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Are you starting a DIY insulation project and not sure which type to choose? In this video I'll go over the difference between pink (fiberglass) and Roxul insulation, and discuss the which you should use depending on the project! Let's go!
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@jasonkimmel3061 Год назад

I have been itching this whole time watching you handle the pink stuff.

@MrBrianDuga 3 года назад

We just had rockwool installed in a loft renovation this week. Months of rough work done where old fiberglass was left in the party walls. Neighbors complained a lot about noise, even that they could hear our conversations. The minute the rockwool replaced it, the sound difference was like night and day. Quiet as a funeral.

@Matt90541 7 месяцев назад

lots of big RU-vidrs definitely seem sponsored by Rockwool but i've heard old fiberglass doesn't retain it's shape as well over time. I have my fiberglass in my 40 year old place now and there are portions in the wall where the insulation hasn't held up well and show cold on a thermal detector. Going to try at Rockwool

@Mike-jv8bv 2 месяца назад

hahaha i'm stealing that one "quiet as a funeral" Honestly i don't know why the whole industry hasn't switched to rockwool yet, The cost is insignificant compared to the savings in heat and energy bills as well as safety from being naturally mold resisitant and rot resistant.

@ryanbrown8398 3 года назад

Great video, love the demonstrations on what actually happens when wet or charred. One thing I'd like to bring up is the pest and rodent factor. Since it compresses twice as much, fiberglass attracts rodents for nesting during winter months. Bugs also have easier access to inside the home. Rockwool is a much tighter fit, providing a better seal on the exterior. Just something I've noticed as an electrician, where I'm constantly working in and around insulation of all types.

@topherdean1024 Год назад

Oh, thanks for that little insight.

@jillstamets8448 Год назад

Have you noticed that the Pink slides down the wall over time? I've listened to other reviews that mention this... affecting long term R value (?)

@jack75252 3 года назад

If you are insulating a ceiling, you can bend the rockwool and pop it in and it stays there. I found rockwool easier to work with, quicker less steps,and way less itch. With fiberglass in a wall or ceiling you need to staple it and put a moisture barrier if it is unfaced. The rockwool just goes in. Do to price I don't know if I would do my whole house, but as I have been redoing small areas the price is negligible, so I use the Rockwool. Ironically the reason I bought it the first time is because it was on sale and was cheaper than fiberglass, I liked it much better.

@lawrencetalty7586 4 года назад

Roxul is pricey but well worth it. I use it for every remodeling project. My wife works swing shift and would sleep in our daughter's room just because it was dead quiet compared to the other rooms. I could run the lawnmower and you couldn't even hear it running directly next to the house. Definitely made a huge difference in temperature control during the winter also

@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx 2 года назад

How about summer? Did it do a good job?

@HickoryDickory86 2 года назад

@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx Growing up, my dad's house that was built in the late 60s/early 70s had mineral wool insulation instead of fiberglass. It was always nice and cold in there during the summers.

@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx 2 года назад

@@HickoryDickory86 nice i just want to to know it would be a good investment choosing rock wool over pink insulation.

@HickoryDickory86 2 года назад

@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx Absolutely it would be. ✅ Easier installation ✅ Rodent- and bug-resistant ✅ Fire-resistant ✅ Water-repellent and -resistant ✅ Excellent sound control ✅ Consistent R-value due to rigidity and low compressibility

@lawrencetalty7586 Год назад

@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx definitely, doesn't matter what season, her room holds the same temperature. I moved the thermostat into her room to test a theory, during the winter we keep it on 70 and the whole house was down to 57 degrees before it was cool enough in her room to tell the thermostat to kick on

@brandonv8721 4 года назад

Mineral wool for mice and bug resistance, replaced all my pink with it and no more bugs and mice

@Nikuser 4 года назад

That's interesting. I'm redoing my attic insulation and have had wasp issues.

@leanneb6622 4 года назад

@@Nikuser I just asked about doing a video on attic installation. This is good to know. I was told mice dont like blown in cellulose ( on top of existing batt) because it falls back on top them. Im wondering if roxul is better for attic under the cellulose as it doesnt compress as much as the fiberglass.

@markhoffman1646 4 года назад

@@leanneb6622 in my attic, I did 1 layer of rockwool then blew in pink insulation on top of that. Bugs and rodents don't like rockwool, it, cuts them.

@TommyAlanRaines 4 года назад

@@leanneb6622 I live in an area of the US were we have Sand Storms and Cellulose attic spaces collects all that sand and it gets heavy. Over time it can and does cause ceiling to fall. No mater how tight you think you house is the sand storms will prove its not lol .

