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

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.


Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool

1 replies | 11938 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

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

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

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Homes,ROCKWOOL

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 08/22/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

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

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, a

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

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

0 replies | 7528 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Free Building Science Webinar: Behind the Walls of the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse with LG Squared & SawHorse, Design+Build, May 24, 4-5 pm EDT

by ROCKWOOL

Go "Behind the Walls" (or in this case outside of them!) with Chris of LG Squared (Architect), Matt of Sawhorse, Inc. (Builder), and Dan of ROCKWOOL.  

Join the #1920sMakeoverATL team as they pre

ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

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

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Affordable Efficiency Series, Online: Continuous Insulation Unwrapped: Moisture and How It Impacts the Build, November 4, 4 pm EST

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 insulatio

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

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

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST

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-Gi

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

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

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 Insul



Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021

High Performance Residential Vapor Barriers - StegoHome and the #1920sMakeoverATL Renovation

by Rate It Green Team

 
For the #1920sMakeoverATL home, Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc shares a great example of how designing the foundation right and using sustainable, durable, and quality product

Filed under: Concrete Accessories

Keywords: Passive House,ROCKWOOL,Vapor Barriers,Clean Vapor,Slab,StegoHome,Stego Industries,Foundation Layers,Mastic

1 replies | 2720 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 02/27/2023

Reviewing the Benefits of ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation

by Rate It Green Team

 

In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. share why they think highly of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, also known as mineral wool in

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Fire Safety,Insulation,Soundproofing,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation,Thermal control layers,Air infiltration,Pest control

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

How Effective is ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation Against Water?

by Rate It Green Team

 

What happens to ROCKWOOL stone mineral or stone wool insulation when it gets wet? This is an important question, as insulation is installed on the outside of the house, on the roof, on t

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Resiliency,Water,Insulation,Resilience,ROCKWOOL,Building Envelope,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL 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. 

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024