Insulation Faceoff: Is Spray Foam Or Rockwool Better?

Spray foams (both open-cell and closed-cell) create an air barrier. It can be used on walls, floors, and ceiling cavities. It won’t compress, sag, or settle over time, which makes the maintenance process simple. Rockwool, on the other hand, does not create any type of air barrier.

01 Spray Foam Insulation

02 Rockwool Insulation

Spray Foam Insulation

To understand why spray foam insulation is becoming such a popular choice for insulation, we need to explore its two forms: open and closed cell.

Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool, or mineral wool as it is also called, is not made from chemicals. Instead, it is a rock-based mineral.

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