@scottkrienke-turvey1306 4 года назад

Shortly after Roxul was readily available I built a chicken barn addition (50x100' on an existing 50x100') ... the existing barn was done with pink, at the farmer's insistence he wanted Roxul put in the addition... now there is good reason for his desire as between flocks the barn gets washed with a pressure washer so his existing barn had some issues water intruding causing sag and thus loss of heat (and more heat intrusion)... BUT, a year after build he hated the Roxul because the rodents loved it... the claim of rodent proof were greatly exaggerated... Now I know they still make the same claim so I expect that they have since added a chemical treatment to it otherwise by now a class action suit would have occurred.... personally if I was still in construction I'd be apt to use lamb's wool instead of pink or green...

@missyrabbit5250 3 года назад

Roxul, hands down Used it in ceiling, walls, and under house. When we lost power this past winter, had minimal heat loss in house. Chose the thickest we could fit in the space

@kimberlybontrager3436 3 года назад

I just bought an uninsulated money eating 120 yr old house. Maybe not the smartest move. Hindsight is always better. I am watching all your videos and am learning a lot. Thank you so much

@angel_bunny 4 года назад

I went into this with 0 knowledge about insulation. Didn't know they would be so fire resistant. Good to learn what really matters is just the price and where you intend to place them.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Cheers Angel!

@Scorpiomaj27889 4 года назад

Something I use it for, even thought it's not called for, is in walls with a 220v electric in-wall heaters. Most modern heaters are very well designed with extra safety features, so a fire is unlikely, but not impossible. Also, in a cold wall, I could imagine the hot and cold creating a moist area - supposedly rockwool is more mold-resistant. (Mold resistance is also a reason I use this on top of my HVAC trunk lines in the basement.)

@isaacyoung-r7k 4 месяца назад

by the time the fire is into the drywall, it's so much heat, and it's so widespread that I imagine the insulation basically melts like cotton candy after 10 seconds.

@mrsoccergod5001 4 года назад

Would like to see a comparison between closed cell fosm and the Rockwool insulation

@sunalwaysshinesonTVs 3 года назад

After the wet, Pink grows mould etc. It compresses, flattens & every time I clean that crap out, it seems to be the preferred nesting spot for bugs & mice (filled with droppings). Over time I believe the Rockwool retains its R-value.

@dsfodor 3 года назад

When I open a wall during a renovation, I find the pink stuff has always lost its fluff and in turn it’s R value. Roxsul type insulation fills a cavity way better and you don’t end up with dead space that is missing insulation. Pink is old school.

@HectorSaIamanca 2 года назад

Fiberglass is so dated owens corning is making mineral wool now that really says something.

@angellas.1314 2 года назад

I agree. I’ve seen it also collapsed as my windows were replaced.

@Usonian7 2 года назад

Agreed!!!

@jimmypchacko 2 года назад

Its rated to hold its r value for 20 years. I never understood why but it makes sense any water or settling over time and its garbage. The mineral wool is good for the life of the house. Yes its more expensive but if you plan on passing the house on to future family members its probably worth the cost.

@Not_Sure_ 2 года назад

This problem is only on the walls not the attic. So it makes more sense to use the pink stuff in the attic. Right ?

@greggo502 3 года назад

Love your channel but I would repectfully disagree on the burn characteristics of fiberglass to a degree. When I was a firefighter in the city we constantly opened up walls and ceilings. The fiberglass insulation WITH THE BROWN PAPER backing especially in the walls most always extended the fire upwards. It would climb vertical in the 2x4 space. the heat from the paper burning would melt the pink stuff. When we opened up there was most times a burn or char area that was spreading.Sometimes it would be contained to that wall/ceiling space sometimes not.

@leatt4693 2 года назад

The fiberglass he shows doesn't have the brown paper backing, so your argument is null and void!

@greggo502 2 года назад

@@leatt4693 Ok for this demonstration. How many people( DYI) use fiberglass in there walls with the paper backing??? I've seeen tons of the paper backing stuff spread up a wall. Now like Jeff said if it gets thru the sheet rock that takes time. But you get an electrical fire in the wall ,well now!

@leatt4693 2 года назад

@@greggo502 When I am looking for insulation I can't even find a store that sells paper backed insulation anymore. Old homes will have it though and I have owned and replaced that insulation due to fire hazard.

@austinluepkes5484 2 года назад

@@leatt4693 try Menards, Home Depot, Lowe’s

@ItsHypedFuture Год назад

@@leatt4693 dont know what you're talking about you aint looking i live insulation and you have no idea what you're talking about, go to literally any home improvement store youll find it

@darktoylord 4 года назад

This is like my new favorite channel. I can't even tell you how many of your videos I have watched this past week :D

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@javahsmith2886 3 года назад

And still watching 9 months later 😉😊

@mjdedge3440 3 года назад

It's great info, for sure! I'd rather hear this stuff from this guy who DOES the work, than from someone theorizing about why it works.

