Rock Wool
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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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Saving Sustainably: Pouring the Slab
A capillary break, mineral wool insulation, and a vapor barrier complete the prep work
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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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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
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Better National Distribution for Mineral Wool Batts
After Owens Corning purchased Thermafiber, Menards agrees to distribute Thermafiber UltraBatts
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Owens Corning Buys Mineral Wool Manufacturer
By purchasing Thermafiber, Owens Corning has expanded its portfolio of insulation products
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Mineral Wool Boardstock Insulation Gains Ground
Roxul ComfortBoard IS has some important environmental and performance advantages over XPS and polyisocyanurate insulation
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Wrapping an Older House with Rock Wool Insulation
The designer of a deep energy retrofit project in Massachusetts specified 6 inches of mineral wool insulation for the exterior side of the walls
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Installing Mineral Wool Insulation Over Exterior Wall Sheathing
Researchers confirm that Roxul panels and furring strips can be installed on walls as a substitute for exterior rigid foam