SPECIFICATION GENERATOR
Find out which low impact materials are right for your building project.
At a Glance
Easy installation with service battens
Breathable and Moisture Safe
Ideal for solid brick/stone or cavity walls
Fire tested: B-s1,d0
WUFI modelled to avoid moisture risk
Includes airtightness layer
System Overview
The NatureWall internal wall insulation system uses natural wood fibre insulation to provide unrivalled insulation, moisture control and heat retention. Wood fibre insulation, well known for its breathable properties, is ideal for use on solid-walled stone and brick properties as well as more modern brick or block cavity walls.
To provide very high levels of airtightness and to improve suitability over a much greater range of properties, we have included an airtightness membrane within the system. This gives us a range of membranes to choose from to ensure the correct functioning of the system in every individual project.
A battened service zone is included with the system to allow services to run through the walls without breaking through the airtightness layer. Even in commercial spaces, it is easy to get high levels of insulation without impacting practicality.
UdiTHERM NF Wood Fibre Board
Naturewall Cutaway Model
NatureWall can be finished with either standard plasterboard or Fermacell, depending on the level of robustness required. Both are highly breathable and low embodied energy products, complimenting the low carbon nature of the system. With this simplicity, a wide range of tradespeople can use the system with their existing skills.
Naturewall Construction Details
Ensuring Performance, Safety, and Compliance
Using the latest Heat and Moisture Modelling software (WUFI), we ensure that the correct amount of insulation is used on each project. This avoids issues such as building damage, moisture issues and mould growth that arise from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. The NatureWall Suitability Confirmation (NSC) document lists all of the materials required for each project so installers know what is necessary.
Naturewall has been fire tested by Warrington Fire and confirmed as having a rating of B-s1,d0, well within what is required by the UK Building Regulations. The system is in the process of acquiring a third-party KIWA BDA Agrement certificate to confirm its suitability and its compatibility with PAS2030/2035.
How much does Naturewall reduce energy costs?
Even the thinnest layers of the NatureWall system will reduce conductive heat loss through uninsulated walls by more than 65%, dramatically improving comfort and indoor air quality, with the thicker layers reducing heat loss by up to 85% or more.
Exactly how much this will reduce your energy bills by depends on how you heat your building but the typical payback period would be between 5 and 10 years, depending on whether you use gas or electricity to supply your heat.
Because of the way the system is detailed around openings and penetrations, it also makes your walls much more airtight, again reducing your heat loss and saving on energy costs.
Assessing, Designing and Installing NatureWall IWI
To ensure designers and installers know exactly how to assess the project, design the system in and install it correctly, we have created a host of resources available right now for those at any stage of the Naturewall process.
We offer a dedicated NatureWall Installation Course through our free, online training platform, Fibres Academy. The course walks participants through key procedures and tests their understanding to make sure they understand what is required. Having an online training resource allows access to all the necessary design and installation guidance, whether at home or on site, enabling users to learn and up-skill whenever and from wherever it suits them.
Furthermore we have downloadable Naturewall PDF documents, a Naturewall help guide in our learning lab and other useful resources. You can find all of them below.
As part of our Fibres Academy Naturewall course we have a full animated installation video taking you through each step of the installation process, from bare brick wall to plasterboard finish. You can watch the video now by clicking he thumbnail to the left or head to the Fibres Academy and sign up to the course today.