Does Thermafiber Safb have an R-value?

a. R-Value: R-10, R-15, R-23, R-24, R30 as applicable. 6. Product: Thermafiber Sound Attenuation Fire Blanket (SAFB); unfaced.

Does Thermafiber need a vapor barrier?

Does Thermafiber® insulation provide a vapor barrier? Thermafiber insulation can be purchased with no facing (plain) or with an FSP foil facing applied to the blanket. The foil facing provides a vapor retarder.

What is Thermafiber made of?

Thermafiber is made from inorganic materials (rock and blast furnace slag), therefore it is naturally noncombustible. Thermafiber products are classified as non-combustible per ASTM E 136. Spray Polyurethane Foams (SPF) are highly combustible and present dangers during building renovation.

Does Thermafiber have formaldehyde?

As the first and only formaldehyde-free mineral wool insulation in North America, Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation solutions represent a breakthrough for architects, specifiers and contractors interested in achieving green building standards.

What is thermafiber Safb?

Thermafiber® SAFB™ is sound absorptive mineral wool batts designed to provide acoustic and fire protection in various wood and steel framed load bearing and non-load bearing sound and fire rated interior construction assemblies. SAFB™ batts are non-combustible, non-corrosive, non-deteriorating, and mold resistant.

Is mineral wool better than fiberglass insulation?

In many ways, mineral wool is a superior insulation product. It has a higher R-value per inch compared to fiberglass, about a 22-37% higher R-value. It contains 70% recycled material, making it a greener product than fiberglass at 20-30% recycled material..

Can you leave thermafiber exposed?

INHALATION: If exposed to excessive levels of dust, leave area of dust exposure and remain away until coughing and other symptoms subside.

Can thermafiber get wet?

What happens if Thermafiber® insulation gets wet? Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation is moisture resistant and does not readily absorb water as tested per ASTM C 1104. If the insulation gets wet, simply allow the insulation to dry in order to maintain original performance.

Is thermafiber waterproof?

What is thermafiber used for?

Thermafiber creates mineral wool from rock and blast furnace slag, a byproduct of the steel industry. We melt the raw materials in a furnace at temperatures above 2,600˚ F and spin them into fibers. We then package the fibers loose (granulated) or form them into insulating blankets or boards.

Is thermafiber Greenguard Certified?

Thermafiber® introduces the first formaldehyde free, GreenGuard® Gold certified perimeter fire containment mineral wool insulation in North America.

Does Owens Corning thermafiber contain formaldehyde?

NA Thermafiber® Mineral Wool Insulation- Formaldehyde Free products have Declare, and Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification (Gold level). Construction and Demolition Waste Management Recycle and/or salvage nonhazardous construction and demolition materials.

What is the R value of thermafiber fire and sound?

The Owens Corning Thermafiber Fire and Sound Guard R-24 Unfaced Mineral Wool Insulation Batt offers acoustical control and fire resistance. It features a denser texture as compared to that of a traditional batt or roll.

What is SAB insulation?

Sound Attenuation Batts (SABs) are lightweight, flexible fiber glass insulation batts. They are designed to deliver noise control in metal stud wall cavities of interior partitions.

Does mineral wool mold?

Water Resistance: Mineral wool insulation is hydrophobic, meaning it’s highly resistant to moisture and water. Since it doesn’t absorb moisture, mineral wool doesn’t promote rot, corrosion, fungi, mold, mildew or bacterial growth.

Does mineral wool insulation need a vapor barrier?

Typically, mineral wool insulation is thick and dense enough that it does not require a vapor barrier. The density allows the fibers to absorb any papers being diffused before they reach the interior walls of your home.

Does mineral wool catch fire?

Mineral wool insulation melts at 2150 degrees F. This means it will not catch fire. Because it is non-combustible, it doesn’t contribute to nor will it spread a fire.

Is mineral wool flammable?

Fiberglass and mineral wool insulation are naturally non-combustible. Spray foam insulation will ignite at 700°F. Cellulose insulation—Requires approximately 20%, by weight, of fire retardants to reduce flammability.

Does Rockwool need to be covered?

For example, if you are installing mineral wool insulation in the roof and walls of a leaky barn, it will need to be enclosed to prevent damage. Home and business attics that do not leak, on the other hand, are instances in which the mineral wool insulation can be left exposed.

Where is thermafiber made?

Thermafiber has a single 145,000-sq. ft. plant in Wabash, Indiana, with about 150 employees.

Can I use Thermafiber® ultrabatt™ for thermal resistant rated construction assemblies?

Not recommended for exterior thermal resistant rated construction assemblies. Use Thermafiber® UltraBatt™ where a thermal resistant rated mineral wool batt insulation is required. Contact our technical team for assistance with selecting acoustic and fire rated assemblies on your next project.

Why Thermafiber insulation?

From its inception, Thermafiber, Inc. (an Owens Corning company), has been dedicated to improving life safety and fire protection by manufacturing mineral wool insulation for commercial, residential and industrial applications.

What is Thermafiber mineral wool?

Today, Thermafiber mineral wool resists fire and temperatures in excess of 2,000˚ F while also providing sound control and energy conservation. Our mineral wool contains a minimum of 70% recycled content, and it’s non-combustible, inorganic and mold-resistant. Thermafiber is the #1 specified brand of commercial mineral wool.

What’s new with Thermafiber® rainbarrier® continuous insulation?

The performance and moisture resistance of Thermafiber® RainBarrier® continuous insulation is now available with a black facing, eliminating the need for additional camouflage for field installation in open joint and rainscreen applications.