for Cold Climate Housing and much more

Last Updated: , Created: Thursday, October 14th, 1999

LOOSE FILL POURED: MINERAL WOOL

Same appearance and characteristics of Blown-in Mineral Wool, except:

Thermal Resistance: RSI - .021/mm R - 3.0/in. Fair

Limitations:
-- Very thick layers may compress other insulation or overload weak ceilings.

Applications:
-- Attics. Accessible enclosed cavities with care and no obstructions. It gets hung up almost as easily as poured glass fiber.

 


Keywords: R-Value, Types, Insulation

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