II: Mineral Wool, A Solution to Thermal Bridging
Insulation Institute says while there are many different continuous insulation products and applications, mineral wool is gaining in popularity as an effective solution in minimizing thermal bridging.
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NAIMA: Online Videos On Installing Batt Insulation
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association online videos describe proper installation of fibreglass and rock wool batt insulation. Topics include pre-insulation walk-through, insulating tips from the pros, and insulation inspection.
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BRIK: Performance of Wall Assemblies Using Mineral Wool Exterior Insulation
BRIK online slide show presentation Performance and Durability of Wall Assemblies using Mineral Wool Exterior Insulation in the Pacific Northwest looks at the in-situ performance of mineral wool insulation used in combination with a vapor permeable weather resistive barrier on the exterior side of the assembly in the Pacific Northwest, in a test hut application with intentional wetting cycles and a monitored building. (PDF)
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Building Science: Airflow Resistance Of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations
Building Science report Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit Applications documents airflow resistance test results for dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials (i.e., glass fiber and stone wool). The test results are compared to previous airflow resistance tests for dense-pack retrofit applications using 10 different cellulose fiber insulation materials. (PDF)
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Building Science: Hygrothermal Analysis Of Exterior Rockwool Insulation
Building Science report Hygrothermal Analysis Of Exterior Rockwool Insulation predicted winter time plywood sheathing wetting, and the drying of wetted plywood sheathing. Results from the exterior XPS insulated walls were compared to similar assemblies constructed with the same R-value of rockwool insulation. (PDF)
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II: Fiber Glass & Mineral Wool Health & Safety
Insulation Institute says fiber glass and mineral wool insulation consists of man-made vitreous fibers and are safe to manufacture, fabricate, install, and use when certain common-sense work practices are followed.
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II: Why Some Products Have Cancer Warning Label
Insulation Institute says today’s fiber glass and mineral wool insulation products do not need a cancer warning label. This industry conducted extensive research and testing to confirm that these products present no possible cancer hazard and that research and those tests were recognized by two important authoritative bodies – IARC and NTP.
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Building Science: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofits
Building Science report Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit Solutions describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulating sheathing. It describes retrofit assembly and details for wood frame roof and walls and for cast concrete foundations. It is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foam exterior insulation retrofit. (PDF)
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CUFCA: Online Canadian Spray Foam Application Guide
Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association online Canadian Spray Foam Application Guide that was produced to clarify the correct usage of both two pound closed cell and half pound open cell spray foam products. (PDF)
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II: Installing Fiberglass & Mineral Wool Attic & Ceiling Insulatio
Insulation Institute online guides describe installation details for attics and ceilings that will assist with proper installation for fiberglass and mineral wool batt insulation. Covers topics from hatches to ventilation baffles, and provides links to publications and videos for more information.
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NAIMA: Fiber Glass & Mineral Wool Insulation Are Engineered To Perform
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association bulletin Fiber Glass & Mineral Wool Insulation - Engineered to Outperform provides information on the performance, installation productivity, versatility, manufacturing and installation safety, and lifecycle sustainability of fiber glass and mineral wool insulation for homes. (PDF)
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NAIMA: Pictorial Guide For Installing Batt Installation Around Building Obstructions
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association pictorial guide describes how to insulate around obstacles such as electrical boxes, recessed lighting, wires and cables, piping, exhaust fans and duct connectors. It shows insulating tips on cutting and fitting insulation batts into places like under stairways, around fireplaces, tubs and showers, and band joists and how to check for compression, gaps, voids or misalignments and more. (PDF)
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US DOE: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation Board
US Department of Energy study shows mineral fiber insulation sheathing is a viable solution for exterior insulation retrofits. It provides a vapor-open insulation that is key to making wall assemblies moisture safe, and it also avoids issues associated with foam plastic insulation such as flammability, petroleum and flame retardant content, global warming potential of blowing agents, and harboring of insects or pests. (PDF)
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