Johns Manville Releases the First R-12 Fiberglass Duct Wrap
November 1, 2018
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville (JM), a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient
building products and engineered specialty materials and a Berkshire
Hathaway company, announced today the release of the first-ever
fiberglass duct wrap with an installed thermal resistivity rating of
R-12: Microlite® FSK. This Formaldehyde-free™ duct wrap is
designed specifically to meet new code requirements set forth by the
IECC in 2015 that mandate the use of R-12 insulation on ducts in
unconditioned spaces in climate zones 5-8.
The new 4.4 inch wrap is the newest addition to the JM R-12 insulation
portfolio.
“We understand that installers and specifiers need multiple insulation
solutions for the varied applications they encounter on a jobsite,” said
Brennan Hall, JM’s HVAC Product Manager. “This is why we are offering
two new R-12 solutions: Microlite, a Formaldehyde-free™ FSK-faced
fiberglass duct wrap, and Linacoustic® RC, a fiberglass duct
liner with an antimicrobial coating. Now, contractors can achieve R-12
thermal performance in a single layer of insulation, and they have the
variety of insulation solutions they need to meet the unique
requirements of varied applications. These two new R-12 products offer
the same high-quality performance our customers have come to expect from
Johns Manville’s duct wrap and duct liner.”
Johns Manville’s R-12 Microlite duct wrap comes with an FSK facing
designed to help ensure a closed system that prevents moisture drive and
offers condensation control. This design helps prevent damage to the
insulation and surrounding areas. Additionally, the material is
GREENGUARD® Gold certified.
R-12 Microlite and R-12 Linacoustic RC round out the JM R-12 duct
insulation portfolio with two, high-quality insulation materials that
are the only duct liner and duct wrap on the market to offer a
single-layer R-12 thermal performance.
The full R-12 insulation portfolio from Johns Manville includes:
- Microlite® FSK fiberglass duct wrap
- Linacoustic® RC fiberglass duct liner
- Linacoustic® R-300 fiberglass board
- 800 Series Spin-Glas® fiberglass board
- XSPECT® ISOfoam APF Board (polyiso foam)
For more information on R-12 Microlite, visit: http://bit.ly/2PwWM90.
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 over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key
markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 7,600 people and operates
43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.
Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
Contacts
Johns Manville
Brennan Hall, 303-978-2636
Senior Product
Manager – HVAC
Brennan.Hall@jm.com