Sisalwool is a semi-rigid, natural fibre insulation batt composed of sheep’s wool and sisal fibres. Suitable for both thermal and acoustic applications, it boasts superior breathability and exceptional usability.
Key benefits:
- Vapour Permeable: allowing traditional stone buildings to breathe and moisture to transfer
- Flexible Fitting: can be friction-fitted between rafters, ceiling joists, floor joists and studwork
- Safe to Touch: can be handled safely, comfortably and does not cause skin irritation
- Acoustic Excellence: offers proven Class A sound absorption and meets Building Regulations Part E requirements
- Low Carbon: using natural and circular economy materials such as recycled sisal and waste wool
- Universally Compatible: suitable for both new build and retrofit, including historic buildings
- Fully Recyclable: can be returned at end of life for reprocessing
Product Specifications
| Density | 40kg/m³ |
| Thickness | 100mm |
| Length | 1200mm |
| Width | 370mm or 570mm |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Standard | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | BS EN 12667 | W/mk | 0.039 |
| Water absorption | EN 1609 | Wp kg/m² | 8.72 |
| Water vapour diffusion | BS EN 12086:2013 | µ (MU) | 1.46 |
| Reaction to fire | EN 13501-1 | Euroclass | E |
| Sound absorption | EN ISO 354 and EN ISO 11654 | αw | 1.00 (Class A) |
| Moth resistance | ISO 3998 (EAD 040005-00-1201) | according to EAD | Pass |
regulations.
Sound Absorption
| Sisalwool Silent Thickness | Sound Absorption Coefficient | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm | 1.00 αw | Class A |
| 50mm | 0.85 (H) αw | Class B |
In accordance with BS EN ISO 354:2003 and BS EN ISO 11654:1997.
Solid Timber Floor Build Up*
| Joist Size | Stud Spacing | Plasterboard | Chipboard | Sisalwool Silent Thickness | Sound Reduction (Rw) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 x 50mm | 450mm | 1 x 12.5mm standard wallboard | 1 x 22mm T&G | 100mm | 42dB |
In accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021 for requirements of Building Regulations Part E. UKAS Lab Certificate: 82747
Internal Partition Wall Build Up*
| Timber Stud Size | Stud Spacing | Plasterboard | Sisalwool Silent Thickness | Sound Reduction (Rw) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63mm | 600mm | 2 x 12.5mm standard wallboard | 50mm | 40dB |
In accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021 for requirements of Building Regulations Part E. UKAS Lab Certificate: 82604
*Testing was conducted on basic build ups. Additional materials will significantly
improve dB reduction, eg: 15mm plasterboard will likely provide an additional
2dB reduction
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