Opinions on Havelock Wool Insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
2020年12月8日 · He might be someone for you to talk to (you can reach him on Instagram @thehomesteadmodern). I believe he is familiar with Havelock wool. That product inspired him to use real wool from his sheep to insulate the 1/2 in. gap …
havelock wool insulation outside WRB - GreenBuildingAdvisor
2023年8月4日 · I was curious if anyone had any thoughts about using havelock wool batts as an insulation layer outside of the WRB. The application is over a CLT wall so we could apply WRB to the CLT, then attach 2×4 battens at 16oc with 2″ havelock batts between. Then could apply our wood siding over the same battens. Detail attached.
Experience with Sheep Wool or Hemp Fiber Insulation
2020年10月1日 · I’ve seen in on various social media platforms being used in campervan build outs, mostly sourced from Havelock Wool, and know that 475 supplies it. Most of the time I see it in pictures, the batts seem to be installed in varied depth and fluff, which seems negative, given you usually want an consistent installation depth and fluff of ...
Insulation Products for Green Homes
2022年10月26日 · Wool. Real sheep’s wool insulation is another eco-friendly option. This will appeal most to clients who want to go as natural and sustainable as possible with their build. It does have a natural odor and the main additive is boric acid to ward off pests. Havelock Wool is the most established brand. They make batts and a loose fill.
How green is mineral wool insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
2020年8月11日 · Havelock wool looks great but it seems pricey. JC72 | Aug 12, 2020 01:44pm | #12 Regardless there's zero evidence that rockwool continues to off-gas formaldehyde when it's installed.
Insulation for 2×8 exterior walls - Green Building Advisor
2024年10月1日 · Due to cost, exterior insulation was not an option so the plan is: vertical corrugated metal siding, coravent, LP Weather Logic, 2×8 studs, Intello vapor barrier, plaster. because there’s no external insulation, which will have more thermal bridging, we are trying to decide what insulation would be best incase of slight condensation.
Considerations When Insulating With Dense-Pack Cellulose
2024年3月18日 · I did a very similar insulation this summer on my new build, also in vermont. 2x6 exterior load bearing walls, 2x4 interior walls, 12" total cavity with dense pack cellulose. I helped the insulator so I got an up close look at their process. We put up netting, side staples , blew in the insulation, rolled it flat, then I used 1/2 drywall.
Is Mineral Wool Insulation Worth the Extra Cost?
2021年11月1日 · Looking ahead to insulating his new house, Wiscoguy says he’s planning to use an R-14 layer of exterior insulation along with mineral wool in the stud bays. But there’s a sticking point—cost. Quotes for fiberglass insulation have come in at about $10,000. Mineral wool (sold commercially by Rockwool and Knauf) would cost $16,000.
Insulating a pine shed to be used as a studio
2022年7月25日 · - In the 2x4 framing against the pine siding do the Havelock sheep wool insulation - Then a membrane that they carry, with all seams well taped - Then 2x2s horizontally to create a thermal block (where more insulation could be put as well they suggested) - they mentioned that the 2x4s of the framing would be a loss of heat - And then the ...
Staggering seams of stone wool insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
2021年7月25日 · Thanks for the response! That makes sense. I found the article I was thinking of by Joe Lstiburek and he noted his EPS foam shrank over the years following, thus creating the gap. I don't think stone wool insulation will shrink over time but there are certainly likely to be small gaps from workmanship or the edges being compressed while putting ...