Is roxul the same as rockwool?

ROXUL Inc., the North American division of the ROCKWOOL GROUP, the world’s largest stone wool manufacturer, announces it will commence a full rebrand to ROCKWOOL. The rebrand will allow ROXUL to better leverage the ROCKWOOL Group’s longstanding leadership position in the international insulation marketplace.

How thick is roxul Comfortboard?

COMFORTBOARD™ 110 is available in standard thicknesses of 1”, 1.25”, 2”, 2.5” and 3” with R-values ranging from R4 to R12. A True Continuous Insulation In commercial steel stud applications, thermal bridging plays a large part in heat loss, leading to increased energy consumption.

What is the difference between Comfortboard 80 and 110?

The 110 has a compressive strength of 1120 PSF at 10% deflection, the 80 is only 439 PSF at 10%, using the 110 will simplify the installation of furring as it will compress less, but I don’t know that the furring installation sub would price their install any differently between the two products.

Is Roxul worth the extra money?

Sound investment: It is true that Roxul can run up to ten percent more expensive than fiberglass and other insulation options. But given that the material is fire resistant, water resistant, and highly efficient, the small amount of extra money you spend on it will likely be worth it.

How thick is r30 insulation?

Typical R-30 fiberglass insulation is 10-inches-thick. Prior to buying fiberglass insulation, it is important to measure the joint spacing you are working with. Note that the actual space between the framing members will be less than 16 or 24 inches, but the foam batts can easily be stuffed between these lengths.

What R value is right for your home?

Depending on where you live and the part of your home you’re insulating (walls, crawlspace, attic, etc.), you’ll need a different R-Value. Typical recommendations for exterior walls are R-13 to R-23, while R-30, R-38 and R-49 are common for ceilings and attic spaces.

What is Comfortboard?

ROCKWOOL Comfortboard® 80 Thermal Insulated Sheathing. ROCKWOOL Comfortboard® 80 is a rigid stone wool insulation board designed for use as an exterior continuous insulation in residential and commercial construction. The insulation also reduces thermal loss resulting in improved long-term thermal performance.