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Why choose Thermafiber mineral wool insulation?
Thermafiber is a trusted one-stop shop for the highest quality mineral wool insulation, carrying products for commercial, industrial, and residential insulation needs. Thermafiber mineral wool is resistant to fire and extreme temperatures and also controls sound and conserves energy.
Who is Thermafiber®?
Thermafiber® is a leading manufacturer of Mineral Wool insulation products. From its inception,Thermafiber® has been dedicated to improving fire protection by manufacturing mineral wool insulation.Thermafiber® offers industrial, residential, and marine mineral wool products that conserve energy, control sound, and provide fire protection.
What is Thermafiber firespan?
Thermafiber® FireSpan® mineral wool insulation products are designed to provide fire protection in curtain wall and perimeter fire containment systems. Thermafiber® FireSpan® mineral wool insulation products are designed to provide fire protection in curtain wall and perimeter fire containment systems.
Why choose 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. What distinguishes Thermafiber® from all other mineral wool products on the market?
Is Thermafiber a good insulation?
Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation is naturally non-combustible and fire resistant up to 1093° C (2000° F) making it great for providing protection to structures.
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.
Is Thermafiber mineral wool safe?
Improving Life Safety & Fire Protection 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.
What is R-value of Thermafiber?
3.7 – 4.2 per inchThe R-value of Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation ranges from 3.7 – 4.2 per inch of thickness. It is available in multiple thicknesses, densities, and various facings by product type.
Does Thermafiber have asbestos?
Thermafiber Products Contain No CFC's, HCFC's, or Asbestos Thermafiber product's chemical composition and the manufacturing of our products does not contain nor produce ozone depleting substances such as CFC's, or HCFC's. Thermafiber products do not contain asbestos.
Can Thermafiber be used on exterior walls?
Thermafiber® INSUL-FILL™ Side Wall Spray Mineral Wool Insulation is an energy efficient solution for insulating interior and exterior walls.
Do you need a vapor barrier with thermafiber insulation?
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 are the disadvantages of mineral wool?
However, like many building materials, mineral wool also has its drawbacks. It tends to be more expensive than fiberglass, often between 25-50% higher in cost . Because it is more unusual, it's not available in as wide a range of sizes as fiberglass and is almost never available in a paper-faced format.
Is Thermafiber formaldehyde free?
As the first formaldehyde-free mineral wool insulation in North America, the formaldehyde-free Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation solutions represent a breakthrough for architects, specifiers and contractors interested in achieving sustainable building standards.
What is the difference between mineral wool and fiberglass insulation?
Mineral wool is commonly used to insulate exterior walls, basements, and heated crawl spaces. It can also be used in continuous insulation applications. Fiberglass is typically used to insulate interior and exterior walls, basements, garages, and attics, but it is not used as continuous exterior insulation.
Does mineral wool insulation burn?
Fire Resistance 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.
Does Rockwool need a vapor barrier?
Mineral wool typically doesn't require a vapor barrier. Its high-density level allows it to absorb moisture before it has a chance to penetrate the interior walls of the foundation.
Is Thermafiber formaldehyde free?
As the first formaldehyde-free mineral wool insulation in North America, the formaldehyde-free Thermafiber® mineral wool insulation solutions represent a breakthrough for architects, specifiers and contractors interested in achieving sustainable building standards.
Where is Thermafiber manufactured?
Wabash, IndianaThermafiber has a single 145,000-sq. ft. plant in Wabash, Indiana, with about 150 employees.
What is the difference between mineral wool and fiberglass insulation?
Mineral wool is commonly used to insulate exterior walls, basements, and heated crawl spaces. It can also be used in continuous insulation applications. Fiberglass is typically used to insulate interior and exterior walls, basements, garages, and attics, but it is not used as continuous exterior insulation.
What is Safb insulation?
Description. Thermafiber® SAFB™ (Sound Attenuation Fire Blankets) are mineral wool batts designed to provide acoustical control and fire protection in many different UL® fire-rated wall and floor-ceiling assemblies.
