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.
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In order to create a NET ZERO ENERGY home, we must continue to refine insulation and air sealing techniques. Dan Edelman of ROCKWOOL Insulation hosted Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc in a webinar where he covers advanced building science topics such as the “Perfect Wall” and Hygrothermics with examples and details for all of the concepts discussed.
Green Builder, Matt Hoots chats with Dan Edelman with ROCKWOOL insulation about why that myth needs to be BUSTED.
In order to create a NET ZERO ENERGY home, we must continue to refine insulation and air-sealing techniques. This video is hosted by www.RateItGreen.com. Dan Edelman of Rockwool Insulation hosted Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc in a webinar where he covers advanced building science topics such as the “Perfect Wall” and Hygrothermics with examples and details for all of the concepts discussed.
