Insulating attic with R-15 and R-23 Rockwool Comfortbatts
Oct 9, 2019 · Yes it's presently a vented attic. If we choose Rockwool I think we will need to install 2 layers of batts. R23 in between the joists and R15 overlapping on top, perpendicular to the …
R-Values of Safe’n’Sound vs. Comfortbatt Rockwool Insulation
Jun 6, 2018 · Both the Rockwool ComfortBatt and JM TempControl have an R-Value of approximately 4.285 per inch (15/3.5). So, assuming the similarly higher density Rockwool …
Mineral Wool Insulation Isn’t Like Fiberglass
Apr 8, 2014 · R23 rock wool in a typical 25% framing fraction allowing R1 for gypsum and siding comes in at R15.2 whole-wall. R20 (code minimum for US climate zone 5 under the widely …
Rockwool R15 vs Safe & Sound Interior Wall - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sep 26, 2022 · Rockwool R15 vs Safe & Sound Interior Wall. We have two interior walls open as part of our remodel. I want to ad some soundproofing to these walls for bathroom privacy and …
Ownes Corning Thermafiber vs. Rockwool Comfortbatt - any …
Jul 28, 2022 · I’m getting ready to insulate my ‘pretty good house’ and considering insulation. The Owens Corning Thermafiber and Rockwool Comfortbatt are close to the same price. The …
Outlet receptacle wiring and Rockwool insulation comfortbatt
Jan 6, 2019 · We’re upgrading all wiring from 2 strand (non grounded) to 12-2 grounded and re-insulating with Rockwool Comfortbatt R15. When bending and stapling the wiring near outlets, …
Rockwool Comfortboard in attic? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jan 30, 2019 · IMO, if you are building a kneewall, I would use the common and less expensive and (in my experience) less smelly comfortbatt. You can easily achieve R15 or double wall for …
Rockwool ComfortBatt in a double stud wall - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 4, 2018 · I'm looking for feedback on the use of Rockwool Comfortbatt insulation in a double stud wall instead of dense pack cellulose. The reason being a lack of confidence in local …
Foam board or Rockwool for insulation/sound insulation
Feb 11, 2022 · Roxul/Rockwool "Safe'N'Sound" is made to reduce noise in stud walls, but is not rated for insulation value, unlike their less dense ComfortBatt product for wall insulation. …
R-Value of Roxul SafeNSound? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Dec 3, 2021 · The regular batts are R15 for a 2x4 wall, so about R4.29 per inch. The Safe'n'Sound version leaves about a 1/2" air gap in a 2x4 wall, so it's about 3" thick making it a …