@umchoyka 4 года назад

This video is pretty much spot on. A couple of other minor notes for new renovators: * Some people have a very negative, almost allergic kind of, reaction to fibreglass. My wife is one of those people. It doesn't bother some, like me (thankfully). Rockwool does not have this problem * All fibreglass insulation is the same. Pink, White, Orange, whatever. It's all made to the same specification so you will have a consistent install no matter what is available in your area. * Do wear a filtration mask when working with fibreglass. Inhaling the fibres can cause long term health problems and the fibres are going to be airborne while you're working.

@xXstewieXx100 3 года назад

Yes and no. Technically speaking manufacters are regulated to 90% of R value.

@anthonyjoe9139 3 года назад

Yeah, you'd have to wear a respirator to even enter half the metal buildings, basements and attics in the land if its bad to breathe.

@user-nh3gu1ge3d 3 года назад

@@anthonyjoe9139 You misunderstood him. He said "when working with fiberglass". When you work with it, it agitates it, throws particles in the air that you breathe in. If you are not working with it, simply around it, that is not an issue. He is correct. If you've ever worked in an attic crawling around in fiberglass, you'll notice that your lungs, esophagus, airways, etc. hurt/itch afterwards, because you've breathed in all the fiberglass particles. This is similar to asbestos. Asbestos is "safe" to be around, but whenever working with it, i.e. tearing things out and aerating it, you breathe it in and that is not safe.

@anthonyjoe9139 3 года назад

@@user-nh3gu1ge3d I didn't misunderstand. I wouldn't use it any more than I would asbestos. It's nasty. The attic is full of the fibres. The crawl space is full of them. I had a storage locker insulated with that garbage. That stuff got into EVERYTHING and no one was AGITATING it! Every box had that crap all over and in it. Tell me the fibres aren't working their way into the house. Who knows how much of the dust is that crap even if it's not as obvious as in my storage locker. I can't go into the attic or crawl space without a mask that crap is EVERYWHERE. It is garbage! I would never use it even for a chicken coop. It ought to be banned and the companies that make it ought to have to pay to remediate the damage.

@user-nh3gu1ge3d 3 года назад

@@anthonyjoe9139 Errrr, what? I think something was wrong with your house, bro. Every house I've ever been in has had pink fiberglass insulation and I've never seen that issue. Hundreds of structures, including businesses (look above the drop ceilings and there's probably pink stuff). Maybe your home used inferior stuff, had a pest problem, an issue with humidity, etc. etc. etc? Idk but sounds like a you problem. It's fine unless you agitate it.

@teddepalma8057 4 года назад

Great video! I did a whole room with the rock wool- an old serrated kitchen knife worked great for cutting it. I think it's better than the pink stuff for keeping critters out and for mold resistance, but maybe you could do another test to confirm that one. LOVE your channel.

@martinlapierre2370 4 года назад

I found using roxul in many cottages or hunting cabins that mineral wool is a great mice deterant as opposed in to the pink stuff. I also found it much better as fiberglass for soundproofing

@mattheww2797 4 года назад

Mice love the pink stuff, don't care for the Rockwool as much

@clintmanning4004 2 года назад

Your house should be sealed so you don't have mice in the first place.

@voodoovinny7125 2 года назад

@@clintmanning4004 key word there is "should". Unfortunately, sealing houses is "new" in construction. You will be lucky to find houses built prior to 2000 that were sealed.

@Erocwolverine42 2 года назад

@@clintmanning4004 Not everybody has a new home or newer home where houses are being sealed or tighter fit than older homes. At one time it was considered "bad" having a tight house.

@clintmanning4004 2 года назад

@@Erocwolverine42Yeah I understand, I'm just stating that if you have any pests entering your home, you should comb over the outside of your home and find the access points that pests are entering and then seal them so you won't have pests anymore. Or hire a pro to do it for you. Pests like mice and bats can cause thousands of dollars in damage. I was recently working on a house that had 4 inches of bat poop in the attic. They had to hire a restoration company to remove the bat poop and all the blow in insulation, properly clean and disinfect. Then hire another business to blow in new insulation. I'm sure that whole process cost around 10k. Then finally they hired a guy to seal off the attic from pests. Should've just done that from the get go.

@benji888578 4 года назад

STC is for transfer of sound, like when you walk on floors, but, the rockwool is better at reducing noise, i.e. it is preferred in sound proofing for studios and home theaters...Rockwool + MLV makes a big difference on what you hear on the other side of that wall

@e.nichols5380 2 года назад

I’ve got to disagree with the sound deadening claims. I’ve noticed a massive difference in sound transmission in my house since I started replacing the old fiberglass pink stuff with mineral wool.

