Denver, Colorado (1/15/1999) --- Johns Manville, a leading manufacturer of residential fiber glass insulation products, offers a complete line of poly-encapsulated insulation products with its ComfortTherm™ for wall, attic, sound and under-floor applications.
ComfortTherm's tough poly-wrap system puts a barrier around the fiber glass insulation for greater handling comfort. ComfortTherm Sound Control is ideal for reducing the noise produced by appliances, television, radio, intercoms, water and conversation from room to room. ComfortTherm Under Floor is designed for floor applications above unheated crawl spaces, basements and garages.
Insulation Benefits
Introduced in 1994, ComfortTherm's installer-friendly features have rapidly become popular in both the do-it-yourselfer and professional markets. The pre-cut, poly-wrapped batts place a barrier between the installer and the fiber glass. The batts install quickly while providing greater handling comfort with less dust and itch for cleaner, more comfortable and more professional installation. In addition, the poly facing and triple reinforced flanges are tougher and more tear-resistant than kraft-faced insulation. Easily stapled into position, these durable flanges also expedite installation.
Homeowner Benefits
ComfortTherm also provides superior performance for the homeowner. The insulation's high-tech poly-wrap system combines a built-in vapor retarder on most R-values with a protective poly backing film, perforated to let moisture escape. The poly facing is twice as resistant to moisture vapor penetration as kraft paper. As a result, the wall cavity stays dryer while maintaining the insulation's thermal effectiveness. Unique to JM's Under Floor batts, the vapor retarder is reversed so that it faces the interior of the home when installed overhead. The poly facing on Sound Control and R-25 products is perforated on all sides and does not act as a vapor retarder.
In addition, ComfortTherm batts carry a Class A fire rating for low flame spread and have been classified FHC 25/50 by Underwriters Laboratories.
Finally, ComfortTherm is available in batts and rolls to appeal to both the professional and the do-it-yourselfer. Features include:
- Pre-cut batts for fast and easy installation, preferred by professionals;
- Roll packages sized for small jobs;
- Unitized packaging to minimize floor space and facilitate handling;
- Color-coded R-value stripes for easy identification; and
- Fully-enclosed poly packaging with clear, concise installation instructions.
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.
