Sheep wool: a natural insulator. Healthy insulation can naturally do more.

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During the 1840’s and 1850’s millions of Irish people well as Inch and Rathdrum. The Rathdrum business left their homeland by ship to escape the wrath of was founded by Laurence Pierce in the towns Mar- the great famine and search for a better life abroad. ket Square in 1943. Today, this business still carries Many of these emigrants settled where the ships his name and has grown to become one of the carrying them came to shore, usually along the East largest buyers, classifi ers and exporters of greasy coast of Canada and the United States. Irish fl eece wools, in Ireland and the UK.

Around this time, a Canadian seafarer by the name Laurence Pierce (Wool Merchants) is part of a of Thomas Pierce returned to Ireland aboard one group of companies, specialising in products where of these ships. He was accompanying a quantity wool is the inspirational material. Growing from A natural building material. of timber that was being exported to Europe on a this, Sheep Wool Insulation Ltd. was formed in return journey. Thomas decided to stay in Ireland 2002. The aim of the new venture was to bring a and eventually settled in Tinahely in Co. Wicklow. He range of superior sheep’s wool based insula- Thanks to its properties, sheep wool is the only naturally-occurring insu- established himself as a general merchant, oper- tion products to the market. The beauty of having lation material which both retains heat and protects against heat, cold ating a grocery business and trading in corn, fuel a sustainable raw material and using it to pro- and damp. Sheep wool is tried-and-tested and has proven itself over and most particularly wool, buying wool from local duce healthy products which help to protect our thousands of years. It is the only insulation material whose creator – the farmers and selling to local industry for clothing, environment is a value which we believe in and sheep – constantly tests it for fi tness for purpose in the most extreme and textile manufacture. strive to enhance. The company has grown rapidly climatic conditions. The wool has to fulfi l its role of protecting the sheep to become the leading supplier of natural wool in every imaginable weather combination. Thomas saw this opportunity over 150 years ago, insulation to Ireland, the UK, the United States and and the business has grown from strength to Canada. Our aim continues to be about providing The uniqueness of the sheep wool raw fi bre becomes a material with strength since then. the best performing highest quality products, unique construction physics properties, even in the end product. At backed up with full certifi cation and detailed ISOLENA, we have over 50 years of experience with sheep wool Thomas’s son and grandsons continued in his tradi- technical support 100% Pure, 100% Natural, 100% through our in-house carpet weaving mill. We therefore un- tion and operated similar businesses in Tinahely as Pure SheepWool Insulation. derstand better than anyone else how to turn this unique- ness into a range of products which perfectly meet the requirements of modern construction.

2 3 The insulation material that can do more.

Heat insulation Nature has given us a Sheep wool is an outstanding insulator, unique, sustainable raw material whose use is the ISOLENAWOLLE achieves top insulation values by its very nature* order of the day. and offers a unique combination of product benefi ts like no other insulation material.

* Thermal conductivity tr 0.035 – 0.042W/m2K Air purifi cation creates a healthy climate in the room,

Sheep wool is able to purify the air in a room within a very short space of time, removing many odours and harmful substances, such as formaldehyde. Humidity regulation regulates humidity,

Sheep wool can absorb up to 33 % of its own weight in moisture, without compromising its insulating effect.

Sound insulation represents quality and safety Fire protection ISOLENAWOLLE has been technically inspected many times, carries the international natureplus quality seal and holds the European Technical Approval (ETA). is a sustainable raw material. Sustainable As a natural product, sheep wool is shorn twice a year and can be returned to the environmental cycle at any time.

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A Interior cladding C Air sealing E Wind sealing

B Installation level D Main insulation level F Facade cladding ISOLENAWOLLE ISOLENAWOLLE 4 5 Sense the additional + feel-good factor.

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Sheep wool develops a feel-good climate by its very nature and is benefi cial to your health. SheepWool Insulation has been proven to be able to break down harmful substances, thus allowing the natural air in the room to circulate.

Air purifi cation Sheep wool removes harmful substances from the air.

