Fully committed to this vital renovation for greener homes, ROCKWOOL, the world leader in stone wool insulation solutions, innovates to constantly improve the training of its network of craftsmen in good practices, but also to facilitate access individuals to renovation work in their homes. Faced with the complexity of aid schemes, ROCKWOOL, which already offers solutions that help to better understand regulations and financing opportunities, now offers individuals a service to put them in contact with its network of craftsmen, Renov'By ROCKWOOL.
Insulation solutions for better thermal comfort in homes and the reduction of greenhouse gases
In France, the building sector is the most energy-intensive sector with 44% of the total energy consumed and a production of 24% of national CO2 emissions. Reducing its consumption is now one of the priority actions of the Government, but also of individuals who have seen their energy bills rise over the years (+12,6% for gas on October 1, 2021 and +4% on February 1, 2022 for electricity).
To do so, thermal insulation is the most profitable investment, provided you choose quality materials. Coming from a natural and inexhaustible resource, resistant and infinitely recyclable, ROCKWOOL stone wool is one of the most effective and sustainable solutions in terms of thermal-acoustic insulation. It also has excellent fire protection properties and retains its performance for over 55 years. Thanks to their recyclability, ROCKWOOL products are environmentally friendly.
Support from A to Z to make energy renovation work even more accessible and reduce energy bills
While many measures have been put in place by the public authorities to try to reduce the bill for individuals while improving their daily comfort, thus enhancing their housing, the price of energy will continue to increase while the signposting of aids, just like the search for the qualified and certified craftsman remain for many individuals extremely complex.
To facilitate navigation in the maze of approaches, ROCKWOOL has developed tools such as the 3D visualization system which helps individuals to better understand renovation by insulation in a very visual way, room by room and to define the most suitable insulation. more suitable for the project. Also available, a calculation tool for attics and pitched roofs to find the most suitable ROCKWOOL solution for its attic or pitched roof.
In order to support individuals even further with aid schemes and the choice of products, ROCKWOOL is also innovating by deploying a interactive platform advice called Renov'By ROCKWOOL. This page includes in particular an energy renovation guide to download which lists current state aid, such as MaPrimeRénov', associated with simulations according to each project (geographical location, type of house and energy performance), solutions adapted to each project and eligible for aid, the advantages of renovation, as well as the qualities of stone wool: fire resistance and excellent thermo-acoustic comfort performance allowing to reduce the energy bill while limiting noise pollution at the inside as well as outside. Also available on the platform, a form to be completed in order to be put directly in touch with a dedicated consulting team and with RGE network artisans recommended by ROCKWOOL.
Finally, to reassure individuals and invite them to go to trusted professionals, ROCKWOOL deploys a partnership for its network with Maxeem a new digital service that supports craftsmen in the management of their CEE files. An additional guarantee which makes it possible to secure the course of the aid in order to encourage more French people to take the step of the energy renovation of their housing. This service will be available from March 30.