Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Benefits of Rock Wool Insulation in Homes and Business

ROCK WOOL INSULATION SYSTEMS
Rock Wool Insulation is a insulation product that is used in both homes and commercial buildings, that provides both a higher r-value then traditional fiberglass insulation, as well as a safer, greener product for the enviroment. Rock wool insulation is ofter referred to as stone wool insulation, mineral wool insulation, or slag wool insulation. The names alone of these green insulation systems can tell you a lot about what these products are made of.

Rock Wool Insulation, Slag Wool Insulation, or Mineral Wool Insulation is made of minerals and other naturally found products in nature, as the name suggest. Being that rock wool insulation is made of naturally found materials, it makes it much more safer for homeowners then traditional fiberglass insulation. Rock wool insulation is also a heavier product then traditional fiberglass insulation, thus preventing particles from getting in the air as easy as traditional fiberglass insulation. Usually when you see dust coming from rock wool insulation, it is normally ordinary house dust that has accumulated on top of the insulation itself.

Now brings us to the question of why homeowners and commercial real estate owners should choose rock wool insulation over traditional fiberglass insulation. There are many advantages that rock wool insulation provides over traditional fiberglass insulation, but the main reason being is that it provides a higher r-value than traditional fiberglass insulation, thus reducing energy consumption and lowering utility cost. Below is a list of some of the many benefits that rock wool insulation can offer when installed in a home or building.
Rock Wool Insulation Benefits
  • Higher R-Value than traditional fiberglass insulation.
  • Better thermal barrier then fiberglass leading to less energy consumption.
  • Soundproofing qualities reducing noise pollution from noisy neighbors or noisy machinery.
  • More fire resistant then traditional fiberglass insulation, making for better protection against fires.
  • Lower health risk to humans versus fiberglass insulation, thus reducing normal dust in homes as well.
  • Greener for the planet due to all the benefits listed above, thus improving the sustainability of your home or building.

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Happy Deepavali!!

Wishing each one of you a very happy and prosperous deepavali. May this year brings you lots and lots of happiness in life and fulfill all your dreams.

As the candlelight flame,
Ur life may always be happiness' claim;
As the mountain high,
U move without sigh;
like the white linen flair,
Purity is always an affair;
As sunshine creates morning glory,
fragrance fills years as flory;
with the immaculate eternal smile,
attached to u mile after mile;
All darkness is far away,
As light is on its way;
Wish all of u a very happy Diwali.





I have a few sweet and savory recipes for Diwali. Very quick and easy to make. Watch this space in the next 2 days for simple and yummy snacks for Diwali..

Courtesy: Sapan

Monday, October 24, 2011

Spinach Raita



I hardly have no recipes at hand to post as I am little bit busy in getting ready for diwali. So till Diwali, I thought of posting few simple and handy recipes and here comes the spinach raita first in the queue.



Did you know? It is said to be having yogurt may help you to live longer, that means it may add years to your life.



Basic Information:

Preparation + Cooking Time: <15 minutes

Serves: 3



Ingredients:





Baby Spinach - 2 cups

Yogurt - 1 cups

Black salt / Salt - to taste

Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon


Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon or to taste










Method:




1) Wash the spinach leaves and microwave for 2 minutes to cook them. You can also cook them in stove top method.






 

2) Meanwhile, Take thick yogurt in a bowl and beat well.

3) Crush cumin seeds in between your palms and put them in yogurt.

4) Add black salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.




 


  







5) Add spinach leaves and mix well. Serve with soya chunks biryani or chicken biryani.







Note:

1) You can also add fried onions and ground black pepper to this.

2) Addition of fresh crushed cumin seeds will give good flavor. If you have roasted cumin powder, you can use it instead of cumin seeds.