Minimising harmful substances in internal spaces through sheep wool, using formaldehyde as an example 0,25 The secret behind this excellent ability is keratin, the

0,2 protein building block which makes up sheep wool. Invest in a healthy indoor climate. All you need to do is install ISOLENA The molecules in the side branches of the amino 0,15 sheep wool as close as possible in the internal space, such as in the acids are able to absorb and neutralise harmful sub- installation levels, interior walls, false ceilings, inside the vapour retarder 0,1 stances such as formaldehyde. This is done through ppm formaldehyde

in the roof construction or in the acoustic levels. 0,05 a chemical reaction in which the harmful substances are connected to these molecules and converted. 0

Object 1 Object 2 Object 3 Object 4 Object 5 Aachen Deutsches Wollforschungsinstitut Source:

Before After renovation After 8-12 After 18-24 months months

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Damp walls are an irritant to health and decrease your sense of well-being. SheepWool Insulation can absorb a third of its own weight in moisture, without compromising its insulation quality.

Humidity The hydrophobic effect regulation lasts a lifetime.

Sheep wool can absorb up to 33% of its own weight in moisture, wit- hout compromising its insulation properties and without being ‘wet’. It remains full and has no negative impact on the structure. This is down to the unique structure of the protein fi bres: they are water resistant, or SheepWool Insulation has a hygroscopic effect. This means that it hydrophobic: a property which is a great advantage for critical installati- adapts very quickly to the interior humidity surrounding it and on situations, such as when greater amounts of condensation form. absorbs moisture when the humidity is higher than the And sheep wool offers yet another advantage: as a protein fi bre, it does compensatory moisture in the wool. If the air in the room is too dry, not form a breeding ground for mould. Sheep wool is therefore protec- it releases the moisture again. ted against mould by its very nature.

Sheep wool under the microscope.

8 9 + Set benchmarks when + it comes to safety. + +

When it comes to fi re protection, Fire protection classifi cation: Classifi cation of the fi re behaviour of an acoustic SheepWool Insulation offers the ceiling element: highest level of safety thanks to • Perforated plasterboard panel, 12 mm thick, its high fl ash point. It requires perforation 18/18-5 mm diameter • ISOLENA Optimal, thickness 40 mm, density 18 kg/m3 no fl ame inhibitor and therefore • 60 mm rear ventilation generates no poisonous gases in the case of fi re. Compliant with European Norm EN 13501-1, Outstanding sound insulation. the construction product described is classifi ed B s1, Sound absorption properties

1,4 d0 with regard to its fi re behaviour. In general, Optimal 5cm Sheep wool offers excellent sound absorption properties for many acou- 1,2 Clamp felt 5cm ISOLENAWOLLE is thoroughly inspected by the Comfort 5cm stic situations with high requirements. Equip acoustic ceilings with the 1 accredited authorities. special ISOLENA acoustic nonwovens or simply with ISOLENA sheep wool 0,8

0,6 felts so that you can hold your important meetings undisturbed and

0,4 with the greatest possible concentration. Sound absorption level [%] 0,2 It is for good reason that ISOLENA acoustic products are increasingly 0 being used by modern architects, building physicists and clients in 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3125 4000 5000 schools, offi ce buildings and event spaces, as well as in private houses, Sound insulation Frequency [Hz] Fire protection as an acoustic insulation material in installation levels and false ceilings.

Decomposition of harmful substances in poisonous gases

3500 Top fi re protection.

500 The natural fi bres of the sheep wool have a self-combustion tempe- 400 rature of 560 – 600°C. This is around twice as high as that of wood 300 (270°C). It also melts away from a heat source without dripping. Thanks 200 to their special production process, ISOLENA sheep wool products need

Emissions of poisonous gases (ppm) 100 no additional fl ame inhibitor and achieve outstanding values in the 0 European and Swiss standard fi re tests. CO HCI HCN HF SO2/H2S2 NOX

Requirements Sheep wool

Source: Benisek Phillips, J. Fire Science, edition 1 Nov./Dec. 1983

10 11 Put your trust in a sustainable insulation material. Our sheep wool comes direct from nature; more specifi cally, from Alpine sheep from Ireland, United Kingdom and Austria. As the only natural insulation material, it is + 100% integrated into the cycle of nature.

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The test mark for sustainable con- struction materials: nature plus®

International society for sustainable construction and living – natureplus e.V.

