Mineral Wool
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Alaska Builder Faces an Insulating Dilemma
His desire to stay foam-free launches a search for other options, but some products have been hard to find
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Insulation Products for Green Homes
A list of insulation materials with the lowest impact on occupant health and the environment
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Materials for High-Performance Building Envelopes
A roundup of newer products being adopted by today’s green building–minded pros
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Is Mineral Wool Insulation Worth the Extra Cost?
The pros and cons of mineral wool compared to fiberglass batts for stud cavity insulation
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Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
The best place for ductwork is inside the thermal boundary of the house, not in an unconditioned, vented attic
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A Buyer’s Guide to Insulation
Is there a "best" kind? It all depends on your point of view.
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Does Your Insulation Have Low Embodied Carbon?
Before deciding on what kind of insulation you're going to use, consider it's global warming potential
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Foam-Free Insulated Foundations
You can use semi-rigid mineral wool—or you can build your house on piers
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Urban Rustic: Completing the Wall Assembly
Rockwool insulation and a smart vapor retarder complete the wall assembly
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Urban Rustic: Exterior Insulation and a Rainscreen
Despite some complexities, continuous insulation on the exterior seemed like the best option