What is Rockwool board insulation?

ROCKWOOL board insulation products can be installed over various substrates in various applications. ROCKWOOL semi-rigid and rigid board insulation is most commonly installed as a component of a cladding attachment system, where in some systems, the insulation aids in the structural support for the cladding (i.e., strapping with long screws).

How do you attach Rockwool board insulation?

For the permanent attachment of ROCKWOOL board insulation, ROCKWOOL recommends the boards be mechanically attached using mechanical fasteners with minimum 2” diameter washers. Mechanically attached impaling pins are an acceptable attachment method for plain board insulation.

Does Rockwool board insulation need adhesive?

of ROCKWOOL board insulation. In this case, ROCKWOOL recommends seeking validation from the attachment and/or adhesive manufacturer to determine if the impaling pins can adequately support the insulation and that the adhesive is compatible with the substrate

Can Rockwool boards be attached to a substrate?

When ROCKWOOL boards are attached to a substrate, the attachment method must be able to hold the boards flush with the substrate in a continuous fashion for the intended service life of the insulation.

What is Rockwool comfortboard 80?

the exterior side of the wall.ROCKWOOL Comfortboard 80 is a rigid stone wool insulation board fastened to the outside face of the exterior studs and on the outer face of the exterior sheathing, designed to provide increased thermal perfor ance to the building envelope.What makes ROCKWOOL Comfortboard 80 a superior

How strong is Rockwool comfortboard® 80 exterior stone wool insulation?

The design tables assume ROCKWOOL Comfortboard® 80 exterior stone wool insulation with minimum compression strength of 439 psf (21 kPa) at 10% per ASTM C165 testing. Embedment refers to the embedment of the fastener into the stud, excluding the tapered tip of the fastener and the sheathing thickness.