SheepWool Insulation is the insulation material of today and The natureplus® quality mark represents health compatibility, environ- tomorrow for environmentally-conscious people who think about mentally friendly production, the protection of fi nite resources, and fi t- ecological concerns. After all, only the wool of living sheep is ness for purpose. Products which carry this mark consist predominantly suitable for the production of insulation materials with such high of raw materials which are sustainable or which have been extracted in quality standards. Only this is and remains so permanently elastic, a nature-friendly way. Demanding inspections and the strictest threshold full and full of life, just as it needs to be to fulfi l the many roles values in Europe for substances which are hazardous to health guaran- of an insulation material. tee that the certifi ed products are harmless.

12 13 Can be used in a wide variety of ways. SheepWool Insulation product overview.

New technology

2 5 Timber: 1 Premium / Optimal Gabled ceiling: Wooden frame Comfort 1 construction: Premium / Optimal ISOLENA Premium ISOLENA Optimal ISOLENA Comfort ISOLENA SilentWool Floor (pre- New technology – Standard product with sup- Light, good value fi tted with a breathable paper). Facade: for fast installation port felt for easy fastening. sheep wool nonwoven. Multi-purpose underfl oor acoustic 2 Premium / Optimal in high insulation strengths. insulation made from pure new Roof: sheep’s wool and pre-fi tted with Premium / Optimal a breathable paper.

Raw density: 20 kg/m3 Raw density: 18 kg/m3 Raw density: 14 kg/m3 Raw density: 100 kg/m3 3 4 5 Thermal Thermal Thermal Footfall sound tr 0,0385 W/m2K tr 0,0385 W/m2K tr 0,042 W/m2K bis 21 DB conductivity: conductivity: conductivity: improvement:

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Ceiling: Premium / Optimal / Comfort 4 Physical properties Acoustic ceiling: Thermal conductivity: 0,035 – 0,045 Optimal 3 Combustibility class: E s1, d0 / Bs1, d0 BKZ in CH 5,3 6 * Flammability of an acoustic ceiling element B s1, d0 4 6 Flash point: 570° C – 600° C ISOLENA SilentWool Joist ISOLENA SilentWool Carpet Wall: Floor: Water vapour diffusion permeability: 1 – 2 5 Premium / Optimal / Acoustic insulation strips for Acoustic underlay rolls for the Premium / Optimal Joists. reduction of impact sound trans- Comfort Wool protection: 1 % Thorlan IW fer under carpeted areas. SilentWool Floor: 3 Perforated plasterboard panel 12 mm thick, perforation 18/18-5 mm diameter, ISOLENAWOLLE Optimal SilentWool Floor Raw density: 100 kg/m Thickness 7 mm (thickness 40 mm), 60 mm rear ventilation compliant with European Norm EN 13501-1. (pre-fi tted with a breathable paper) / SilentWool Joist / SilentWool Carpet

Wall installation: Floor installation: Roof installation: Acoustic ceiling: Facade installation: Window installation:

14 15 Greatest possible safety in handling.

• Inspection of all production batches by an authorised external inspection laboratory • Wool equipped with wool protection Thorlan IW: natureplus® tested • Wool protection certifi cate • Internal quality inspection: Weight, dimensions, density and voluntary inspection in accordance with the criteria of the ETA inspection plan (European Technical Approval) • Batch documentation on delivery note and invoice > origin, verifi ed wool equipment, weight, lot number • Unique ISOLENA density guarantee • Every square metre of ISOLENA insulation material carries our personal certifi cate; we guarantee the best quality and processing for your well-being.

ISOLENA SheepWool Insulation is delivered in ready-to-use, custom sizes, and is easy to use. There is no need for a dust mask or protective clothing. Sheep wool is very easy to use and is gentle on skin and health.

ISOLENA provides premium quality insulation materials for faca- Outstanding. des, fl oors, walls, ceilings and roofs for new constructions and renovations. The Premium insulation rolls with new stability and high insulation strengths can save you even more time – single- layer up to 150 mm with no artifi cial additives. The new stability Energy of the Premium insulation rolls saves time in installation. Globe Award

Ask about our special pro- ducts, such as the ISOLENA window braid, buffi ng wheels, blockhouse sealing strips, aluminium lining, etc. ISOLENA ISOLENA ISOLENA Buffi ng wheel Window braid Blockhouse sealing strips

16 17 It happens to the best of us.

