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Mineral Wool Insulation


Mineral wool which is also known as rock wool and slag wool is a widely used material for insulation – not only is it used in insulating houses but also elsewhere – boats, caravans, various pipes, offices etc.

Mineral wool consists of synthetic materials; fibreglass is also one of them.

Mineral wool is the most tested insulation material and the tests show that mineral wool is highly fire-resistant, with incredible insulation capabilities and provides great sound insulation as well. Mineral wool is not specially treated to acquire fire-resistant features. Various tests show that the material is not hazardous to health.

Mineral wool insulation helps reduce heating costs as it will keep the warm air in which would otherwise escape through the walls or gaps in walls, around the windows or doors. Most often it is used in insulating ceilings, roofs, internal as well as external walls.

Mineral wool consists of fibers which are airborne, which is why a mask should be used when installing mineral wool insulation to avoid the dust to irritate your respiratory system.

This type of insulation is guaranteed to keep your house safe and warm while saving you money at the same time.


User Comments:



Comment by: benji friehling
2006-12-02 18:12
where do i find Rockwool to buy for home use

Comment by: fredson tabujara
2007-04-20 20:25
I'm looking for rockwool insulation for ships bulkhead insulation should be
30mm thich with out aluminum foil and 30 mm thick stick on the aluminum foil.
need large quantity. included studs and lock plates.

Comment by: dennis comprone
2007-11-01 17:11
I need info and distributors in Connecticut forANSI/UL 263, To wrap a steel girder. Thanks

Comment by: carl j. spehar
2008-04-29 15:35
need 1'' mineral batts or sheets.
the closet distributor where I buy this product

Comment by: Karl Roten
2008-06-04 18:45
I am looking for a place to purchase mineral wool insulation and the owens-corning 703. I live in Rogers, Arkansas.

Comment by: john o'grady
2008-10-29 15:30
I am looking for a wool insulation that I can apply externally to wrap around an existing building


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