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Fiberglass Insulation
Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free™ fiberglass insulation provides thermal and accoustical control for both vertical and horizontal applications. Fiberglass insulation is available in a wide range of thermal resistance R-values and is available unfaced or with a variety of facings, including kraft or foil.
Fiberglass
Cavity-SHIELD Fiberglass
JM Formaldehyde-free™ Cavity-SHIELD™ fiberglass batts are made of long, resilient glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. A wide range of thicknesses are available to provide NFPA 13 compliant passive fire protection in lieu of sprinklers for horizontal floor-ceiling cavities. Cavity-SHIELD fiberglass batts are available unfaced.
Advantages
Noncombustible: ASTM E 136, NFPA 13 Section 9.2.1 compliant
Simple Installation: no special equipment required
Cost-effective: economical alternative to blow-in insulation
Formaldehyde-free: will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment
Sound Control: reduces transmission of sound through floor or ceiling assemblies
Fire Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less (ASTM E84), Class A1
Durable Inorganic Glass: will not rot, mildew or deteriorate and is noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and sheet metal ducts
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Combustion Characteristics | ASTM E136 | Pass |
Data Sheet
Literature
Certifications and Specifications
Warranties
Climate Pro Blow-In
Johns Manville Climate Pro® Formaldehyde-free™ blow-in, loose-fill fiberglass insulation offers thermal and sound control along with fire resistance. One bag of Climate Pro provides 77.1 square feet of R-30 coverage. Engineered for professional use with high-volume blowing machines, it's ideal for attics, nonconforming spaces and hard-to-reach areas making the job faster and easier.
Advantages
Easy Installation: Insulates attics or spaces of all shapes and sizes without cutting or fitting.
Complete Coverage: Effective in tight spaces, areas with large amounts of cross-bridging, or small gaps and voids.
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer. No settling; no loss of R-value following installation.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 5 or less and Smoke Developed of 5 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass Fibers: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C764 | Type I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 5 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 5 |
Critical Radiant Flux | ASTM E970 | > 0.12 W/cm2 (0.11 Btu/ft2s) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM C764 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Combustible Characteristics | ASTM E136 | Pass |
VOC Emissions | ES Section 01350 | Pass |
Data Sheet
JM Climate Pro B7700 Data Sheet
Installation Instructions
JM Climate Pro B7700 Install Instructions
Climate Pro B-7700 Install Instructions Spanish
Climate Pro PresSure Gauge User Guide
SDS
Climate Pro Blow-In SDS
Climate Pro Blow-In SDS (ES)
Literature
Product Selector Guide
Blowing Wool Coverage Check and Easy Fix Checklist
Blowing Wool Coverage Check and Easy Fix Checklist (ES)
Certification and Specifications
Best Practices for Installing JM Climate Pro®
ComfortTherm
Johns Manville ComfortTherm® poly-encapsulated thermal and acoustical insulation offers R-Values up to R-30 and is available in precut batts to fit standard wall cavities or rolls for custom installation in any size of wall cavity. ComfortTherm® insulation is wrapped in plastic for dust-free, itch-free installation, and can be used in a wide variety of wood frame, engineered wood and steel frame construction applications, including new construction and retrofit.
Note: Color of product may differ based on the manufacturing location.
Advantages
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Can be left exposed where building codes permit. Flame Spread of 25 or less and and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type II, Class A, Category 1 or 2 [Standard ComfortTherm is Category 1 (vapor retarder). ComfortTherm for hot, humid climates is Category 2 (non-vapor retarder).] |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Water Vapor Permeance |
ASTM E96 | 0.5 Perms (29 ng/Pa-s-m2) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions (ES)
Literature
Warranties
FSK-25 Batts
Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free™ FSK-25 thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation is available in R-Values up to R-30, and is offered in precut batts to fit standard wall cavities. FSK-25 faced batts combine fire resistance with excellent vapor resistance, and can be used in a wide variety of wood frame, engineered wood and steel frame construction applications, including new construction and retrofit. FSK-25 batts are designed with a foil facer that can be left exposed where codes permit.
Note: Color of product may differ based on the manufacturing location.
Advantages
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less. Can be left exposed where building codes permit.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type III, Class A, Category I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Water Vapor Permeance Facing | ASTM E96 | 0.05 Perms (3 ng/Pa-s-m2) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Insul-SHIELD Black
Johns Manville Insul-SHIELD® Black is a series of flexible, semi-rigid or rigid thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulating boards for custom curtainwall applications. Insul-SHIELD is fire-resistant and noncombustible, available faced and unfaced, and designed to be used in new and retrofit construction, metal panel buildings and in general construction. With its black core, Insul-SHIELD Black is ideal for applications including theater screens, parking structures, mechanical rooms and sports arenas.