@joseph7105 Год назад

That is your anecdotal evidence. Actual studies show that theyre the same when it comes to sound proofing

@e.nichols5380 Год назад

@@joseph7105 nope, as I stated it’s based on personal experience. The differences are probably negligible in most cases. There are too many variables to count. There are however studies arguing both sides I.e. mineral wool vs pink stuff.I may have had a similar experience just replacing old pink stuff with new pink stuff, I’m quite aware of that. You really felt the need to pick my obscure comment from last year out and shame me or make me look ignorant? Lol get a life.

@joseph7105 Год назад

@e.nichols5380 Your comment was the first I saw. I didn't look at when it was posted. I'm not trying to argue, just stating what the data shows

@e.nichols5380 Год назад

@@joseph7105 No worries, my apologies. I posted that after renovating a kitchen from the 50’s using rock wool to replace original fiberglass insulation with a noticeable difference.

@OriginalBrett610 4 года назад

Thank you. There have been a lot of videos lately tooting the Roxul horn.. (Some admittedly paid, some don’t want you to know they’ve been paid) It is great to see somebody (you) just providing the facts without any marketing fluff.

@japartridge1974 4 года назад

Always love informed comparisons, keep them coming!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Thanks! Will do!

@tiagosimoes7422 4 года назад

Hes completely misleading though.. there are a lot more benefits to rockwool that he isnt stating.... it is mold risistent rodents and bugs dont nest and chew through it. Not the mention the r value ks close per inch... but makes a big difference when you're talking about 3 and 4 inch.. means you either meet the r value or dont..

@snakeplisken4119 4 года назад

@@tiagosimoes7422 I have to agree roxual is way easier to cut , is much less itchy, fills the cavity better, doesn't really compress and has a slightly better R Value and IMHO is worth every penny, Once you try it you will never go back

@montanantl9176 4 года назад

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@koryleach9660 3 года назад

@@snakeplisken4119 Rockwool is far itchier than new OC fiberglass. I own an insulation company and if I'm working with RW I need to wear gloves, that stuff is brutal. If I'm working with OC that stuff feels like cotton, zero itch.

@mattmccaffrey4299 3 года назад

Best teaching channel on RU-vid on the trades. If your son decides to follow in your footsteps he's very fortunate to have you as a dad and teacher.

@adblink1379 3 года назад

I would love to hear your thoughts or see a video on rigid foam board panels for insulating a basement.

@AndrewMiguelez 4 года назад

This is so spot on. Rockwool/Roxul is awesome stuff. But the modern fiberglass is so close, it usually doesn't justify the cost. Ironically, you mention Mapp gas vs propane and I see the exact same comparison but you strangely pick Mapp gas... 130° F difference (3.5%) and a substantial increase in cost.

@bigbob3772 4 года назад

The BEST trait of rockwool is NO MOLD- unlike pink stuff.

@xangboss 4 года назад

Here i was, seeing this video uploaded and thinking what did i miss when insulating my garage for the past 4 weeks :) luckily no bad news!

@jamesbowen6144 3 года назад

I live in MN and My Choice is to super insulate the stud bay with 1" pink foam board and finish with Roxul in 2 x 6 walls ...

@davidshaw5126 4 года назад

Rock wool is way easier to work with when doing walls. I use a large bread knife to cut it. Yes a little more expensive but time is money.

@narmale 3 года назад

alittle? its 4 times more expensive...

@linhhoang1363 3 года назад

@@narmale 1.6 times more dude. Jeff has said that in the video

@narmale 3 года назад

@@linhhoang1363 ya you can say anything in a video, i just remodeled part of my house and rockwool was 4x more expensive

@linhhoang1363 3 года назад

@@narmale wow that's a lot, sorry for you. Must be because of region

@koryleach9660 3 года назад

It works about the same if you know what you're doing.

@denalikid72 3 года назад

We need a spray foam (closed cell ) vs Rockwool comparison! Great content

@scorpion068 3 года назад

Sprayfoam is the king of insulation but $$$

@narmale 3 года назад

there is none, spray foam SUCKS... try cutting in something after you spray it... not happening

@adblink1379 3 года назад

And rigid insulation panels! (XPS)

@narmale 3 года назад

@@adblink1379 they just installed some of the 4" xps at the job, $40.00 usd a 2x4' sheet... and they were bringing it on tractor trailers

@ryanbrown8398 3 года назад

Building materials better be completely dry before spraying closed cell. Also, all wiring needs to be run with no twists or kinks, or it might overheat and melt, breaking the circuit. Troubleshooting electrical issues creates a huge mess of torn out foam, that usually never gets reapplied by the general contractor.

@yvesg1608 3 года назад

Nice to have a visual comparison. I can confirm what others said about Roxul and mice. Mice prefer the pink stuff. My contractor used fiberglass for an add-on at the cottage. I replaced most of it with Roxul. The only place mice came through was through the pink fiberglass. I'll change that section now to Roxul.

