Is ROCKWOOL Water Resistant? | Matt with @SawHorseDesignBuild and Chris with @LGSquared discuss whether ROCKWOOL insulation is water-resistant. By examining ROCKWOOL's properties, composition, and real-world applications, they provide a comprehensive understanding...
Is ROCKWOOL worth the investment? | Matt Hoots with @SawHorseDesignBuild and Chris with @LGSquared ask if investing in ROCKWOOL insulation is a wise choice for homeowners. By examining the benefits, cost-effectiveness,...
The "Perfect Wall" with ROCKWOOL and ZIP System | The "Perfect Wall" has four major control layers. It starts with the "Vapor Control Layer" that controls vapor intrusion or loss, depending on the season. We used the Zip...
Most builders know how to insulate walls and roofs; however, little attention is given below the slab and foundation walls. ROCKWOOL insulation is designed for sub-slab and exterior foundation wall applications since water does not affect its composition.
ROCKWOOL and Huber had a great section demonstrating the perfect wall assembly with the insulation and air sealing towards the outside of the house.
ROCKWOOL has many product lines and they all have different purposes. I had a sample of Safe-N-Sound and Comfortboard in my shop so I created a short video showing some of the differences.
As energy codes demand that we make buildings more energy-efficient, we have to find new and innovative ways to make this a reality. One way that builders are able to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment is with better insulation and air sealing.
Matt Hoots with SawHorse interviews Dan Edelman with Rockwool at the 2020 IBS and KBIS in Las Vegas.
ROCKWOOL and Huber had a great section demonstrating the perfect wall assembly with the insulation and air sealing towards the outside of the house.
Table of ContentsThe need for continuous insulation"Behind the Walls"Energy Code versus Passive HouseThermal BridgingIssues with a 1920s HouseWall and Roof design for continuous insulationROCKWOOL building science report explainedROCKWOOL Q&AIn the NEWS and on the...
