Site dormitory panels are rock wool sandwich panel systems engineered for worker accommodation buildings that house large numbers of occupants over extended project durations. Designed for construction site dormitories, labor camps, and modular workforce housing, these panels deliver the acoustic privacy, thermal comfort, and ventilation performance required for healthy long-term habitation in multi-room, multi-story configurations.
The rock wool core at 80-120 kg/m³ provides sound insulation of Rw 30-35 dB between adjacent rooms, reducing noise transfer that disrupts occupant rest in high-density dormitory layouts. Thermal conductivity of 0.040-0.045 W/(m·K) maintains stable interior temperatures across seasons, supporting consistent comfort in dormitory rooms occupied 10-14 hours daily. The inorganic fiber structure is dimensionally stable under humidity cycling, preventing the moisture absorption and panel sag that degrade insulation in continuously occupied buildings.
Panels are manufactured in effective widths of 950mm and 1150mm to align with standard dormitory module planning grids, supporting corridor-access layouts with rooms on one or both sides. Thickness options from 50mm to 150mm accommodate multi-story stacking up to 3 levels, with the structural frame carrying floor live loads of 2.0-2.5 kN/m² for furnished dormitory rooms. Concealed-clip and tongue-and-groove joints create clean interior wall surfaces without exposed fixings, simplifying cleaning and maintenance in shared accommodation.
These site dormitory panels serve construction workforce camps, mining site housing, modular hospitals, resettlement projects, and emergency relief shelters. The panel system supports dormitory planning standards for minimum floor area per occupant, natural ventilation opening ratios, and corridor egress widths, with wind load resistance of 0.6-1.5 kPa for exposed site locations.
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RaxPanel is a direct manufacturer of rock wool sandwich panels based in Hebei, China, supplying construction contractors and camp housing providers in over 30 countries. Our production and engineering focus addresses the habitability requirements of workforce accommodation: panel dimensions are manufactured to align with dormitory planning grids for standard room sizes and corridor widths, ventilation opening provisions are integrated into panel layouts to meet minimum air change rates for occupied rooms, and thermal performance is verified for year-round comfort in continuously inhabited buildings.
With a daily production capacity exceeding 1,700 m², RaxPanel delivers the volume required for multi-unit dormitory projects housing hundreds of workers. Batch consistency in panel thickness, joint alignment, and surface finish ensures uniform room quality across large camp deployments, with documentation packages supporting occupant building compliance submissions for project owners and regulatory authorities.
- Panel dimensions aligned with dormitory planning grids for standard room modules and corridor layouts.
- Ventilation provisions integrated into panel layouts meeting minimum air change rates for occupied rooms.
- Thermal performance verified for year-round comfort in continuously inhabited dormitory buildings.
- Multi-unit project delivery with batch consistency documentation for camp housing compliance submissions.
| المعلمة | القيمة |
|---|---|
| مادة الجلد | فولاذ مجنّخ ملوّن بطبقة |
| سماكة الغلاف | 0.5 mm |
| مادة القلب | Rock Wool (stone wool) |
| كثافة اللب | 80-120 kg/m³ |
| سُمك اللوح الكليّ | 50 / 75 / 100 / 120 / 150 mm |
| Effective Width | 950 / 1150 mm |
| التوصيل الحراري | 0.040-0.045 W/(m·K) |
| العزل الصوتي | Rw 30-35 dB |
| تصنيف مقاومة الحريق | A1 non-combustible (EN 13501-1 / EN 13501-1) |
| مقاومة الحريق | EI30 at 50mm; EI60 at 80mm; EI120 at 100mm |
| Wind Load Resistance | 0.6-1.5 kPa |
| Floor Live Load | 2.0-2.5 kN/m² |
| Max Stacking | 3 stories (with structural steel frame) |
| نوع الوصلة | Tongue & Groove / Concealed Clip |
| عمليّة التصنيع | لصق مستمرّ بالضغط العالي |
| التطبيقات | Site dormitories, labor camps, workforce housing, modular hospitals |
| عمر التشغيل | 15+ years |
Site Dormitory Panel Buying Guide & FAQ
A site dormitory has to house people safely and comfortably, then be taken down and moved when the project ends. That dual demand — liveable accommodation that is also demountable — drives every material choice, from fire performance for sleeping occupants to the connections that let the building be re-erected elsewhere. The guide below covers the decisions contractors and camp operators make when specifying insulated panels for workforce dormitories.
