Rockwool

[cfuehrer]

I see in a lot of posts here about using Rockwool. What is it and what's a source for it? I did a search on the net for it and only gave me sites on hydroponic plant growing.

[knightfly]

Carl, go here

http://www.ask.com/

and type in "mineral wool insulation" - (without the quotes, of course) - You'll get a bunch of things to look at.

Rockwool, if I'm not mistaken, is sort of a trade name of one (forget which) of the manufacturers. some use slag mixed with rock products, others just crushed and spun rock, etc - all similar in acoustic properties, but some differences. Mineral wool is the more generic term... Steve

[Barefoot-Studio]

I see in a lot of posts here about using Rockwool. What is it and what's a source for it? I did a search on the net for it and only gave me sites on hydroponic plant growing.

http://www.thecityofrochester.org/building-material/
Most of the companies listed on this page should have what you are looking for.

[giles117]

This might help as well. As you are in Rochestor you are VERY close to Canada

This is the brand I used in my Studio

Roxul is a division of Rockwool International

http://199.202.236.133/canada/english.asp

[giles117]

Another Supplier in the Chicago Area

Rosul Building Materials

630-894-5200

They carry the Thermafiber brand of Rockwool

Called SAFB

[cfuehrer]

Found one here in Rochester - Gypsum Services 585-359-1170
200 Pixley Rd Rochester, NY 14624

They also have an office in Buffalo. Basicly it is 30 cents per foot.

[Aaronw]

Here's one for Nashville, TN:

Breeding Insulation
2513 Bransford Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
615-269-5594

They carry Roxul, and fiberglass (703), etc.

If you want the Roxul AFB:

Rinker Materials:
615-255-6555