Sound transmission is an important concern for occupants in mid-rise residential buildings. HVAC equipment in mechanical rooms can produce a significant amount of noise and should be acoustically isolated. The material properties of ROCKWOOL ROCKBOARD® insulation support high acoustic performance: the multi-dimensional orientation and density of stone wool fibers reduces sound transmission across a wide range of frequencies, making it an ideal solution for this application.

The stone wool boards can be modified with different facings in order to modify the properties of the insulation (e.g. permeability, light reflectance, fire performance, aesthetics) as needed for mechanical room requirements.

Gas lines and other components found in the mechanical room can be a major fire risk within the building. In the event of a fire, ROCKBOARD® insulation can add an additional degree of fire resistance around mechanical rooms as it will not combust and can reduce the spread of smoke and fire.

If pipes leak or hot water tanks fail, stone wool products will not rot, corrode or promote mold growth. This can significantly reduce the repair costs associated with HVAC equipment failure.