@rustyshackleford1282 3 года назад

You left out one huge win for roxul. Mice and bugs hate it.

@williamharvill7492 4 года назад

Your level of insight showcases your years of hard work and learning the content knowledge. You make the topics so much more understandable through your detailed explanations and rationales. Thanks for creating this do-it-yourself content! I am learning an incredible amount from what you produce alone, or whatever size production staff you employ that makes this happen. Please know you are appreciated, Home RenoVision DIY!

@michaelford2120 2 года назад

I recommend your videos to everyone working on home projects. They are extremely informative and I always get the feeling of, here's the best information on what I've experienced, but you decide.

@marcimay2975 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! My husband is heading to Lowe’s. He said, “What insulation should I get?” (for the basement we’re finishing.) I told him, “ Just a minute. I’ll see what our GUY says!” You answered all my questions! 🙌🏽

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 6 месяцев назад

Happy to help! Cheers guys

@brennanoconnor2268 4 года назад

Definitely wear a mask when cutting, and handling insulation 👍 protect your eyes 👀 also

@ericwotton2046 4 года назад

I've found roxul keeps the heat out better. Like it stop radiant heat much better that fiberglass. You do pay for the roxul in my area, about 2x.

@angellas.1314 4 года назад

Okay. But which one will collapse in the wall faster after 10-20 yrs. My pink insulation is now collapsed inside the walls. So it’s basically non existent insulation and my walls are FREEZING here in CT. Can you advise on that?

@drackar 4 года назад

The mineral wool won't collapse. Pretty much ever.

@angellas.1314 4 года назад

Drackar ....Thanks for confirming. And that’s why I had my basement insulated with Roxul.

@fj5052 Год назад

You always make it simple, honest and with a touch of Canadian eh! TY from BC

@cerebro1231 4 года назад

I have roxul in my 2x4 walls and sealed my attic with open cell foam 5 inches thick. My home temps and humidity does not fluctuate drastically like before adding the insulation. And central ac run times are cut almost in half from 9 hours a day to about 4 hours a day run time. Located in Hawaii.

@mbrown2886 3 года назад

Roxul insulation is just what I need to use in a Garage Wall that Has already been Drenched by a Broken Water Pipe. Thank You for comparing the Insulation!

@ruirebelo889 4 года назад

Fiberglass in most European countries are already in the process of getting obsolete and substituted by rock wool. In Portugal/ France no wholesaler are selling fiberglass wool anymore.

@raulvasquez3298 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I always thought it was called Rockwool and not roxul. 25yrs in construction and just got it right. Thanks

@raulvasquez3298 3 года назад

@@OU81TWO thank you for the knowledge my friend.

@frankrambo963 4 года назад

i worked in the domain and i went to school in this.. i always tought that the minerals one(roxuel-green) was 10x better.. well now i know! cheers✌️

@RonHaslam2001 4 года назад

This video just show up at the right time, I’m going to buy insulation this weekend and I know which is the right one now. Thx 🙏🏻

@althea1462 Год назад

This is EXACTLY what I love your channel for… great info, informed by real world experience, and if at any point you are sharing something, I trust that you aren’t shilling for a product just to make a buck, but because you believe in the product.

@KingYang05 4 года назад

Hey I just heard you on the BP podcast! It was so good, I actually saved it to my favorites to replay later. I loved the info. Lots of gems dropped by you. Thanks for all you do!

@bobvilla2508 4 года назад

What is the BP podcast?

@goodwince 4 года назад

@@bobvilla2508 Bigger Pockets

@maranash71 4 года назад

Is the rock wool more eco friendly?

@philipatha 4 года назад

THIS IS WHY IM SUBBED. Damn good Jeff. Damn good.

@diannahall7727 4 года назад

I love the comparisons. Especially the foam spray one a while back.

@matty1195 4 года назад

yes no doubt these are some of the Big Questions.... Often I find my biggest struggle is choosing between the pink and the brown.....😇😜

@aingerous 4 года назад

I find that the brown is a little tighter fit along the stud. Wait, what are we talking about?

@topherdean1024 Год назад

😂Great video. "If the fire gets through your drywall, you're already dead." classic and true. I'm remodeling my Dad's house in NYC but I live in Hawaii so know nothing about heating or insulation. My house has neither. My Dad's house is 111 years old and there's no insulation in the walls, but I have to replace the plaster lath in one exterior wall, so going to insulate while I have it open. The reason I have to redo the wall is because the roof leaked for years and totally destroyed the plaster (covered by paneling) so maybe I should stick with rockwool since it's possible this could happen again in the future. Thanks for the education.

@WhiTiger 4 года назад

I love your product reviews/explanations!! They are so helpful. Appreciate all your hard work to give us good information.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Glad you like them! BTW How is your area doing after the storm? Are thoughts and prayers are still with you and your community!

