Understanding Stone Wool Insulation in Interior and Exterior Applications: Solutions for Thermal, Fire, and Sound Control

The net energy savings realized in a properly insulated building are well understood. However, as design professionals strive to maximize thermal resistance while reducing mass in the wall assembly, insulation is increasingly being positioned in both the stud wall and the exterior side of the building envelope. This split insulation concept has introduced a number of design issues and concerns, particularly relating to fire resistance, moisture management, and wall drying rates. This program focuses on the unique properties of stone wool insulation and explains how it can improve thermal, fire, water, and sound suppression performance in a well detailed wall assembly.

Target Audience:

• Architects and specifiers, engineers, owners, contractors, and other design professionals. Audience size: 1 to 100+.
• The program is suitable for all levels of experience and includes time for questions and answers.

Presenter

Lewis Smith

ROCKWOOL
U.S. Northeast Business Development Manager

Paul has been working with building science for more than forty years. He is a Senior Advisor with ICF, working most recently with EPA on the Indoor airPLUS program. He is the author of the Residential Ventilation Handbook ver.3 and three building science related novels. He holds numerous BPI certifications and is a retired HERS Rater. He is a life member of ASHRAE and a voting member of the 62.2 residential ventilation SSPC.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Define and explain what stone wool insulation is and how it is manufactured.
• Identify the differences between stone wool, glass fiber, and foam insulations.
• Explain the key features and value added benefits of stone wool.
• Discuss the ecologically sustainable aspects of stone wool.
• Illustrate applications for stone wool in commercial buildings and low slope roofing.
• Comment on code changes to IBC Chapter 26 and testing standards for NFPA 285.

Continuing Education Credits

1.0 AIA HSW/SD Learning Unit pending
1 GBCI CE Hour
Learners must attend the entire session to be awarded credit for completing the program.

You can self report general CEUs for:

• AIA LU (HSW credits only available by attending the live event)
• USGBC/LEED
• WELL Building Standard
• LFA Living Future Accreditation
• State licensure
• etc.

BuildGreenCT is a registered provider of AIA approved continuing education.

An Energize CT Passive House & All Electric Initiative program

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