Blog
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History of Wool Insulation
Wool offers unique advantages when it comes to insulation. The list is extensive yet the myriad of benefits might be best headlined as follows: environmental impact, thermal performance, health benefi...
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Why Wool Insulation in My Home?
In a world increasingly aware of the pressing issues posed by climate change, energy efficiency, and sustainable living, the question of how we insulate our homes takes on new importance...
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What are the 10 most frequently asked questions about Havelock Wool?
As a direct to consumer insulation manufacturer we’ve talked to a lot of homeowners over the years. Quite often people don’t even know what to ask let alone what they...
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The Benefits of Wool Sound Absorption Panels: A Sustainable Solution for Acoustic Comfort
In our increasingly noisy world, sound management has become all the talk in the design of homes, offices, and public spaces. A healthy, innovative and unrivaled way to diminish the...
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Sustainability: A View Steeped in Experience and Common Sense
Simply sustainable is the PC version of our view on sustainability. What we really want to say is we are no bullshit sustainability. A review of our process is the...
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Indoor Air Quality : Wool and Formaldehyde
Let’s start with understanding formaldehyde. What is it? Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas used in making building materials and many household products. It is used in pressed-wood prod...
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Customers are Loving our new PRO batts.
We have always had a simple concept: take the most dynamic fiber on the planet and make it available for those who want to use it as nature intended. Wool...
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More Nature: It’s good for you, really good!
Biophilic design means more nature in our daily lives. More and more folks yearn to get reconnected with their natural surroundings. Wool insulation is one of many ways to establish...
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Double Stud Wall vs. Continuous Exterior Insulation
A common attribute among high-performance homes is a well-insulated wall. The code minimums for R-Value will depend on where you live but regardless of climate zone, a good wall will...
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Too Much Insulation?
As we’ve written about before, there are major issues with only using R-Value to assess insulation and your overall thermal envelope. In this post, we’ll dive into the idea of...
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Rockwool has broken the law in the first major settled case of greenwashing in the construction industry
Local media in Copenhagen reports Rockwool has broken the law and settled the case. The article goes on to mention other possible police reports in a broader scheme to greenwash....
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When Building Your Way is the Right Way
Stefan Milkowski and his family care deeply about building structures that are functional, durable, and beautiful. So when the time came to design and build their own home in Alaska,...