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ROCKPANEL facade in harmony with nature
» 28 Sep 2015
Two modern buildings commissioned by a family business manufacturing high-quality stoves, fireplaces, heating and boiler systems have been...
The new facility was required following an expansion of the Brunner family business based in Eggenfelden, Germany. Local architect Prof. Markus Frank designed two modern buildings, which display innovative and distinctive craftsmanship both inside and out. The extraordinary...
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New ROCKPANEL Brilliant launched in 16 shimmering designs
» 11 May 2015
ROCKPANEL has introduced a new board with a sparkling effect to give architects and specifiers even more choice for aesthetic...
Every building has its own story through its form, structure and colours, and often it is ROCKPANEL façade cladding that inspires architects to give their design a distinctive character. With 16 designs, the new ROCKPANEL® Brilliant series offers a versatile colour palette,...
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BIM Data Files for all ROCKPANEL Facade Panels
» 27 Jan 2015
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an increasingly important aspect of the planning and implementation of construction projects. In...
Specifiers can freely access the data files and insert them into digital building models. The files are compatible with Revit and ArchiCAD and can be downloaded via www.rockpanel.co.uk.
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Extra fire safety meets design with ROCKPANEL facades
» 25 Sep 2014
Reducing the risk from fire is an increasingly important issue in the building industry. The new advanced features of the FS-Xtra grade...
Established for their durability, versatility and variety, the standard ‘Durable’ and ‘Xtreme’ ROCKPANEL® boards already achieve European fire classification B-s2, d0 (in accordance with EN 13501-2). Applied on an aluminium or steel supporting structure and fixed with blind...
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ROCKPANEL receives European Environmental Product Declaration
» 10 Jul 2014
ROCKPANEL is the first cladding manufacturer to receive certification from the BRE complying with EN 15804, an environmental...
BRE Global officially handed over the European Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificate to ROCKPANEL at a conference in Watford. The verification is based on product data collection and a Life Cycle Assessment at ROCKPANEL by BRE Global. David Richardson, Director of...
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Extraordinary 3D facade cladded with ROCKPANEL board material
» 12 May 2014
ROCKPANEL high-quality façade panels have proved their versatility once again – being used on a striking building at an...
The recent opening of a multifunctional technology park, the “Navigator Campus” in Kazan, Russia, has immediately attracted public attention. It is the first private sector technology park in Russia to develop state of the art projects such as custom robotics, 3D-printing,...
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ROCKPANEL Launches Product Design Award
» 26 Jun 2013
With its European-wide ROCKPANEL Product Design Award ‘Stone becomes Art’, ROCKPANEL is exploring innovative new ground. A...
“Turn your vision into design” – the slogan of ROCKPANEL – is in the coming months also the motto of a novel design competition. From June to August 2013 architects, planners, product designers and specialists of related disciplines as well as students and working groups...
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ROCKPANEL Cladding Panels Now in Non Combustible Grade
» 23 Jan 2013
Designing modern façades with ROCKPANEL® cladding boards is popular – and with the latest product innovation the safety of the...
Designers and building owners can continue to benefit from the inspiring ROCKPANEL range even in the most demanding locations where fire regulations play a particular role. ROCKPANEL façade boards in European fire classification level A2 will be available in all ROCKPANEL...
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Creating and Protecting a Retail Masterpiece
» 20 Dec 2012
What happens when you wrap the exterior of the new 70,000 square foot Primark development at The Centre in Livingston, Scotland, in...
The Centre, which nestles between Edinburgh and Glasgow, is a Land Securities shopping and leisure destination that has undergone three phases of expansion since the 1970s. Threesixty Architecture was appointed by the property giant to create an eye-catching extension to the...
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Weaving Confidence and Trust in a Refuge Centre
» 14 Nov 2012
Façade boards from Rockwool Rockpanel have played a major part in a comprehensive renovation project at a refuge centre.
The ‘Clearing House’ in Salzburg is a facility offered by the not-for-profit organisation SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. where child refugees from crisis zones across the world have been finding refuge, aid and new perspectives to life. The building no longer satisfied current requirements...
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Rockpanel Cladding Awarded Top Grades in BRE Sustainability Assessment
» 27 Feb 2012
Rockpanel’s sustainability performance has been assessed by the highly respected British Building Research Establishment (BRE)...
The Life Cycle assessment conducted independently by BRE is based on International standards. The assessment determines the environmental performance of construction systems from ‘cradle to grave’. Rockpanel cladding systems were awarded the top grades of A+ and A .The EPD...
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Rockpanel introduces new Instruction Guide and Product Range Guide
» 19 Oct 2011
Two Useful Documents For Contractors
Rockwool B.V. / Rockpanel Group is launching two easy-to-use documents for contractors: the handy Instruction Guide and the compact Product Range Guide. By following the clear instructions set out in the Instruction Guide, contractors can ensure they get the most...
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Rockpanel Introduces Woods Cladding Range
» 23 Sep 2009
The company’s new range of external cladding is designed with the aesthetic characteristics of wood, whilst maintaining the resilience of...
Rockpanel introduces a new collection of board material for external cladding with the aesthetic appeal of authentic wood. The 9 new wood tones, for use in facade cladding, are based on oak and ebony, and combine the natural warm radiance and workability of real...