Pro Tip: Treat Fire Performance as Non-Negotiable
Dormitories are sleeping occupancy, so a fire starts with people asleep and unable to react quickly. Specify a core with a verified EN 13501-1 reaction-to-fire class and low smoke production, and confirm the rating on the datasheet rather than accepting an untested claim.
Dormitories are sleeping occupancy, so a fire starts with people asleep and unable to react quickly. Specify a core with a verified EN 13501-1 reaction-to-fire class and low smoke production, and confirm the rating on the datasheet rather than accepting an untested claim.
1. What insulation level keeps occupants comfortable?
Comfort comes from a stable interior temperature and warm internal surfaces, not just from heating power. A well-insulated envelope reduces the heating and cooling load and keeps the wall and ceiling surfaces close to room temperature, which is what occupants actually feel. The table gives typical starting points for a PU core of 40–45 kg/m³.
2. Which core is appropriate for sleeping accommodation?
Fire reaction is assessed under EN 13501-1. PIR cores reach class B-s1,d0, combining strong insulation with low smoke and no flaming droplets, which is why they are widely used in site accommodation. Mineral wool is non-combustible at A2-s1,d0 and is specified where the project or local code demands the highest fire performance. EPS is combustible and is generally avoided for sleeping units, where the consequence of fire is greatest.
Life-safety note
Smoke production (the s rating) matters as much as combustibility in a dormitory, because smoke is what incapacitates sleeping occupants first. A class with s1 smoke production gives more escape time than one with heavier smoke, even at the same combustibility class.
Smoke production (the s rating) matters as much as combustibility in a dormitory, because smoke is what incapacitates sleeping occupants first. A class with s1 smoke production gives more escape time than one with heavier smoke, even at the same combustibility class.
3. How are dormitory units deployed and relocated?
The economic case for a panelized dormitory rests on reuse. Units are designed to flat-pack for transport and erect quickly with a small crew and minimal crane time, using bolted frames and cam-lock or tongue-and-groove panel connections. The same connections let the building be disassembled at project end, moved to the next site, and re-erected, often several times over its life. Specifying robust, reusable connections up front protects that residual value.
4. How is condensation managed in a tightly occupied building?
A full dormitory generates a large moisture load from breathing, washing, and cooking. If that moisture condenses on cold surfaces, the result is damp, mold, and poor indoor air. A continuous insulated envelope keeps the internal surfaces above the dew point so condensation does not form, while mechanical ventilation carries the humid air out. Insulation and ventilation work together; one without the other still leaves a damp interior.
5. What acoustic separation should rooms provide?
Occupants rest between shifts, so sound separation between rooms and from external site noise affects welfare directly. The mineral wool core in particular gives good airborne sound insulation because of its density and fibrous structure, while PU panels with sealed joints limit the flanking paths that let sound through. Partition specification should match the noise exposure of the site and the occupancy pattern.
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For occupied accommodation in temperate climates, 75–100 mm PU panels give U-values around 0.29–0.22 W/m²·K, which holds a comfortable interior temperature with modest heating and cooling. Hotter or colder sites benefit from 100–120 mm to cut running cost and improve comfort.
Which core is safest for sleeping accommodation?
Because dormitories are sleeping occupancy, fire performance is critical. PIR cores reach EN 13501-1 class B-s1,d0 with low smoke and no flaming droplets, while mineral wool is non-combustible at A2-s1,d0 and suits the strictest site fire requirements. EPS is combustible and generally avoided for sleeping units.
How quickly can a dormitory camp be deployed and relocated?
Panelized dormitory units are designed for fast assembly and reuse. Flat-pack kits erect with a small crew and minimal plant, and the bolted or cam-lock connections let the whole building be disassembled, moved, and re-erected on the next site, which is the economic basis of temporary workforce housing.
How is condensation controlled in a tightly occupied dormitory?
Occupants generate a large moisture load from breathing, washing, and cooking. A continuous insulated envelope keeps internal surfaces above the dew point so moisture does not condense on walls, while mechanical ventilation removes the humid air. Both are needed: insulation without ventilation still leaves a damp, mold-prone interior.
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