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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)