@WhiTiger 4 года назад

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thank you!!!! It took 18 days to restore the power grid to everyone. Our local linemen and power crews crews were joined by crews from across the country and Canada, along with the Iowa National Guard, to form a team of over 2,000 people. Otherwise it would have taken much longer. Clean up still continues. There are still people homeless because their homes are too damaged to live in. There's more work than contractors. Building supplies are in short supply. Some contractors have taken it upon themselves to travel to other major cities to pick up supplies because it would take less time than waiting for them to be shipped in. Most schools in that area started yesterday. Our school district delayed a week and started the end of Aug. but we didn't have the damage to school buildings like the city did. You don't happen to have any tips on fixing up trailer houses, do you? I am seeing a lot of posts form people trying to get repairs for their mobile homes.

@brucej99820 4 года назад

Cool, now I know to get Roxul. Good for Alaska because if you ever happened where oil ran out during winter. You know the house going to be covered in frost during night winter

@jhrossman 3 года назад

It looks like you have been watching the Build show. I like watching both to get then entire span of the spectrum.

@jenngildred 3 года назад

That Ginzu knife almost got Mr. Winkle. LOL My husband and I love your videos, Jeff. Keep em coming!

@Elsa-qy9hr Год назад

Wow this was an excellent breakdown. You even covered sound barrier and price 😊❤ I love this guy!!

@v2joecr 3 года назад

I don't remember you mentioning that the fiber glass has it's R value go down over time.

@leokim1458 3 года назад

Welp, but it's still half the price. So some people might think it's better to redo the insulation later. I personally like'em both. But if I had to pick just one, I'd stick with roxul.

@ryanteter4306 3 года назад

I was going to mention this and its called thermal drift. The pick stuff also has the issue with compression that causes thermal drift. I would be curious how long the thermal drift takes to be noticeable.

@Mogman150 3 года назад

Thermal drift depends on the application, such as blown lose material in an attic. Settling does occur. Also, blown fiberglass has convection issues in a vented attic, where fiberglass batts or blown rockwool don't have the same issues. I don't believe a batt in a wall has thermal drift, but I'll have to look into that.

@Lolatyou332 3 года назад

@@leokim1458 The problem is that the is only advertised to remain effective for 10 years, vs mineral wool 15 years. The most expensive part of insulation is the installation. I bought 15 bags of mineral wool insulation for about 600$, (700$ with insulation), which was enough for my 1000 SQFT main floor. Bugs and animals don't like mineral wool insulation because it is rough and itchy to go through, it is more fire proof than fiberglass (in the event that a fire breaks out within a wall from electric, rather than within the house like he is mentioning above. Moisture over time is less likely to cause issues for the mineral wool than the fiberglass, even if it isn't getting soaked, humidity could deteriorate the fiberglass insulation over time. Ultimately, my point is that mineral wool insulation has enough extra benefits that it's increased cost shouldn't push people away from purchasing it. The actual expensive part of insulation is the installation, even if you are doing it yourself. You don't want to have to tear down your walls for insulation reasons, all it takes is one wall, window, or roof leak, to cause fiberglass insulation within a wall to need to be completely replaced. mineral wool insulation could just allow for the water to be diffused out through the exterior sheathing (assuming your vapor barrier is on the inside).

@leokim1458 3 года назад

@@Lolatyou332 Good points there. That's very much appreciated.

@dalereitnauer Год назад

the best tool I have found for cutting fiberglass is an electric turkey carving knife. it cuts clean and quick and does not appear to dull. I never tried it on Roxul but i believe it would work well on that too.

@CreativeMechanic 4 года назад

Zip sheathing vs regular OSB and housewrap!! Also insulated vinyl siding vs hardie plank!!!!

@sherrymiller4069 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the video. We are researching insulation now to go into the ceiling in our basement.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Fantastic!

@AmazonWebService98 3 года назад

r30 rockwool

@luisespinoza263 3 года назад

Any review on the foam type?

@roweboat 4 года назад

They are both great! I like mineral wool simply because it holds its shape. In some situations the rigidity can save a lot of headache =) Can't argue about the cost though! haha

@augustreil 3 года назад

That's why in a 2X4 wall you would use an R-15 fiberglass batt, stiff as a board. A 2X6 wall, you would use an R-21 batt. Ceilings, an R-30 high density batt, Etc.

@emilydingman5670 4 года назад

What about spray foam insulation and foam board? How do they compare with Roxul for a wet farmhouse basement?

@cgravelle 4 года назад

One thing I would add, is if you have to try and pull it behind any strapping (or other) when doing a retro installation. The fiberglass is easier to pull through, the mineral wool just pulls apart.

