Comments on: Rockwool Insulation http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockwool-insulation Expert Home Improvement Advice Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Bob http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-66468 Bob Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:24:29 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-66468 It is the best and easist insulation to use for a DIYer! Use an electric carving knife, works great!
It costs more than fiberglass but is way easier to install. Unbeliveable sound deadining!
Great Stuff foamed all framing (100 cans – $ 600) and then used Roxul R-23 brand rock wool!
Inspector said “best insulation job I have ever seen” , ” this is the first residential application I have ever seen” , Rock wool is not the norm around here (Tahoe), I had to special order from Lowes. I still used kraft faced R-38 fiberglass in the cathedral ceiling.

]]> By: Todd http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-59850 Todd Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-59850 The cost varies depending on the size you want. Cost can be similar to fiberglass up to 20% more. Most all insulation contractors have access to it.

]]> By: Todd http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-59817 Todd Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:13:04 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-59817 Check this out Jeff:
http://www.roxul.com/files/RX-NA-EN/pdf/SafenSound-9-22-09.pdf

The key here is to insulate the wall in this area like you normally would. You really don’t want to keep this stuff up tight against the firebox unless you have to. I’d read the spec closely.

]]> By: Todd http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-59815 Todd Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:38:57 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-59815 It is used quite often in that application.

]]> By: Darell http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-59814 Darell Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:21:50 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-59814 Is this what they also use for sound barrier between floors (basement and main floor).

]]> By: jeff_williams http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/rockwool-insulation/#comment-59811 jeff_williams Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:59:19 +0000 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/?p=10695#comment-59811 Have a link or additional info for rockwool around fireplaces? I’m at that point in my install currently and would love to see some more info so I don’t burn my place down in the future.

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