Mineral wool is used in a wide range of applications that harness its impressive thermal and acoustic insulation properties as well as providing fire protection.

By volume the largest market segment for mineral wool use is in insulating buildings: residential, commercial and industrial.
 

Substantial cost savings can be made from correctly insulating buildings.

Common applications for buildings include:

• loft insulation
• cavity wall insulation
• internal wall insulation
• external wall insulation
• flat roof insulation
• the insulation of heating systems
• hot and cold water services

Common industrial applications include:

• large diameter pipe insulation
• insulation of tanks and vessels
• insulation for boilers and turbines
• critical marine and offshore installations including fire and acoustic insulation in ships and oil rigs