Denver, Colorado (8/16/1998) --- Johns Manville (JM), a leading manufacturer of fiber glass insulation, is the official insulation sponsor of the inaugural This Old House Dream House project, exclusively providing all insulation products to be installed in the 5,100 square-foot Wilton, Conn. home, designed by prestigious architect Robert A.M. Stern. The estimated final value of the dream house is $750,000 to $1 million.
The plan to build the home from the ground up was kicked off in the July/Aug. issue of This Old House. Editorial coverage tracking the project will span eight issues and will conclude in the June issue of 1999.
"We look forward to being part of the Dream House project," said Scott DeShetler, business manager, JM's retail insulation group. "This is a perfect opportunity to get involved in such a prestigious and unique project and showcase JM thermal and sound insulation products."
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.
