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Roxul Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
Are you renovating your home and want to add an extra layer of protection and comfort? Installing Roxul Safe’n’Sound™ insulation inside interior walls, under floors and above ceilings is a great way to improve the fire resistance of your home and reduce unwanted noise between rooms. Made from a non-combustible mineral wool, Roxul Safe’n’Sound can withstand intense temperatures of up to 1177C and delays the spread of fire for added safety. Designed with a unique, non-directional high density fibre structure, Roxul Safe’n’Sound provides a better fit against the studs and an excellent barrier to sound. It is also easy to handle and cut with serrated knife for simple installation around doors, wiring and plumbing. And the combination of its natural composition of basalt rock with 40% recycled content along with its GreenGuard ® indoor air quality certification, Roxul Safe’n’Sound offers you an environmentally friendly choice to insulate your next home renovation project.
Questions & Answers for Roxul Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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What is the thermal resistance ("R") value on this product?
asked 3 years, 8 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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Safe and Sound is not deigned to act as thermal insulation and therefore does not list a "R" value
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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stewy
- Guelph, ON
answer 2
Hi Christy
Safe 'n' Sound is designed for interior partitions where no R-value is required. As such Roxul does not track this number. If your application requires an R-value, such as an exterior wall or attic, then it is recommended to use Flexibatt. I hope this helps.
Safe 'n' Sound is designed for interior partitions where no R-value is required. As such Roxul does not track this number. If your application requires an R-value, such as an exterior wall or attic, then it is recommended to use Flexibatt. I hope this helps.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
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OnlineAssociate
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can you use this between floors
I want to insulate between my basement and the main floor, can I use this between the floor joists to cut down on the noise?
asked 2 years, 5 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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Yes. To increase the level of sound proofing strap the ceiling with resiliant channel. This will help flatten out the variations in the ceiling and increase the level of sound prooding.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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stewy
- Guelph, ON
answer 2
Yes, you can use this product between your basement and the main floor. I hope this helps.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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OnlineAssociate
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What is the difference between the insulation (Roxal soundproofing) for wood studs and steel studs?
asked 2 years, 3 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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The defference between the batts of insulation is the widths. Roxal or Fiberglass for steel stud batts are wider to fill the cavity in the steel studs.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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stewy
- Guelph, ON
answer 2
The only difference between the two are the sizing as one is made for the spacing of wood studs and the other for steel studs but their properties are the same. I hope this helps.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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OnlineAssociate
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what is the sound rating for one layer of safe n sound
for a basement apt.
asked 3 years, 2 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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robz
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Hi Robz,
Unfortunately I cannot provide you with the sound rating for this as the rating depends on the application that it is being used in. To get more information you can phone 1-800-265-6878 or visit http://www.roxul.com/sw18169.asp. I hope this helps.
Unfortunately I cannot provide you with the sound rating for this as the rating depends on the application that it is being used in. To get more information you can phone 1-800-265-6878 or visit http://www.roxul.com/sw18169.asp. I hope this helps.
answered 3 years, 2 months ago
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OnlineAssociate
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Is normal fiberglass insulation flame resistant?
asked 2 years, 11 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
- calgary,ab
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No normal fiberglass insulation is not completely flame resistant. The flame spread differs by type of insulation and after a particular amount of time the fire will burn through the insulation. I hope this helps.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
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OnlineAssociate
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Do I need to cover the insulation up?
I am planning to insulate the interior walls in my furnace room with this insulation. The interior walls to be covered are 2x4s, 16 inch on center. My question is, should I/do I need to cover the insulation up with drywall or can I leave the insulation bare without covering it up?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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It is best to cover the insulation and apply a coat of fire tape (paper tape with a single coat of compound) on all seams. The additional 1/2" of drywall will increase the fire rating and ensure there is less dust in the furnace room that can find it's way into the furnace filter.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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stewy
- Guelph, ON
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Do I need to use a plastic vapor barrier when using SafenSound to insulate?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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According to local codes you will need a 6 mill vapour barrier on exterior wall. It is not needed on interior partion walls and ceilings.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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stewy
- Guelph, ON
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Roxul safe'n sound in T-Bar Ceiling - How to install?
I own a house with a suite upstairs and a suite in the basement. Both are great, but the sound travels from the basement upwards - voices and TV are the main concerns. If I use Roxul Safe'n Sound, how do I get it in and keep it in the basement ceiling that is made of t-bar and ceiling tiles?
There must be some sort of mechanism for doing this. Any ideas?
Thank you
There must be some sort of mechanism for doing this. Any ideas?
Thank you
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
- Edmonton, Alberta
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I was told to lay the roxol on the tile's
answered 11 months ago
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boardlady
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If we only want sound proofing do we use Safe & Sound?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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We used comfort batt it is thicker also heavy er,the roxol is all same ingredients just size and thickness change, but works wonders we had a 3yr old under us no longer hear them.
answered 11 months ago
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boardlady
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how do you insulate between your floor joists when they are not 16" on centre?
How would you get the insulation to stay up because it would not fit snugly it would just fall to the floor.
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Roxul Safe'n'Sound For Wood Studs 16 In. On Centre
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Anonymous
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