ROCKWOOL insulation is a rock-based mineral fiber insulation comprised of Basalt rock and Recycled Slag. Basalt is a volcanic rock (abundant in the earth), and slag is a by-product of the steel and copper industry. The minerals are melted and spun into fibers.
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Not only is Rockwool unfriendly to the environment – it's also potentially harmful to your health. New blocks can contain a lot of dust and loose fibers that can get in your eyes, mouth, skin and lungs. ... If you're using rockwool, you should be using a mask, goggles and gloves when you work with it to protect yourself.
Is Rockwool better than Fibreglass?
Mineral Wool Insulation
It has a higher R-value per inch compared to fiberglass, about a 22-37% higher R-value. It contains 70% recycled material, making it a greener product than fiberglass at 20-30% recycled material. ... fireproof insulation Mineral wool lowes is also very fire resistant and can act as a fire stop.
Because of its greater density and water resistant properties, mineral wool acts as a vapor barrier and, unlike fiberglass, does not need an additional vapor barrier to be effective. As mentioned earlier, fiberglass can lose much of its insulating ability when moist.
Mice absolutely LOVE fiberglass insulation, so avoid that for starters. Rock wool (Roxul) is perhaps the best but it is quite a bit more expensive.
Is Rockwool cancerous?
The more common types of Rockwool used as insulation are considered by the International Agency for Research on Cancer to be "not classifiable as carcinogenic in humans." Rockwool can cause skin irritation, although this condition is a temporary mechanical irritation, rather than a more serious chemical irritation.
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