of?
Thermafleece is a comprehensive range of thermal and acoustic insulation rich in British sheep’s wool. Manufactured in Yorkshire, the home of British wool, Thermafleece uses coarse coloured wool from hardy British hill sheep which is why it’s so warm, breathable, healthy and safe to use.
Where in the house do you use Thermafleece?
You can use Thermafleece almost anywhere in the building. It can be used alone or in combination with most other types of insulation to improve thermal mass, breathability, acoustics or to reduce environmental impact of the building fabric.
Is Rockwool safe for acoustic panels?
Fiberglass and Rockwool acoustic panels are absolutely safe.
Where is Thermafleece made?
Does wool reflect sound?
Stress relaxation studies on different kinds of wool fibres show properties that exhibit excellent soundproofing & thermal properties. These viscoelastic properties make wool insulation the perfect choice for improving room acoustics & thermal control. Wool is a good absorber of sound!
Is sheep wool fire resistant?
The moisture content in each fiber of sheep’s wool make it naturally fire resistant. And because of its high nitrogen content of approximately 16 percent, sheep’s wool is considered a self-extinguishing material that won’t support flames below temperatures of 1,040 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is Thermafleece breathable?
Thermafleece Breather Membrane has good water resistance, high breathability and is lightweight and easy to handle. Thermafleece Breather Membrane comprises 3 layers; two outer layers composed of a non-woven polypropylene and an inner breathable microporous film.
Where does thermafleece get their wool insulation from?
Furthermore Thermafleece are proud supporters of British farming and are glad to say that all the wool we use comes only from British farms. Our Thermafleece insulation can be used in Roofs , Walls and Floors .
What’s the best way to cut thermafleece insulation?
Thermafleece NatraHemp can be cut using a straight edge and a Stanley knife, or simply torn apart. For more accurate cutting, tightly compress or clamp the insulation between two pieces of solid 15mm board. Overhang the fleece where you want to cut keeping the two board edges aligned.
Is it safe to use thermafleece natrahemp in a loft?
What’s more, with a density of 25 kg/m3, Thermafleece NatraHemp can provide good acoustic insulation in a variety of systems. Thermafleece NatraHemp is harmless and can be installed without gloves or protective clothing, although we recommend you wear a dust mask in enclosed spaces such as lofts.
What kind of insulation is best for sheep?
Thermafleece CosyWool Roll is versatile insulation rich in British sheeps wool and is the ideal choice if you are looking for all round performance and value for money. Research shows that using 75% wool in combination with recycled fibres outperforms alternative products with a higher percentage of wool.