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What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?

Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

by Rate It Green Team

  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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)

Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool

by Rate It Green Team

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

1 replies | 11853 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

Designing and Building High Performance Homes, and Building "the Perfect Wall" using Stone Wool Insulation - A Video Series in 8 Parts

High Performance Building,Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

by Rate It Green Team

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 7409 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)

Green Building,Sustainability,Insulation,Green Myth Busting,Green Building Myth Busting,Wool,Wool Insulation,Allergies,Caragreen,Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team

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...

  Filed under: Insulation

4 replies | 7475 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2023

"Perfect Wall" demonstration

by SawHorse, Inc.

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 03/17/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm

Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

#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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 644 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

ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

by ROCKWOOL

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 695 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

Insulation,Moisture Control,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation,Moisture Management,Dew Point,Condensation

by ROCKWOOL

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 983 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

Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

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...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 967 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

Insulation,Polyiso,Air Barriers,Water barriers

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

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...

  Filed under: Insulation

1 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 07/09/2021

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