Best insulation for partition walls

What's the best type of insulation to use in partition walls?

Asked by angie on 22nd Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Best internal acoustic insulation would be rock wool . If sound retention is not required, then rigid insulation would suffice."
Answered on 22nd Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2017 - report
"It depends on what the stud wall is being used for as external wall I would celotex insulation and for interior walls normal rock wool insulation"
Answered on 22nd Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Best insulation for a 100mm internal wall would be 100 mm ridged insulation kingspan or celtex.
Thanks"
Answered on 22nd Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2019 - report
"Polyurethane sheet the thickness of the wall cavity"
Answered on 3rd Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"You can use King span ,depending on thickness 50mm,100mm, or roll installation"
Answered on 22nd Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"I’ve always found the best insulation for partition walls is cellartex This comes in many different thicknesses, and it is easy to install."
Answered on 5th Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"You should use Kingspan 100mm or 50mm is more cost effective"
Answered on 31st Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Mineral wool insulation eg: 100mm Rockwool , it will have insulation and soundproof qualities"
Answered on 24th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"bord insulation rockwool foil best, knauf earthwoo dri therm"
Answered on 29th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"SoundBlocks are the best, you can use 100mm or 75mm, depending on your stud thickness"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
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