What is Mineral Wool Insulation?
Rock Mineral Wool, also known as stone wool, is an insulation type that can be used in many different applications. While many people refer to Mineral Wool insulation as "Rock and Glass", there are two types of Mineral Wool insulation. They are made from different materials, as their names indicate. They perform differently. Some of their benefits are:
Compressive strength
Rock Mineral Wool's fiber strands are slightly shorter than Glass Mineral Wool because of how it is made. Rock Mineral Wool's compressive strength is higher because of the shorter strands. Rock Mineral Wool is used to make flat roofing products that can be walked on during installation and maintenance.
Fire safety
Mineral Wool is far more fire-safe than other insulation materials. Rock and Glass Mineral Wool have the highest possible Euroclass Reaction to Fire Classifications of A1 (noncombustible), or A2 (limited combustibility).
Another important aspect of fire safety is fire resistance. Fire Resistance is a measure of how long an element of a building, such as a ceiling or a wall, can withstand fire.
Noise insulation
Rock and Glass Mineral wool insulation blocks unwanted noise better than other insulation types like rigid foam boards. It absorbs sound waves because of its open fiber matrix.
Rock Mineral Wool insulation is a soundproofing material that has superior acoustic performance. It can be used on roofs, walls, floors, and floors.
Easy Installation
Rock Mineral Wool products have a durable, rigid slab that is easy to install. These slabs can be cut with a large knife or saw to make them fit into standard centers. The slabs aren’t brittle so they can adapt to imperfections in substrates and be knit tightly together. This minimizes gaps for maximum thermal and fire safety as well as acoustic performance.
Indoor air quality
Bad indoor air quality can have a negative impact on the health of both installers and occupiers. Avoiding products that emit high levels of Volatile Organic Compounds, such as formaldehyde, is one way to improve indoor air quality.
Rock Mineral wool products are made with ECOSE (r) Technology. This unique bio-based binder contains no formaldehyde or phenol. Products manufactured with ECOSE(r), Technology produce low levels of dust, VOCs (volatile organic compound), and have been awarded Eurofins Gold certification for Indoor Air Comfort.
Rock Mineral Wool insulation is made with ECOSE (r) Technology. It's also very soft and easy to use. It is stronger, more durable, and environmentally friendly.
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