When laws are enacted in any society, they are certainly intended to serve that society and ease the burden on its citizens. Laws have been enacted requiring the use of thermal insulation in buildings, whether residential, commercial, or even government buildings. There are many types of thermal insulation available on the market, some made from natural materials such as rocks, and others made from petrochemical materials.
Rock Wool Manufacturing
At our rock wool insulation factory, we produce rock wool from volcanic basalt rock, which is abundant in the Medina region. Rock wool is produced in the form of panels or rolls. Rock wool is made from molten basalt at 1,500 degrees Celsius, which is then poured onto steel discs rotating at a speed of 4,800 revolutions per minute, producing rock wool fibers that are collected and compressed using an automated process. To help visualize the production process, it is similar to making cotton candy. It is also produced in various thicknesses and densities, ranging from 3 cm to 10 cm and from a density of 40 kg/m³ to 170 kg/ m³. It is worth noting the significant difference here: during the production process, the rock’s density changes from 3,000 kg/m³ to 40 kg/m³.
One of the Safest Materials Against Fire
Rock wool is considered one of the safest materials in the event of a fire, as it does not burn and does not contribute to combustion; and in the event of a fire, it does not emit any toxic gases, unlike petrochemicals, which, when burned, produce carbon monoxide—one of the most toxic gases, often referred to as the “silent killer.”
Produced in accordance with international standards
Rock wool is used for thermal and acoustic insulation and as a fire-retardant material that prevents the spread of fire from one location to another. Rock wool is produced in accordance with international standards and specifications and is considered an eco-friendly, green material. Saudi specifications have set the thermal resistance value for walls in the Kingdom’s major cities at 2.00 m²·d·m / W until January 1, 2017. This value requires the construction of double walls of red clay bricks with 5 cm of rock wool in between. In fact, despite claims that construction costs will rise as a result of this law, it will actually reduce electricity consumption by at least 70%.