@yvangelist 4 года назад

Damn Jeff I got scared when you handled the torch on the pink. Nah I knew. 🤣 I still used Roxul for my 1985 house basement. But you are right. Must be because I had sound proofed the basement ceiling with their other product safe n sound. I felt it was easier to cut to size with proper knife. Now I can watch sports in the man cave while the wife watches netflix in the living 🤟 Keep going 👍

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 года назад

Well done Yvan!

@davidawilliams8603 4 года назад

I have a stand alone brick garage that is over 50 years old. I would use the mineral insulation inside the ceiling joists. As of right now the roof subfloor is exposed to the air. It gets FREEZING in there in the winter so I hope that mineral insulation will help.

@MrNiceGuyMEGA08 3 года назад

I use an electric knife (like for cutting a turkey at Thanksgiving) for cutting Rockwool insulation. WAY better than a bread knife or Ginsu. I love the vapor permeability and resistance to compression that Rockwool provides as well.

@danlux4954 3 года назад

I used a regular saw, had to cut every piece because of 12” on center floor studs.

@valdesigns1346 3 года назад

This is awesome info. I was just about to go to Home Depot to fix a drywall spot that gets wet in severe storms. Now I know which one I want for that spot! Thanks! Great channel!!!

@TyCrawford 4 года назад

Ive bought a good amount of the Roxul Safe n Sound for building sound baffles in my studio, as well as some sound deadening around my home theater. I enjoy working with it over the traditional pink stuff, and I'm willing to admit some level of buying into marketing BS, but I could see myself using the rock wool for any interior walls I want sound deadened, and then traditional pink in exterior, insulated walls

@goodwince 4 года назад

Can you actually tell the difference in sound quality? I'm just curious to if it is marketing BS

@TyCrawford 4 года назад

@@goodwince i cant only because i dont have a control test with the pink.

@goodwince 4 года назад

Logical response. I'll do some research. Thanks!

@patg148 4 года назад

Safe n sound is much better at sound deadening and is worth the cost in cases of shared walls and entertainment rooms

@boatworkstoday Год назад

what about dense (wet) pack cellulose? I believe Applegate is one of the companies in the US that manufactures it? Used it in my shop renovation and so far has been impressive, but don't know about the long term...

@thomasyang1868 3 года назад

Do you have a video on insulating exterior walls for climates that have hot summers and cold winters? Can't find good information on preventing mold, what's needed for the wall (vapor/air barrier/retarders).

@juligrlee556 4 года назад

My house is nearly over run with books trinkets, keep sakes, bric-a-brac and just plain junk. I'd like to build some attractive shelves in entry areas, office areas, bedrooms etc. I have built shelves before but I want to build full wall shelves and make them attractive to the eye with pleasant eye catching quality. If you ever want to show suggestions, it would be helpful to me. I know, books are out of style with our electronic devices but I like to catalog and keep books ready for reference. In the last house I owned, I foolishly built books shelves in my entire basement. Naturally they got mildewed and moldy. I hope to keep my books safe from high humidity or summer wetness. Love your content. It is very inspiring and informational.

@zaintareen2121 4 года назад

I used both in my basement. The roxul fits much more snug between the studs but takes longer to cut than the pink stuff.

@bennewfield3038 4 года назад

I'm loving the roxo or mineral wool for a few reasons. The biggest it doesn't leave me itchy lol. With the pink fiberglass insulation I find that I need a mask, long sleeve shirt, and gloves. And I tape the gloves to my sleeves. The first time I worked with mineral wool I was in love 😆. Way way easier to install. There's no itch to it and I find that it not only makes the house feel warmer but it seems to be a good sound barrier as well. Yes it's a little more expensive but worth it I say.

@thetruthfulone73 11 месяцев назад

Love watching ur videos as they are simple and straight to the point and explained clearly. Well done keep up the good work 👏

@adrianawilson3250 3 года назад

I'd love to see a comparison between electrical, air, and hydronic in floor heating.

@anothergoogleuser 3 года назад

Roxul (rockwoll) (mineral woll) also has the advantage of being a better sound dampener, more water resistant (as you mentioned), holds itself in place better (without staples in most cases), and is a slightly better insulator. When you say it costs more, it does; however, when the labor cost does not go up, it is a better investment. Thanks for sharing, and in my humble opinion you might think about wearing gloves. With all of the information you provided, the pros and the cons of each, the long term value and durability, the Roxul wins hands down.

@worldview730 2 года назад

thanks for sharing

@FragThePlanet 4 года назад

Because of your videos and help from a friend who built house, I've saved thousands on labor costs by doing a lot of work myself... So I went with the Sound proof Roxul... I'm only doing a couple rooms here and there so it's not a huge cost, maybe a couple extra hundred bucks. However if you're doing an entire house I could see how the pink stuff could really end up saving thousands. Thanks for the video very informative.

