Johns Manville Introduces Formaldehyde-free™ Cavity-SHIELD™ Insulation
October 1, 2018
New product for passive fire protection between floors in multifamily
projects
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building
products manufacturer, announced today the launch of JM
Formaldehyde-free™ Cavity-SHIELD™, a NFPA 13 compliant1,
fiberglass batt insulation for use in the concealed spaces of
multifamily buildings. Cavity-SHIELD provides an alternative solution to
sprinklers in the interstitial space and further increases the breadth
of JM’s full line of insulation products.
Cavity-SHIELD fiberglass batts are a noncombustible insulation product
made up of long, resilient glass fibers bonded with thermosetting resin.
The batts are designed for use in concealed spaces between floors,
serving as a passive fire solution for limiting potential flame spread
between and through floors.
When installed per the NFPA 131, Cavity-SHIELD eliminates the
need for sprinkler systems within concealed floor spaces, saving
construction time and money and eliminating long-term maintenance and
water leaks.
Additional product advantages include:
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Simple installation: Batts are friction-fit into cavities,
without the need for special equipment, reducing the time and
resources required for installers to complete the job -
Smart engineering: Available in a wide range of thicknesses,
Cavity-SHIELD can be easily cut with a standard utility knife to fit
in any cavity size -
Cost-effective alternative: Cavity-SHIELD is another option for
construction professionals looking for passive fire protection and a
cost-effective alternative to blow-in or sprinklers in the
interstitial space -
Durability: Fiberglass has proven to withstand the life of the
project and will not rot, mildew or deteriorate -
Formaldehyde-free™: JM Formaldehyde-free™ insulation products
promote higher indoor air quality and environments, while also
limiting exposure to harmful volatile organic compounds, which could
cause health problems -
Sound control: Cavity-SHIELD offers the same acoustical
reduction benefits between floors when compared to other JM insulation
products
“Johns Manville is committed to ensuring customers have the product
options available matched to their specific needs, and we recognized an
opportunity to create an alternative fire protection product for
customers with Cavity-SHIELD insulation batts,” said Mandy Schweitzer,
Senior Product Manager at Johns Manville. “Offering a batt product that
combines passive fire protection with the high-quality standards
customers expect from Johns Manville, allows for flexibility in project
options, ultimately saving both time and resources.”
Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free™ Cavity-SHIELD™ is available
immediately. Visit JM.com
or call 800-654-3103 to learn more.
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a
leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for
building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, and roof
insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial
and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace,
automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and
equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and
wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual
sales of over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in many of the
key markets that it serves. JM employs approximately 7,600 people and
operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.
Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
1 National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 13, Section
8.15.1.2.7
Contacts
Linhart PR for Johns Manville
Kelly Nash, 303-515-2404
knash@linhartpr.com