Roxul
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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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Sub-Slab Mineral Wool
Some builders have begun installing a continuous horizontal layer of mineral wool insulation under concrete slabs
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The Best Way to Insulate a Floor
A homeowner in Arkansas weighs the benefits of mineral wool batts and sprayed polyurethane foam — but a third option may be the winner
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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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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
