You’ve probably spec’ed it dozens—if not hundreds—of times, but do you know where mineral wool insulation comes from? As we become more conscious about supply chains, supporting local industries, and the environmental impact of our buildings, understanding where our building materials come from and how they are made has become increasingly more important. Which is why this October the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) is excited to be hosting their first field trip, getting to know where the materials we spec come from, starting with the ubiquitous mineral wool insulation.
Join the TSA for a jam-packed day of learning as they take a field trip to ROCKWOOL’s factory in Milton, Ontario–a 750,000 square foot facility producing mineral wool insulation products for residential, commercial and roofing applications. During the visit you’ll get to tour the factory and learn more about the properties of mineral wool and see how these products are made–including how the rock is melted and spun into stone wool insulation. Included in the visit are a series of education sessions organized by ROCKWOOL that will go over the application opportunities for these products, as well as helpful case studies. You’ll even be able to get your hands dirty (and get to know the products better) by installing the membrane, cladding substructure, and exterior insulation of a mock-up commercial wall.
This is a unique, hands-on opportunity to better understand this common insulation material—from manufacturing all the way to installation. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!
Itinerary
- 10:00 AM · 10:30 AM | Arrival, refreshments, and networking
- 10:30 AM · 12:00 PM | Presentations
- Advancing Commercial Walls and Low Slope Roofing Solutions with ROCKWOOL
- Enclosure Consultants’ Role in Advanced Wall Design and Delivery with Entuitive
- Contractor’s Roles in Advanced Wall System Design and Delivery with Flynn
- 12:00 PM · 12:30 PM | Lunch (provided)
- 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM | Mock wall installations
- 2:30 PM · 4:00 PM | Plant tours
Transportation:
The TSA is offering a coach bus (with washrooms!) for field trip attendees. The bus will pick up attendees at Union Station at 8:30 AM and we’ll return back to Union Station at approximately 5:30 PM. If you plan to drive to the event in Milton, please note that parking is limited, so we encourage you to carpool or take the bus with us.
OAA Members:
This event is eligible for 4 OAA Structured Learning Hours. When registering, please include your full name as registered with the OAA to ensure your certificate of participation is credited properly. Please also include an email address you check frequently to ensure you receive the certificate in a timely manner.
Cost:
$30+HST General Admission ($65+HST with bus)
$10+HST for TSA Members ($45+HST with bus) - use the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard.