Insulation

A Modern California Home Wrapped in Rockwool Insulation for Energy Efficiency and Fire Resistance
The designer and builder of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House detail why they chose mineral-wool batts and high-density boards for all of their insulation needs.
FHB House Video: Insulation, Air-sealing, and Mechanical Details
An overview of the materials and systems that will lead to big energy savings and comfort.
Third-Party Blower-Door Test Pays Off
Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.
The California FHB House Air-Sealing and Insulation in Pictures
Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
Staging a Construction Project for Multiple Labor Cycles
Setting up scaffolding for the duration of the job saves time on high-performance wall assemblies
Blower-Door Test Confirms High-Performance-Home Status
The air-sealing efforts pay off with Passive House–level airtightness
Installing Rockwool for Continuous Exterior Insulation
Careful cutting and fitting plus smart flashing details make the job of wrapping the walls and roof of the 2018 FHB House in mineral wool go according to plan.
FHB House Video: The Building Envelope
To build this resilient, durable, high-performance house, the team began with a unique foundation and a framing plan optimized for insulation.
Sponsored Content
ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation
Rockwool is used in the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House because of multiple benefits for any home-construction project.

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