Why Use Mineral Wool Insulation

What is Mineral Wool Insulation?

Mineral wool insulation has other names such as stone wool insulation and slag wool insulation as it's made from a mixture of stone and slag, the stone or slag is heated in a hot furnace until it becomes molten. Then in a process like making cotton candy, the molten rock is spun until it cools and becomes long thin fibers. The fibers are then tightly stacked on top of each other.

Benefits of Mineral Wool Insulation

Mineral wool insulation is an insulator that is commonly used in the construction industry as its one of the most efficient forms of insulation. Other benefits include it being a poor thermal conductor meaning it will prevent heat from escaping, and it also has excellent flame-resistant properties. Mineral wool insulation could also be used to control and enhance the acoustic performance levels of a building.

Mineral Wool Vs Fiber Glass

Mineral wool is accessible in better insulation values than fiberglass making the number one choice for builders. Adding to that Mineral wool’s rigid shape allows it to be measured and cut accurately enabling it to fill stud voids more completely than any other insulation material, with less effort, and more speed.

R-value

Stone wool is a material that allows moisture to escape from a building. This reduces the risk of mould and bacterial growth inside of the property. It creates a compression-resistant material that can be used as insulation. The R-value of Stone wool insulation per inch is 2.2 - 3.3, making it a brilliant insulator.

What is stone wool used for?

Stone wool is a widely used product that is used for:

• Insulating walls (timber frame construction)

• Insulation of cavity walls and exterior walls

• Insulation of attic floors

• Insulation of pitched roofs and flat roofs

How to Install Mineral Wool Insulation

Mineral wool insulation installation can be installed in the attic of the building and be installed in open wall cavities and floor joists. The most conventional form of mineral wool insulation noticed in homes comes in batts or rolls. The process of installation is the same for both.

The roll or batt are placed into the cavity walls while making sure it is the correct size, so there are no air openings, and the material isn’t bunched into one place. The mineral wool can be cut to make sure it fits the cavity wall correctly.

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