Rockwool Panels.
The non-combustible, fire-rated insulated panel core — the go-to for commercial kitchens, fire walls, acoustic partitions and compliance-driven cool rooms across Australia.
R-value climbs with thickness
Rockwool insulates at roughly λ ≈ 0.040 W/m·K. Thicker core = higher R-value. Indicative figures — always confirm against the manufacturer datasheet for your panel.
Where Rockwool is the smart choice
Fire-rated cool rooms
Rooms where a non-combustible core is specified or required by the NCC.
Commercial kitchens
Handles heat and fire risk near cooking lines and back-of-house.
Fire & boundary walls
A1 core suits fire-separation and boundary wall build-ups.
Acoustic partitions
Dense stone wool dampens sound between rooms and tenancies.
High-temperature areas
Retains integrity at temperatures that soften foam cores.
Compliance-driven builds
When certification and fire performance drive the specification.
EPS vs PIR vs Rockwool
Rockwool trades a little weight and cost for a non-combustible A1 core and better acoustics. Need the lowest cost, or the most R per millimetre? See the full comparison.
EPS
Lowest cost · lightest
Rockwool
Non-combustible (A1) · best fire · this page
PIR
Best insulation per mm · priciest
Rockwool panel questions
Are Rockwool panels fire rated?
Yes — stone-wool (Rockwool) is a non-combustible A1 core, the highest reaction-to-fire classification. It’s the standard choice where a fire rating is mandated, such as commercial kitchens, boundary walls and compliance-driven cold rooms.
What thickness should I choose?
50–75 mm suits partitions and fire walls; 100 mm is a common cool-room wall; 150–200 mm is used for colder set-points. Rockwool is heavier than EPS or PIR, so confirm structural support and use the calculator to size panel counts.
How does Rockwool compare to EPS thermally?
Thermally they are similar (λ ≈ 0.037–0.040), so R-value per millimetre is close. The difference is fire and acoustics: Rockwool is non-combustible and dampens sound, at higher weight and cost than EPS.
Can Rockwool panels be delivered Australia-wide?
Yes — panels and accessories ship Australia-wide through Cool Room Master. Size your job first, then request a quote.
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