Denver, Colorado (2/1/1999) --- The standard "It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it" line no longer applies when installing insulation. What was once considered to be one of the toughest, messiest, and most uncomfortable jobs in home remodeling has now been made easier and more comfortable with encapsulated insulation.
Recent technological advances in the area of home insulation products have seen a rapid transformation from irritating and dusty to comfortable and clean. Once reserved only for professional installers, insulation projects are growing more popular with homeowners and do-it-yourselfers.
Johns Manville (JM), manufacturer of residential fiber glass insulation products, has seen its ComfortTherm™ product line grow in popularity because of its installer-friendly features. The pre-cut, poly-wrapped insulation batts place a barrier between the installer and the fiber glass. ComfortTherm insulation provides greater handling comfort with less dust and itch than ordinary insulation. 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.
In addition, ComfortTherm -- available for wall, sound control and under floor applications -- is less flammable than ordinary kraft-faced insulation. All the while, ComfortTherm maintains a high thermal and acoustic performance.
ComfortTherm Sound Control Insulation is ideal for interior walls reducing noise produced by appliances, television, radio, water and room to room conversation. Floors above unheated crawl spaces, basements and garages can be uncomfortably cold - and the heat loss is significant. ComfortTherm Under Floor Insulation is specifically designed for under floor application and features easy-to-use stapling flanges, eliminating the need for wire or lacing insulation support.
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 80127. Phone, 800.654.3103. Fax, 303.978.2318. Or, visit Johns Manville's website at
www.jm.com
