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Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?
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I've been reading a lot of info from Europe on rock wool. It is claimed to be close in R-value to foam and much greener with open vapor. I am interested in using for exterior and basement insulation.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jose Macho Feb 6.
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Jose Macho replied to Richard Scott Mills's discussion Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?"I have not used Roxul for exterior applications- only airsealing and basements. Check their website as I believe Roxul offers additional products specifically for exterior applications"
"Thanks Jose
For exterior application do you attach directly or with drainage plane?"
Jose Macho replied to Richard Scott Mills's discussion Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?"I have used a few brands of rigid batts for air sealing and found the Roxul brand better. Roxul is more dense and easier to cut and we use it frequently for air sealing in areas where foam will not work and some chase areas. Most…"
George J. Nesbitt replied to Richard Scott Mills's discussion Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?"Rock wool is available in rigid product, with various densities, depending on application.
There is a product designed as drain board for foundations.
It's available in pipe insulation, batts, and blown in. Although you may have a hard time…"
Bud Poll replied to Richard Scott Mills's discussion Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?"Hi Richard,
I'm not sure about your reference to "Ridgid" rock wool. I'm somewhat familiar with Roxul which is a high density cavity insulation and I like it. As for basements, there are SO MANY other considerations, but yes, for…"
Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks?
I've been reading a lot of info from Europe on rock wool. It is claimed to be close in R-value to foam and much greener with open vapor. I am interested in using for exterior and basement insulation. Does anyone have experience using rigid rock wool? Thanks.See More
Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks
I've been reading a lot of info from Europe on rock wool. It is claimed to be close in R-value to foam and much greener with open vapor. I am interested in using for exterior and basement insulation. Does anyone have experience using rigid rock wool? Thanks.See More
"Thank you Ted. Great response!"
"Igor
Plz give your best answer to the arguments you've been making on a national scale. What would/are you doing and what do you see as the final solution for the built environment in lowering energy use.
Mr. Anschel article is about…"
"Guys
Let's try this one more time. Energy upgrades are NOT energy efficiency upgrades. The $93 million was spent on standard rehab and replacement of worn out equipment. The additional $13 million was the cost of making the…"
"Igor
Your right there is no cost to savings comparison on each up-grade.
The best I can tell you is that the capital budget for energy related projects was $93 million with no energy savings with additional $13 million (invested into…"
"Igor
Here's the full story after the retrofit:
http://blog.rmi.org/blog_empire_state_retrofit_surpasses_energy_savings_expectations
I gave you the short version which was from 2010.
The rehab is $500 million. The EE…"
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Rock Wool Old Dog New Tricks
I've been reading a lot of info from Europe on rock wool. It is claimed to be close in R-value to foam and much greener with open vapor. I am interested in using for exterior and basement insulation. Does anyone have experience using rigid rock wool? Thanks.
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 1:32pm
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- At 11:22am on December 27, 2012,
James White said…
Hello Richard,
Would you mind sharing some photos of your home in Colorado? It sounds very energy efficient and sustainable.
Jim White
- At 1:42pm on January 17, 2012,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Richard,
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