The Importance of Attic Insulation [Infographic]

You can use insulation materials that are available on the market today. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before choosing materials for attic insulation, you need to know what each material provides for your situation. Let's take a look at five common types of insulation materials. For mineral wool insulation, there are three options, glass fiber comes from glass fiber, rock wool comes from basalt, and slag comes from steel slag. In Canada, you will find that most mineral wool is slag wool. You can buy mineral wool as loose material or cotton wool. Mineral wool is not an ideal choice for places where there is extreme heat because it has no additives. But because it is not flammable, it can still be used in the attic. To make it more efficient, you can use it with other fireproof materials.




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