Blockhouse, Erlen, Switzerland Höfl er house Miesenberger detached house Huntstile Organic Farm, U.K. Passive houses/detached houses, Vienna Client: Detached house – blockhouse Client: Höfl er family Client: Miesenberger family, Neumarkt/Mkr. Client: Lizzie Myers Client: Aichholzer family Erlen, Switzerland Goathurst Executor: Wooden facade: Buchner, Executor: Böhmerwald-Holz reg. GenmbH, Architect: MAGK architektur aichholzer klein ZT OG, Nr Bridgwater TA5 2DQ, U.K. Executor: Hans Koster Blockhausbau, 4273 Unterweißenbach 4134 Putzleinsdorf/4171 Auberg, 1060 Wien CH-8586 Ennetaach Use: SheepWool Insulation used in Attic area Plaster facade: Kern, Upper Austria Executor: Zimmerei Proksch-Weilguni OEG, Use: Sheep wool between the log planks 4273 Unterweißenbach Architect: Schneider & Lengauer, 2084 Weitersfeld and all other insulation levels Use: SheepWool Insulation in the facade 4212 Neumarkt i. Mühlkreis Use: SheepWool Insulation in walls and ceiling Use: SheepWool Insulation in roof and walls

Kindergarten Mondsee Private home renovation, U.K. District Centre Ludesch – House of the Future Felben-Wellhausen School Client: Montessori Waldkindergarten Client: Enrico Marone Cinzano Client: Gemeinde Ludesch Use: SheepWool Insulation in ceilings and 5310 St. Lorenz 6713 Ludesch walls for air purifi cation and renovation Architect: Michaelis Boyd Associates Architect: Architekt DI David Ebner Architect: Architekturbüro DI Hermann Kaufmann to eliminate harmful substances Contractor: D.M. Specialists 6858 Schwarzach Executor: Jakob Ebner BauGmbH 2-3 Pegasus Mews, Stratton Bus 5310 Mondsee Park, London Road, Biggleswade, Executor: ARGE Wucher Bauunternehmen GmbH Use: Entire project executed with sheep Bedfordshire, SG18 8QA U.K. & CO KG and SUTTER Holzbau GesmbH 6713 Ludesch wool insulation Use: SheepWool Insulation used in ceiling Use: SheepWool Insulation in interior walls, sound insulation (acoustic ceiling)

Bregenzer Festspielhaus Company building, Multikraft Climate Protection Supermarket Linz-Froschberg Keenan Low Energy House, Ireland Client: Offi ce of State Capital Bregenz Client: Multikraft (Stumpfl hof), Client: Spar Klimaschutz Supermarkt Letterard, Connemara, Co. Galway Pichl bei Wels Linz-Froschberg Client: Eoin & Cecilia Keenan Architect: Dietrich / Untertrifaller Architekten ZT GmbH, 6900 Bregenz Architect: Architekturbüro ARKADE ZT GmbH, Architect: Arch. DI Reinhold Kroh, 4040 Linz Architect: Mulcaire Heffernan RIAI, Executor: Trockenbau München GmbH 4170 Haslach Executor: Secco Construct Gmbh Barna, Co. Galway 4492 Hofkirchen im Traunkreis Use: Sound insulation (acoustic ceiling) Executor: Hema Holzbau Henriette Kuttler Executor / GreenTec Ecological Homes Ltd, 4633 Kematen am Innbach Use: SheepWool Insulation in walls Contractor: Main Street, Craughwell, Co. Galway Use: SheepWool Insulation in roof, fl oors, Use: 100 mm Service Cavity below (some) walls airtightness membrane on roof rafters

18 19 SheepWool Insulation Ltd. by Unit 1, Railway Business Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland Healthy insulation can naturally do more. Phone (IE): +353 404 46100 Fax: (IE): +353 404 46452 Email: [email protected]

Phone (UK): +44 871 2185218 Email: [email protected] www.sheepwoolinsulation.com