Who ranks for “mineral wool insulation”

Key Benefits

Fire Resistance: Withstands extreme temperatures over 1,000°F (and up to 2,150°F for stone wool), acting as an effective fire barrier. Sound Dampening: Offers superior acoustic performance, greatly reducing noise transfer between rooms, ceilings, and floors. Moisture and Mold Control: Water-repellent and vapor-permeable properties prevent rot, mildew, and fungi growth. Friction Fit: Dense batts compress slightly during installation and spring back to grip framing tightly without sagging.

R-Values and Pricing

R-15 Batts (2x4 Walls): Typically provides R-15 thermal resistance and costs around $56 to $65 per package (such as Owens Corning Thermafiber Fire and Sound Guard Plus Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or ROCKWOOL Safe'n'Sound Go to product viewer dialog for this item. sound insulation). R-23 Batts (2x6 Walls): Delivers higher thermal performance for exterior walls and generally runs between $80 and $90 per package (such as ROCKWOOL Comfortbatt Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ).

Learn more about the material properties and uses from ROCKWOOL and browse options at The Home Depot.

If you're planning a project, let me know:Is this for walls, ceilings, or soundproofing ? What are your framing dimensions (2x4 vs 2x6 studs)? I can help you estimate how much material you need and recommend the right R-value.