What is Rockwool used for?

It is used as for residential, commercial and industrial insulation. Rockwool is very effective for use as insulation behind and around electrical boxes, wires and pipes. It can fill most wall cavities, leaving virtually no voids. It is also used as spray-on fireproofing material. It is very lightweight and thus easy to install and cut to right size, odorless and rot proof, it has high vapor resistance, can be used at temperatures of up to 850° C, depending on the density and classified as non-combustible.

What is Rockwool made from?

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 industry. The minerals are melted and spun into fibers.

What are the advantages of stone wool?

Stone wool has an unparalleled fire resistance, sound absorbency and thermal protection properties, making it the ideal choice for a variety of applications including laboratory incubators, insulated packaging, buses and railcars, appliances, fire/acoustic doors, office interiors, HVAC, and more