Johns Manville is offering mineral wool insulation. In addition to thermal control, fire resistance and acoustic performance were touted as advantages. Johns Manville states that mineral wool has a 2000° F melting point.
Owens Corning is also getting into mineral wool insulation and cited similar benefits.
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Caulking Gun
It's important for any insulator to have a good caulking gun for air sealing or adhesives, and this one features a revolving frame that makes orienting the tip a breeze.
Utility Knife
This utility knife is well-made and comes in handy when cutting rigid foam insulation. You can extend the snap blade to cut through a 2-inch foam board.
Disposable Suit
This suit provides full body protection to help you stay clean from head to toe when installing insulation. We recommend wearing sweats underneath for additional coverage.
