Wool has an ancient history when it comes to use in homes. Prehistoric civilizations used rock wool to insulate their homes and it was a seemingly popular choice through the Middle Ages as sheep ...

Across climate zones, rising codes are increasing awareness of the role continuous insulation (ci) plays in helping buildings meet and exceed energy efficiency thresholds. But while thermal efficiency ...

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, inside a 67,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada, a large machine moved a fluffy, off-white material through a series of drum rollers. The substance ...

Due to modern advances in technology, the products used in the building material supply are evolving to provide more than ...

When buildings are being insulated or torn down, a lot of waste "mineral wool"-type insulation ends up in the landfill. Thanks to new research, however, that material may soon instead find use in an ...

Glass wool insulation is a popular choice for energy efficiency and comfort in homes, but how durable is it? Understanding ...

A Southland-based wool insulation business is seeing a push towards its product due to rising awareness of its sustainability value. BJ Carter Building owner James Carter had been insulating homes for ...

Today’s homeowners are demanding superior, environmentally friendly products that translate into energy savings for their new or existing homes. When it comes to an environmentally responsible, green ...

While most Mongolians use imported material made from plastic, glass or rocks to insulate their homes against the country’s hot summers and freezing winters, a Czech non-government organisation has ...

SHEEP Wool Insulation was founded in 2001 to provide 100% Natural Sheep Wool Insulation to the market in response to a desire for a more eco-friendly insulation product. Sheep Wool Insulation is made ...