ProWrap reduces air flow and water penetration through walls both during and after construction, creating a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. Securing the house from air and water infiltration can help reduce heating and cooling costs by keeping outside air out of the home and conditioned air inside.

 

An added product feature for builders is ProWrap's dual logo capability, allowing a homebuilder to print its company logo on the product alongside Johns Manville. Co-branding provides additional billboard advertising for builders during construction stages and can be done at a low cost.

 

"ProWrap's unique design resists punctures and incidental damage that may occur during installation," said John B. Smith, market manager for the product. "Because of its strength and durability, ProWrap maintains its effectiveness, protecting framing, wall sheathing and home interior from rain and other outdoor elements that may penetrate during the building phase."

 

Although Johns Manville ProWrap resists water penetration from outside elements, it is permeable to moisture vapor produced inside the house. Allowing potentially damaging moisture vapor to escape ensures wall cavities, sheathing, and framing stay dry and free from mold. ProWrap meets both U.S. and Canadian building codes and has a 12-month warranty against damage and deterioration from ultraviolet rays that might normally occur if siding installation is delayed.

 

ProWrap is also installer-friendly because it is translucent, allowing the installer to "see-through" and identify studs for quick and accurate stapling. To accompany the housewrap product, ProWrap acrylic adhesive tape is durable and long lasting while providing superior cold-weather performance.

 

Johns Manville (NYSE: JM) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality insulation and building products. The 141-year-old Denver-based company had sales of $1.65 billion in 1997. Johns Manville produces and markets insulation products for buildings and equipment; commercial/industrial roofing systems; and engineered products including high-efficiency filtration media, fibers, fabric and nonwoven mats used as reinforcements in building and industrial applications. Johns Manville employs approximately 9,300 people and operates 54 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com

 

For more information on the full line of Johns Manville building insulation products, please contact the Johns Manville Product Information Center, P.O. Box 5108, Denver, CO 80217; phone: 800.654.3103; fax: 303.978.2318. Or visit Johns Manville's Web site at www.jm.com