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ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®

Fire and Soundproofing Insulation
for Interior Partition Walls, Floors and Ceilings

Sound control and fire safety
from one batt insulation

ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® is a stone wool insulation for
use in interior partitions and ceilings between floors of
residential construction where superior fire resistance and
acoustical performance are required.
Designed for interior applications, Safe’n’Sound® has not
been engineered as a thermal insulation but as sound
proofing and as a fire barrier. Withstanding temperatures
up to 2150°F (1177°C), Safe’n’Sound® is non-combustible
and will not produce toxic smoke or promote flames
spreading, even when directly exposed to fire. This adds
valuable extra time for people to reach safety and for fire
services personnel to arrive.
ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® has excellent acoustical
dampening properties and provides an easy friction fit
into walls, ceiling and floor applications. It’s high density
and unique fiber structure absorbs sound and reduces
noise traveling from one room to another, improving
occupant comfort.

Fire resistance enhances
home safety

• Combination of natural stone
  and recycled content makes
  ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation
  an excellent fire barrier
• Works effectively to help contain
  the fire and prevent its spread even
  when directly exposed to fire
• Inherently non-combustible,
  ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® can
  resist temperatures up to 2150°F
  (1177°C)

Water repellent & won’t
sustain mold

• ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® is
resistant to water, rot, mold, mildew
and bacterial growth
• Contributes to a safer and healthier
indoor environment
• GREENGUARD certified, receiving
the highest designation for indoor
air quality

Higher density means a better fit

• ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® batts
  are simple to cut with a serrated
  knife (such as a bread knife)
• Clean, straight cuts provide optimal
  fit around electrical boxes, wiring,
  and pipes – minimizing air flow
• Superior friction fit between studs
  completely fills the wall cavity
  preventing insulation from sagging

Typical Assemblies for
ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®

Single stud interior wall
(Wood Studs – 16” On Center)
Using ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®,
5/8” drywall (type x) and resilient
channels at 16” provides:

• Fire Rating: 1 hour
• Sound Transmission Class (STC): 45

ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®
Wall Components
(shown from outside to inside)
1. 5/8” Type X Gypsum
2. 3” Safe’n’Sound®
3. Resilient Channel
4. 5/8” Type X Gypsum Board

Interior ceiling/floor
(2 x 10 Joists – 16” On Center)
Using ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®,
5/8” drywall (type x) and resilient
channels at 24” provides:

• Fire Rating: 30 minutes
• Sound Transmission Class (STC): 50
  ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound®
  Ceiling/Floor Components
  (shown from top to bottom)
  1. Plywood Floor
  2. Air Space
  3. 6” Safe’n’Sound®
  4. Resilient Channel
  5. Gypsum Board

Sound control delivers peace and quiet

• Install Safe’n’Sound® in interior walls between rooms
  and in ceilings between floors
• Higher-density batts more effectively reduce
  airflow – thereby decreasing sound transmission
• Provides higher sound absorption against lowfrequency
  (bass) ranges, which are most difficult to
  block
• Typical household applications include home theater,
  basements (ceilings), home office, laundry room,
  bathroom and furnace room

Maintain a healthy
living environment

Home life has changed, and sound dampening

is more important than ever
Life is getting louder around the home. Televisions,
home theaters, computers and video games blare
from almost every room. Family cell phones constantly ring. More people work from home offices and
entertainment rooms are the norm.

More and more, sound dampening is a must-haverequirement for any modern family home. And unlike
other insulation, ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® provides
higher sound absorption against low frequency (bass)
ranges helping to provide a quieter, safer and more
comfortable.

A GREENGUARD Gold certified product to help
improve quality of life

ROCKWOOL Safe’n’Sound® products are GREENGUARD

Gold certified and are recognized by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and  Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) LEED programs. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is a nonprofit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD
Gold standards. The GEI’s mission is to protect human health and quality of life through programs that improve the indoor air that people breathe.
What this means is when Safe’n’Sound® stone wool insulation is installed into a home’s interior partition walls and ceilings between floors it provides piece of mind knowing the product has been designed for indoor spaces in such a way that it meets a strict certification criteria. GEI’s certification criteria is put in place to help
reduce indoor air pollution while aiding in the creation of healthier indoor environments. It considers safety factors that account for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly), with the GREENGUARD Gold
certified specifically ensuring the product is acceptable
for use in environments such as schools and healthcare
facilities where indoor air quality is of the utmost importance.

At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are
committed to enriching the lives of
everyone who comes into contact
with our solutions. Our expertise
is perfectly suited to tackle many of
today’s biggest sustainability and
development challenges, from energy
consumption and noise pollution
to fire resilience, water scarcity and
flooding. Our range of products
reflects the diversity of the world’s
needs, while supporting our
stakeholders in reducing their own
carbon footprint.
Stone wool is a versatile material and
forms the basis of all our businesses.
With approx. 11,000 passionate
colleagues in 39 countries, we are the
world leader in stone wool solutions,
from building insulation to acoustic
ceilings, external cladding systems
to horticultural solutions, engineered
fibres for industrial use to insulation
for the process industry and marine &
offshore.
AFB®, CAVITYROCK®,
COMFORTBATT®, CONROCK®,
CURTAINROCK®, ROCKBOARD®,
TOPROCK®, MONOBOARD®, ROXUL®
are registered trademarks of the
ROCKWOOL Group in USA and
ROXUL Inc. in Canada.
ROCKWOOL™, COMFORTBOARD™,
FABROCK™, ROXUL SAFE™, and
ROCKWOOL PLUS™ are trademarks of
the ROCKWOOL Group in USA and
ROXUL Inc. in Canada.
Safe’n’Sound® is a registered
trademark used under license by
Masonite Inc.