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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 | 773 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

"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 | 1639 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 | 675 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 | 717 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 | 1008 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 | 987 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

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 | 7503 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: High Performance Residential Buildings (featuring Rockwool Insulation!), August 27, 11:30 am EST

Green Building,High Performance Homes,ROCKWOOL

by ROCKWOOL

The High Performance Residential Buildings webinar is an engaging one hour seminar presented by guest speaker, Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-owner of architecture and construction firm LG Squared. Chris will walk you through his journey desig… more...

  Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 08/22/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

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 | 11919 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

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