Blown-in Insulation

Rockwool insulation, manufactured by Amerrock
Guaranteed against defect or settling for the life of the building.

Blown-into walls or ceiling of existing homes
See Spray-in insulation for new construction

Composition:

Recycled steel slag
Inorganic with no chemical additives
Completely green product
High density

Advantages:

Higher R- value: R-16 in 4 inch stud space R-38 in attic (10-11 inches)
No Settling,
Fireproof: Non combustible, made at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit
will not absorb moisture:
will not support fungus growth: Passed ASTM E 1338 Fungus resistant test
will not house insects or varmints: Inedible and abrasive qualities deter unwelcome guests
Superior sound reduction: Higher density insulation provides the best noise reduction

Rockwool Insulation comparison to other insulations

Rock Wool Insulation

To complete the "Thermal Envelope" of a structure, Amerrock Product, LP recommends the use of Premium Plus TM rockwool attic insulation. Like Premium Plus TM wall spray, Premium Plus TM attic insulation provides premium thermal and acoustical properties, plus the added benefit of fire protection, and it doesn't settle, so neither should you.

Premium Plus TM Blowing Wool is a superior mineral fiber insulation product, Premium Plus TM Blowing Wool Insulation is a completely inorganic mineral fiber product that does not contain asbestos, cellulose, ground newspaper, cardboard, rags, phenolic, batt trim, or any other material not associated with the manufacture of mineral wool insulation.

This product does not need nor contain any chemicals to make it fire retardant, and having no binders, it qualifies as Type 1 under ASTM Designations C 764 and Class A interior finish rating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code with a loss of ignition of less then one percent. Premium Plus TM Blowing Wool has been tested for thermal performance in accordance with ASTM Test Method C 518 procedures, non combustibility in accordance with ASTM Designation E 136 procedures and for surface burning characteristic in accordance with ASTM Test Method E 84 resulting in a Flame Spread of 10 and a Smoke Developed of 10.

Product Description

Amerrock Grad A blowing wool is a mineral fiber spun from a molten blend of recycled slag and rock at 2500F. Grade A rockwool is completely inorganic and does not contain ground newsprint, cardboard, rags, phenolic resins , or waste batt rim and blanket stock. It is noncombustible and does not require treatment with fire retarding chemicals. It will not conduct electricity. It fies as Type 1, under ASTm Designation C-764 and LOI of less then 1%

Architectural Specifications

Amerrock Class "A" Mineral Wool Blowing Insulation shall be pneumatically installed in open areas or wall areas to provide thermal resistance value in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions. Materials shall comply with Federal Specification HH-1-1030B, Type 1, Class A and ASTM Designation C-764, Type 1, Category 1.