There are many different types of insulation out there, and different reasons why you might choose each type. Some types are better in certain situations than others. One of the options you might consider is mineral wool insulation. Mineral wool insulation is made of rock wool or slag wool, both man made products. Rock wool is made from natural materials like basalt and slag wool is made from furnace slag. This type of insulation is made from 75% recycled materials, and is turned into either batts or blow in insulation.
One of the advantages of using mineral wool insulation is that it is already fire resistant without having anything else done to it. Because of the high melting temperatures of the components, it basically isn’t likely to burn so it can help to stop fires from spreading. It has also been shown to be perfectly safe if it is installed following the manufacturer’s directions. There is no link to this product and cancer, and it does not contain asbestos. When this product is installed in insulates similar to high density fiberglass batts, or spray cellulose insulation. The batt form has a higher R rating than the blown in form. Used in the proper amount it can really save you a lot of money on your energy bill over an improperly insulated house.
Mineral wool insulation is used a lot in commercial properties, however it can also be found for use in residential buildings. One of the mineral wool insulation products you can consider is Amerrock Premium Plus. This is a mineral wool insulation that is in a blow in form. You can use it for attics and side walls in new and existing buildings. There is also Amerrock Cavity Wall Spray, which is a spray on mineral wool insulation that has adhesive included in the mix. You add water when you spray it so that the adhesive is activated. It adds sound protection and fire protection as well as insulating your home. For those more interested in installing a batt type mineral wool insulation, you can check out the Thermafiber products to see which one would best suit your needs.
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Paul
Posted 165 days ago
I had no idea there were so many types of insulation. This site has certainly given me a lot to think about.
