Will this work instead of Rockwool?

Rocket Ronnie · 28th May 2010

http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/PDF...%20PD74208.pdf

For framed panels, broadband and bass traps.

Anyone tried it?

Glenn Kuras · 28th May 2010

I just looked and did not see any kind of absorption lab number so I would saw NO. Maybe someone else on here knows for sure.

tINY · 28th May 2010

EPS board won't work. Look for glass fiber or mineral wool.

In the states, the cotton insulation is available and works, but is harder to deal with.

-tINY

Dange · 28th May 2010

Looks similar to Celotex insulation, which is closed cell foam. Acoustically not very useful at all, keeps you warm though!

dodgeaspen · 28th May 2010

I was in contact with a company today finding out what would be the best way to treat my drum room from neighbors and think the rockwool might be the best solution in my case. The shipping is free and the price is not bad. Check them out for yourself.
Metro Music LLC / TrueSoundControl.com - Contact Us
I think the man I talked to was Garnet. Good luck.

api2500 · 29th May 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dange

Looks similar to Celotex insulation, which is closed cell foam. Acoustically not very useful at all, keeps you warm though!

I agree. Closed Cell won't work. Sound won't be absorbed by it. Why aren't you choosing Rockwool anyway? It's cheaper then so many alternatives which aren't as effective.

Rocket Ronnie · 29th May 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by api2500

I agree. Closed Cell won't work. Sound won't be absorbed by it. Why aren't you choosing Rockwool anyway? It's cheaper then so many alternatives which aren't as effective.

I am using Rockwool. I was just curious about other materials. I have had some health issues and they started when I installed my rockwool traps / panels.

api2500 · 29th May 2010

Oh right.

Your not using it exposed are you? Cotton covers work really well and they manage to keep the fibres in for me.

Seamus TM · 30th May 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket Ronnie

I am using Rockwool. I was just curious about other materials. I have had some health issues and they started when I installed my rockwool traps / panels.

What kind of problems?

TANK · 30th May 2010

What problems?

Soon I will instal some pannels and they said that there's no problem for the Helth.. .

tINY · 31st May 2010

Probably coincidence - unless you are exposed to a lot of loose fibers on a regular basis (like you install it for a living or use it uncovered and brush against it a lot) then the health issues are just about non-existent. You have to get a lot of it in your lungs over a long period of time.

-tINY

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Rocket Ronnie Gear nut Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 135 Thread Starter	Will this work instead of Rockwool? http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/PDF...%20PD74208.pdf For framed panels, broadband and bass traps. Anyone tried it?

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Glenn Kuras Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,995	I just looked and did not see any kind of absorption lab number so I would saw NO. Maybe someone else on here knows for sure. __________________ Glenn Kuras GIK Acoustics USA GIK Acoustics Europe 770 986 2789 (USA) +44 (0) 20 7558 8976 (UK) See the NEW Scopus Tuned Trap

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tINY Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 10,233	EPS board won't work. Look for glass fiber or mineral wool. In the states, the cotton insulation is available and works, but is harder to deal with. -tINY

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Dange Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 857	Looks similar to Celotex insulation, which is closed cell foam. Acoustically not very useful at all, keeps you warm though!

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api2500 Lives for gear Joined: May 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,008	Oh right. Your not using it exposed are you? Cotton covers work really well and they manage to keep the fibres in for me.

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tINY Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 10,233	Probably coincidence - unless you are exposed to a lot of loose fibers on a regular basis (like you install it for a living or use it uncovered and brush against it a lot) then the health issues are just about non-existent. You have to get a lot of it in your lungs over a long period of time. -tINY

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