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News Release from: Rockfon | Subject: Sonar Ceiling System
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2006
Rockfon Sonar Ceiling helps Chelsea
Garden Room
Rockfon Sonar Ceiling System has been installed in the Rockwool Garden Room at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
A Rockfon Sonar Ceiling System has been installed in the Rockwool Garden Room at this year's Chelsea Flower Show With a fully glazed, curved elevation and insulated roof, the Garden room is the focal point of the 150sq m
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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showpiece garden, created by leading garden designer and architect, Barry Mayled, in association with sponsors Rockwool.
The aim of the Garden Room is to showcase an alternative to conventional conservatories and to highlight the benefits of a carefully insulated structure in terms of energy efficiency and thermal insulation.
The Rockfon Sonar D Ceiling System offers a high quality finish and strong long-term performance, combined with high aesthetic appeal.
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Manufactured from 100% Rockwool stone wool, Sonar D in large modules offers a practical and creative option for meeting the typical needs of this type of space.
Solid beech has been used to form an aesthetically pleasing linear bandraster grid into which the long span 1800mm x 600mm Sonar D tiles neatly integrate.
This creates a monolithic ceiling with clean lines and fully utilises the sizes and span dimensions not achievable with comparable suspended systems.
Visually appealing, the attractive white painted surface of the ceiling offers a smooth matt finish, which complements any style of interior decor.
The Garden Room's design called for a solution that could be installed internally and externally beyond its glass facade.
The high sound absorption, monolithic appearance combined with the flexibility and demountability of the system made Rockfon Sonar D bandraster the obvious choice.
A major benefit of the Sonar Ceiling System is its thermal insulation properties.
Because it is made from Rockwool mineral wool it shares the same thermal conductivity and resistance to heat transfer characteristics, assisting energy efficiency.
Its environmental credentials meet all requirements for sustainability, as the product is fully recyclable and made from natural materials.
Acoustically, the material's formulation counteracts the acoustically hard floors typically installed within a Garden Room.
The installation of the Rockfon Sonar Ceiling System, combined with the Rockwool insulation will considerably enhance the Garden Room's heat retention in winter and solar reflection on sunny days, ensuring conformation to Building Regulations from which standard conservatories are exempt.
This exemption can often result in energy wastage and increased household costs, contributing to global climate change.
The Rockwool Garden Room can be incorporated into a new house design or added to an existing property.
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