Last edited 11 Aug 2022

Mineral wool insulation

Short Guide, Fabric Improvements for Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings, published on 1 March 2013 by Historic Scotland, defines mineral wool insulation as: ‘A type of thermal insulation made from an inorganic fibrous substance that is produced by steam blasting and cooling molten glass, slag or rock.’

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