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Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)
Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc. and Dan Edelman of Rockwool to learn mo… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
1 replies | 11586 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023
What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?
No, you shouldn’t drive over ROCKWOOL or any other insulation, but apparently people have done it…. In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squa… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 548 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023
Designing and Building High Performance Homes, and Building "the Perfect Wall" using Stone Wool Insulation - A Video Series in 8 Parts
In this 8-part series hosted by Rockwool, Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. walks us through some of the high performance homes he’s built, the basics of well-built wall assemblies, and the top reasons he builds with stone … more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 7126 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of Caragreen Healthy Building Materials about Havelock loose fill wool insulation (100% wool and no synthetic mix - it&rsquo… more...
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4 replies | 7090 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2023
"Perfect Wall" demonstration
Several years ago, when the term "perfect wall" was mentioned, I thought it meant a "plumb and square" wall. Many of us green builders and architects throw around the term as if everyone understands it. M… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 03/17/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022
Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm
#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday. Mark & Dave invite you to meet: Dan Edelman, PMP National Business Development Manager Builders Building Insulation ROCKWOOL We encourage Questions… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 522 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021
Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST
Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation. Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Giddens from LG Squared in Atlanta, GA. Tr… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 600 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021
Affordable Efficiency Series, Online: Continuous Insulation Unwrapped: Moisture and How It Impacts the Build, November 4, 4 pm EST
This session our discussion will revolve around moisture, but not any kind of moisture. We will be discussing moisture of condensing surfaces and dew point and how continuous insulation can reduce this risk and increase both… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021
ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT
Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection. SPeakers include returning ROCKstar Elite Builders Travis Brungardt and Joe… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021
Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, April 7, 12 - 1pm EDT
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can function as multiple control layers, pro… more...
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1 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 07/09/2021
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