Creating an Insulation Strategy

0:00 Introduction
1:18 Site Tour
4:33 Insulation Details
6:31 Insulation Strategy
7:34 Selecting your Type of Insulation
8:00 Rockwool Benefits

Creating an Insulation Strategy: Site Tour and Product Overview
Casey shows you the insulation strategy applied to this Net Zero retrofit. He covers the products we are using and why, and provides you with the considerations and questions you need to answer when deciding which insulation to use on your renovation, retrofit or new home build.

Rockwool Stone Wool Insulation

475 High Performance Building Supplies

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[iancrone]

If the carbon portion is ignored, how does closed cell spray foam compare to Rockwool?

[ryansoo]

Great video! Could you give us some information on the proper ratio between the amount of exterior continuous insulation needed compared to interior cavity insulation so that condensation doesn't form on the inside surface of the wall sheathing in a cold climate?

With 3 inches of exterior Roxul, are you using special mounting blocks for your exterior wall lights, electrical outlets, hose bibs, etc? Also, I've heard Matt Risinger talk about having "one hole for one wire" whenever there are building envelope penetrations. Are you doing that and if so, are you using any special kinds of lineset covers?

Matt Risinger Airex HVAC Boots
Matt Risinger Mounting Block Details