What is thermofiber 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. Today, Thermafiber mineral wool resists fire and temperatures in excess of 2,000˚ F while also providing sound control and energy conservation. Applications of mineral wool include:
Where is thermofiber insulation installed?
Thermafiber insulation is installed in 6 of the 12 tallest buildings in the world. The most recent addition is the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, U.A.E. The Burj Khalifa is currently the world’s tallest building.
Where is thermofiber located?
Thermafiber was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Wabash, Ind., USA. To contact Thermafiber, click here.
What is thermofiber insulation?
Thermafiber® is a leading manufacturer of Mineral Wool insulation products. From its inception,Thermafiber® has been dedicated to improving fire protection by manufacturing mineral wool insulation.Thermafiber® offers industrial, residential, and marine mineral wool products that conserve energy, control sound, and provide fire protection.
Why insulate with thermofiber?
Why insulate with Thermafiber® Mineral Wool? It can be installed easily and at any temperature; requires minimal personal protective equipment to install; provides excellent thermal, acoustical and fire-resistive properties in one product; and more .
What is mineral wool insulation made of?
Mineral wool insulation is made from rock and blast furnace slag. The raw materials are melted in a furnace at temperatures above 2,600°F. The molten substance is spun into billions of fibers, which are formed into insulating blankets with a high recycled content that provide fire resistive characteristics, thermal insulation and sound control.
What is mineral wool made of?
The raw materials are melted in a furnace at temperatures above 2,600°F. The molten substance is spun into billions of fibers, which are formed into insulating blankets with a high recycled content that provide fire resistive characteristics, thermal insulation and sound control.
What is thermofiber wool?
Thermafiber® is the first mineral wool to earn the Department of Homeland Security’s Safety Act designation.
Is Thermafiber wool formaldehyde free?
Thermafiber® introduced the first formaldehyde-free mineral wool to the market, supporting safety and sustainability.
Is mineral wool combustible?
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 is thermofiber insulation?
Thermafiber is a leading, global manufacturer of mineral wool insulation, offering an extensive line of mineral wool products for a wide range of needs.
Why Thermafiber?
As a part of Owens Corning, Thermafiber’s mission is to improve life safety and fire protection with the highest quality mineral wool insulation for commercial, residential, and industrial applications.
What is fire span insulation?
Thermafiber FireSpan mineral wool insulation is manufactured to maximize fire safety in commercial buildings by providing fire protection in curtain wall and perimeter fire containment systems. FireSpan 40 provides 2” or greater thickness and is available with a vapor retarding foil facing. FireSpan 90 provides 1” or greater thickness and is also available with a vapor retarding foil facing. They both provide thermal insulation, fire containment, enhanced acoustical performance, and vapor control.
What is thermofiber used for?
Thermafiber products are trusted globally and help protect notable buildings, including the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Hearst Tower in New York, plus hundreds of offices, hospitals, and retail stores.
Is thermofiber a continuous insulation?
Thermafiber RainBarrier Continuous Insulation products provide exceptional performance in rainscreen and exterior cavity wall construction applications. There is a full portfolio of CI products and a wide range of compressive strengths, providing solutions for many facade types and compatibility with various mechanical attachment methods and air barrier systems. All Thermafiber RainBarrier products are non-combustible, fire-resistant, vapor permeable, and easy to install and fabricate.
Is Thermafiber a parent company?
Global, Leading Brand and Parent Company. Thermafiber is one of the leading global brands of mineral wool insulation and a part of one of the largest building products companies in the world, Owens Corning. As an Owens Corning brand, Thermafiber proves its trustworthiness and authority in mineral wool insulation even further.
THERMAFIBER FIRESPAN
Thermafiber® FireSpan® mineral wool insulation products are designed to maximize fire safety within commercial buildings by providing fire protection in curtain wall and perimeter fire containment systems. FireSpan® Product Data Sheet (PDF)
RAINBARRIER CONTINUOUS INSULATIOn
Thermafiber® RainBarrier® continuous insulation products are designed for exceptional performance in rainscreen and exterior cavity wall construction applications.
