Mineral Wool- Page 2 of 3
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New Rockwool Plant Divides a West Virginia Community
Backers welcome new jobs, but other locals fear pollution will spoil air and water
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A Builders’ Guide from British Columbia
The city of Vancouver has published a guide to high-R walls
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Saving Sustainably: Pouring the Slab
A capillary break, mineral wool insulation, and a vapor barrier complete the prep work
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Urban Rustic: Prepping for a Basement Slab
Before the concrete can go down, the basement needs insulation and air-sealing
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Mineral Wool Makers Dropping Formaldehyde Binders
Two manufacturers will begin making insulation with ‘no added formaldehyde’ later this year
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Windwashing in Exterior Mineral Wool
When mineral wool is installed on the exterior side of wall sheathing, is the performance of the insulation affected much by windwashing?
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How to Attach a Thick Layer of Exterior Insulation
A reader worried that extra-long screws will sag over time looks for an inexpensive and practical solution
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If Ants Like Rigid Foam, Should We Stop Using It?
Rigid foam insulation is routinely used in high-performance buildings, but it also seems to attract carpenter ants
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Sub-Slab Mineral Wool
Some builders have begun installing a continuous horizontal layer of mineral wool insulation under concrete slabs
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Mineral Wool Insulation Isn’t Like Fiberglass
Making the case for mineral wool insulation as the best product for residential applications