@rustbucket0873 4 года назад

what about settling over time; every time i open a wall that has pink in it that has been there over a given time; its settled. I find mineral wool being as dense as it is does not move as much or at all.... insulation is all about air movement; but sound absorption is all about density and dispersing sound.

@philindeblanc 4 года назад

You can get the pink stuff as batting with paper or foil back, so that staples onto the studs and does not sag.

@oldskoolwayy 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 jeff is so hilarious, especially when gets his little side jokes in....

@christopherjenks85 2 месяца назад

I've learned a great deal from watching your videos.

@xkaboomx 4 года назад

Could you make a video discussing how best to deal with new builds that has insulation wrapped in the basement with no studs? Should you just put the studs further away from the wall and leave the builder insulation? Or rip the insulation off and redo it after the framing.

@purenergyat52 3 месяца назад

YOU are always such a bundle of information.

@chevtruck1000 4 года назад

I think the only thing I've ever had anything like an allergic reaction to is pink insulation. Rocksul , no problem. There is the critter issue as well.

@mohammadesmaeili5602 4 года назад

You are amazing. I hope one day you make a video how apply epoxy in garage and which kind of product is better. Oil or water base, one part or two parts. I tried different ideas and they do not last. I saw videos some companies come and grind the floor and apply something which I cannot find in local stores. Thanks.

@just621 4 года назад

this

@philindeblanc 4 года назад

or the poly-cement microtopping..Thats what we nee Jeff!!! I bet you'd have a slick idea of simply using a coloring agent with selfleveling vs boutique cement brands for overlay.

@debnelson8127 4 года назад

Thanks! Must have missed the one where you compare spray foam to this stuff. Awesome content!

@classicv8dude268 2 года назад

Propane and propane accessories!! Hank Hill

@obloj 4 года назад

Jeff great review straight forward explanation and easy for understand no sales gimmicks just facts.

@readyacoustics 4 года назад

As an acoustician, I have tested every single type of insulation product there is in North America, and parts of Europe. I like Roxul/Rickwool as a concept, and it does have good acoustical absorption/insulation properties. The one thing I don’t like about it, is that as it dries… It starts to crumble, and overtime you get a thick lumpy dry crumbled mess.

@josegomez6549 4 года назад

Out of the popular insulation options to buy and use in homes, can you rank em and tell which are the better ones for sound? A 1-10 scale would suffice for me

@anastasiahopkinson5676 3 года назад

Ready Acoustics, how long does Rockwool retain it's structure before deteriorating into a dusty lump? Specifically in the Mid Atlantic area? Thank you for your work on sound deadening and acoustics. Very important for comfortable living.

@michaelunciano3543 4 года назад

Hi jeff,, first i bought a laminated flooring with attached underlayment,, can i put another underlayment on top of my vabor barrier on basement concrete flooring? Thank you in advance

@stephenholland6328 3 года назад

I just did a drywall tear off and replacement in an 8x8 section of wall in the kitchen. Since I was down to studs my wife suggested we sound insulate because a bathroom was on the other side. The sound muffling was very good with the rock wool. However, where there were pipes in the walls the rock wool was very hard to install. That stuff just does not compress. I had to cut lots of parts away to wrap a around the drain and vent pipes in the wall. If I did it again I’d get a mix of rock wool and fiberglass, stuffing fiberglass in the little nooks and mineral wool in the bigger areas.

@AVCastillo007 Год назад

very informative. Still doubting what to lean towards but I have a better perspective thanks to this video.

@swac870 4 года назад

Good someone finally said, showed, spelled it out!

@joedance14 3 года назад

Your videos are always instructive and fun. Thank-you. Regarding the choice of insulation, the attic gets dirty, and South Carolina gets very humid and damp, regardless of season - and that humid, damp air circulates through the attic. We need insulation in the attic, but I guess I’ve developed reservations about “the pink”. I am also wondering whether to go with a radiant barrier, traditional batts/blown-in, or both. Your thoughts on these matters would be much appreciated.

@danielsugano5801 3 года назад

My favorite reno show. I learned a lot. Thanks

@TinManKustoms 4 года назад

You forgot to mention fiberglass insulation will make some people itchy and mineral wool is less itchy to work with. The mineral wool is more rigid so in some applications it is worth spending the extra money

@BatmanBennett 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this information! I am building a house right now and was concerned about rockwool vs Owen’s

@larryyoung7288 2 месяца назад

Also did not talk about increased thermal value of rock wool. Rok wool setles little if any, but fiberglass moves so much it's like it is trying to get out of the wall cavities. Which leaves many gaps & holes. Suggest you reassess your evaluation.

@ChadAmI80 4 года назад

I'm going with the Roxul for burning the fastest.

@kkarllwt 3 года назад

The pink stuff is very open and will allow the flame through to the other side very fast, The roxul is dense and will require the studs to burn through to pass the fire to the other side. There are videos of flame rooms burning with both insulation.