Roxul 60 vs. OC 703

[AnalogBrain]

I was planning on building my basstraps (which i am in dire need of) with OC703. I will be making them 6" thick.

I was about to order some, when I realized that Roxul 60 is about half as cheap. If money is no object (I already have the 703 budgeted) is there any reason to go with the 703 instead of the Roxul.

If not, I am gonna save a few hundred bucks, and get a new mic!thumbsup

Thanks,
-Neil

[avare]

Save the money. Spend it some place else or have a savings

Andre

[mds]

I think the 703 is lighter than the Roxul (its rockwool, right?)...other than that no significant difference. Check out Mansville IS300 as a cheaper alternative. Exact same stuff as 703, just a bit cheaper.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by AnalogBrain

I was planning on building my basstraps (which i am in dire need of) with OC703. I will be making them 6" thick.

I was about to order some, when I realized that Roxul 60 is about half as cheap. If money is no object (I already have the 703 budgeted) is there any reason to go with the 703 instead of the Roxul.

If not, I am gonna save a few hundred bucks, and get a new mic!thumbsup

Thanks,
-Neil

It depends how you plan on making them. With roxul you will need to build a frame for them.
Glenn

[avare]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

With roxul you will need to build a frame for them.

? Roxul Rockboard 60 is rigid insulation and RHT 60 is a semi rigid insulation, the same as 703. Ii don't understand your statement.

Confused,
Andre

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by avare

? Roxul Rockboard 60 is rigid insulation and RHT 60 is a semi rigid insulation, the same as 703. Ii don't understand your statement.

Confused,
Andre

Your right but 703 is more rigid.

Glenn

[AnalogBrain]

Hi guys,

I will be building frames regardless, just for the "look" factor, and longevity. I am merely concerned with absorbtion properties.

If there is no difference, then why is the more expensive 703 the most common?

Thanks a lot!
-Neil

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by AnalogBrain

Hi guys,

I will be building frames regardless, just for the "look" factor, and longevity. I am merely concerned with absorbtion properties.

If there is no difference, then why is the more expensive 703 the most common?

Thanks a lot!
-Neil

Either people can not get the mineral wool or they just don't know.

Glenn

[avare]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

Your right but 703 is more rigid.

Uh, is clear that I writing Roxul Rockboard 60 and RHT 60? 703 has a compressive strength of 25 psf, while Rockboard 60 has a compressive strength of 196 psf. Both numbers from the respective companies' datasheets. The Rockboard is eight times stronger than 703.

Perhaps you are thinking of the Roxul home insulation products? Those are less rigid than the equivalent fiberglass products.

Getting more confused,
Andre

[audiovisceral]

Originally Posted by avare

Uh, is clear that I writing Roxul Rockboard 60 and RHT 60? 703 has a compressive strength of 25 psf, while Rockboard 60 has a compressive strength of 196 psf. Both numbers from the respective companies' datasheets. The Rockboard is eight times stronger than 703.

Perhaps you are thinking of the Roxul home insulation products? Those are less rigid than the equivalent fiberglass products.

Getting more confused,
Andre

**** dude, glen's right. that data=shit. roxul deforms like crazy. 703 doesn't. roxul sounds good though.

[avare]

Originally Posted by audiovisceral

**** dude, glen's right. that data=shit. roxul deforms like crazy. 703 doesn't. roxul sounds good though.

I'll make it clear question. Which Roxul product are you referring to?

[AnalogBrain]

Hey guys,

I am referring to Roxul Rockboard 60. This stuff.........

Roxul Rockboard 60 Case of 6

Like I said, I have the money to get the 703 if it is better. If not, I could use the saved money to take the wife out for a nice dinner for being a good sport about our house being a construction site, and puttin' up with all my beer drinkin' buddies who come over to "help."

-Neil

[avare]

Originally Posted by AnalogBrain

Hey guys,

I am referring to Roxul Rockboard 60. This stuff...l

You and I are referring to the same product. I am not certain what product the people are talking about as being less rigid than 703.

Andre

[avare]

Originally Posted by AnalogBrain

Like I said, I have the money to get the 703 if it is better.

Read responses 4,7 and 2 in that order. The Roxul does the same acoustically for less money. The thing about stiffness, is what I reading from posters is contrary to what I know, and we working to get to what the truth is. The stiffness does not affect your application.

I hope this helps.

Andre

[GPl]

Just wanted to clarify thatRoxul Rockboard 60 is rigid/stiff just like 703...I have both here.

[avare]

Thanks Mike!

Stiffly,
Andre

[lydpik]

Originally Posted by GPl

Just wanted to clarify thatRoxul Rockboard 60 is rigid/stiff just like 703...I have both here.

How about 705? Is Rockboard 60 as rigid as 705? I will like to make some frame less boards and need them to be as rigid as 705.

Thank you
/Peter

[JB872]

Hi Andre

I live in Oshawa and was wondering where around here I could find the Roxul Rockboard 60? I've used the Roxul Safe and Sound line in one of my booths and had good results, but would rather have the Rigid stuff in the control room.

thx
Jason

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by lydpik

How about 705? Is Rockboard 60 as rigid as 705? I will like to make some frame less boards and need them to be as rigid as 705.

Thank you
/Peter

Not even close if referring to

I am referring to Roxul Rockboard 60. This stuff.........

Roxul Rockboard 60 Case of 6

this stuff. You can get it in the same density but it is not as rigid. I still would recommend building a frame around it.

Glenn

[lydpik]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

Not even close if referring to



this stuff. You can get it in the same density but it is not as rigid. I still would recommend building a frame around it.

Glenn

Hi Glenn,

Do you have any experience with a company called Isover? They do fiberglas products here in Europe and I was hoping I could find something similar to 703-705 from them.

Can't get Owens Corning over here and can't find anything at Roockwool as rigid as e.g. 703.

Thanks,
Peter

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by lydpik

Hi Glenn,

Do you have any experience with a company called Isover? They do fiberglas products here in Europe and I was hoping I could find something similar to 703-705 from them.

Can't get Owens Corning over here and can't find anything at Roockwool as rigid as e.g. 703.

Thanks,
Peter

No I don't but try a search here on GS. I believe it has come up a lot of time.

[lydpik]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

No I don't but try a search here on GS. I believe it has come up a lot of time.

I did, but people are not very clear about it. But I will contact Isover and see if they're familiar with OC 705.

have a nice day,
Peter

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by lydpik

I did, but people are not very clear about it. But I will contact Isover and see if they're familiar with OC 705.

have a nice day,
Peter

If you have a link I can take a look for you

[lydpik]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

If you have a link I can take a look for you

That would be really great!

here's a link to a page in english:

ISOVER : leader in thermal and acoustic insulation

Maybe this page is more detailed:

- Isover

It would be nice to have a substitute for both 703 and 705, instead of always guessing and going for a second best solution from Rockwool.

Thanks a lot!!

/Peter

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by lydpik

That would be really great!

here's a link to a page in english:

ISOVER : leader in thermal and acoustic insulation

Maybe this page is more detailed:

- Isover

It would be nice to have a substitute for both 703 and 705, instead of always guessing and going for a second best solution from Rockwool.

Thanks a lot!!

/Peter

Looks like you are getting good help here
Products identical to 705, from Isover?