Advantages
Acoustically Efficient: Reduces transmission of sound through roofs, ceilings, floors and walls.Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Noncombustible: Unfaced I/S 150, I/S 300 and I/S 600 are non combustible.
Moisture-Resistant: Vapor-retarder facings resist water vapor transmission.
Noncorrosive: Prevents acceleration of corrosion to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Durable: Will not rot, mildew or otherwise deteriorate, preventing slumping and uninsulated voids.
Easy to Handle: Lightweight; maintains its physical integrity during handling.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C612 | Type IA or Type IB (IS150, IS300, IS600) |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Max Use Temp | ASTM C411 | 350ºF |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM C665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Combustion Characteristics | ASTM E136 | IS150, IS300, IS600: Pass; Black IS300, IS600: Pass |
10% Linear Shrinkage | ASTM C356 | None |
Literature
Product Selector Guide
Insul-SHIELD Black FAQ
Insul-SHIELD Black Sales Aid
Specifications
Kraft Faced Fiberglass
Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free™ Kraft-faced thermal and acoustical insulation offers R-Values up to R-49, and is offered in precut batts to fit standard wall cavities or rolls for custom installation in any size cavity. Kraft-faced insulation is ideal for moisture control in exterior walls, reduces sound transmission through walls, ceilings and floors, and can be used in a variety of wood-framed, engineered wood and steel frame construction applications, including new construction and retrofit.
Note: Color of product may differ based on the manufacturing location.
Advantages
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-49.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type II, Class C, Category 1 |
Water Vapor Permeance Facing | ASTM E96 | 1.0 Perms (57 ng/Pa-s-m2) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Data Sheet
Kraft Faced Fiberglass Data Sheet
SDS
Kraft Faced Fiberglass SDS
Kraft Faced Fiberglass SDS (ES)
Certifications and Specifications
Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions (ES)
Literature
Warranties
Panel Deck FSK-25
Johns Manville Panel Deck FSK-25 Formaldehyde-free™ thermal and acoustical insulation is available in R-Values up to R-30 and combines fire resistance with an excellent vapor retarder. Panel Deck FSK-25 insulation is offered in precut batts with extra-wide tabs for modular roof deck applications and other speciality commercial applications. This product is designed with a foil facer that can be left exposed where codes permit.
Note: Color of product may differ based on the manufacturing location.
Advantages
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less. Can be left exposed where building codes permit.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type III, Class A, Category I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Water Vapor Permeance Facing | ASTM E96 | 0.05 Perms (3 ng/Pa-s-m2) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Spider Plus Blow-In
Johns Manville Spider® Plus Formaldehyde-free™ blow-in fiberglass insulation uses interlocking fiber technology to fill all gaps and voids quickly with no adhesive or netting for a faster installation. Spider Plus provides complete coverage, with no shrinking or settling, resulting in superior thermal performance and sound control. Designed for use in wood- and metal-frame construction, engineered- wood construction and manufactured homes.
Advantages
Fast Drying: Dries immediately once installed.
Complete Coverage: Effective in tight spaces, areas with large amounts of cross-bridging or small gaps and voids.
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-25 in a 6'' cavity.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C764 | Type I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Critical Radiant Flux | ASTM E970 | > 0.12 W/cm2 (0.11 Btu/ft2s) |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Combustion Characteristics | ASTM E136 | Pass |
Data Sheet
Spider Plus Blow-In Data Sheet
SDS
Spider Plus Blow-In SDS
Spider Plus Blow-In SDS (ES)
Sell Sheet
Spider Plus Blow-In Sell Sheet
Certifications and Specifications
Installation Instructions
Spider Plus Consolidated Install Instructions
Spider Plus Consolidated Install Instructions (ES)
Spider Plus Full Install Instructions
Spider Plus Full Install Instructions (ES)
Coverage Card
Spider PLUS Closed Cavities Coverage Card
Literature
Case Study
Unfaced Fiberglass
Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free™ Unfaced thermal and acoustical insulation offers R-Values of up to R-49, and is offered in precut batts to fit standard wall cavities or rolls for custom installation in any size cavity. Unfaced insulation reduces sound transmission through walls, ceilings and floors, and can be used in a variety of wood frame, engineered wood and steel frame construction applications, including new construction and retrofit.
Advantages
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-49.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
ASTM Standards | ASTM C665 | Type I |
Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | ≤ 25 |
Smoke Development | ASTM E84 | ≤ 50 |
Water Vapor Sorption | ASTM C1104 | 5% or less by weight |
Odor Emission | ASTM C1304 | Pass |
Corrosiveness | ASTM 665 | Pass |
Fungi Resistance | ASTM C1388 | Pass |
Combustion Characteristics | ASTM E136 | Pass |
Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Installation Instructions (ES)
Literature
STC Rating Documents
Acoustical Assemblies STC Rating Reference Guide