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Last Updated: Thursday, March 28th, 2013, Created: Friday, October 15th, 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: Insulation, R-Value, Types

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