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lundi 8 septembre 2014

Rockwool Insulation In Businesses And Homes

By Alex D White


Rockwool insulation is a opposite of the traditional fiberglass insulation, and is a product used in both commercial buildings and homes. It has a higher r-value, and is also safer and a greener material as far as the environment is concerned. Some of the other names you might come across for this insulation are mineral wool insulation, stone wool insulation, and slag wool insulation. Here are some of its benefits.

The main benefit of this insulation is that it is cost effective and saves plenty of energy for your building. Without insulating your building, almost all the other energy efficient components will not perform as you intend them to. You can install it in the floors, attics, ceilings, and walls, or any other part of the envelope of your house.

Moreover, it keeps your home warmer in winters and cooler in summers, and is the most cost effective way to counter check your energy bills. It reduces noise, and is an additional comfort and quality in your home. Needless to say, the process of installing the insulation material is quick and easy, and it is never too late to add to your home.

The insulation has been tested to have a high R-value, and has passed all applicable standard tests, meaning that it can retain its value for the whole of its lifespan. In addition, the batt products bounce back when regular compression is achieved, and also resists settling. As such, throughout the lifespan of the product, its thermal performance remains constant. Because of its high density as compared to open cell foam and cellulose insulation, this product also allows for relatively higher R-values when installed in wall cavities.

Moreover, due to the rigid nature of the insulation, this product is naturally non-combustible, just like fiber glass is, and remains so for the whole of its lifespan. Although not designed to keep off fire, this insulation has the ability to prevent fire from spreading in case of a fire outbreak. It also helps to prevent heat from rising to high temperatures as it does not allow smoke and release of heat, or burning.

The insulation has no mutagenic, toxic or carcinogenic components that can cause damage to the ozone layer, and this makes it greener than other products. It is also rich in natural and renewable raw materials. This means that you can recycle the material during the under construction of the building, when its lifespan is over.

Insulation materials are bound to be affected by environmental influences such as humidity and rain. When this happens, it can cause an increase in the moisture content of the material. This makes rock wool the better choice, because of its high R-value, which makes it a great thermal resistance material.

One of the other main benefits of this insulation is that it can help to control and keep out insects and rodents. Because of the natural composition of the material, this product does not support settling of insects and rodents, unlike some of the other insulations, such as fiberglass and cellulose. This way, you won't have to worry about the pestering noises the animals make in the chimney and the attic!




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