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Apr. 17, 2023

JM Editors

AP Foil is now NFPA 285 approved for ACM assemblies

Johns Manville is pleased to announce that our AP™ Foil-faced Polyiso Foam Sheathing boards have passed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 test and can now b...

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Mar. 15, 2023

JM Editors

Johns Manville—Our Record Supports Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Johns Manville (JM), we are proud of our record of sustainability, and we recognize that it is a journey—one that requires a focus on people, planet and profit.

Building Insulation

Mar. 08, 2023

JM Editors

NFPA 285 Testing: What, How and Why?

Are you familiar with NFPA 285? Maybe you know that it’s the standard test method designed to determine the flammability characteristics of exterior, non-load-bearing wall as...

Building Insulation

Aug. 04, 2022

Jerry Fox

Modular Construction Industry Poised to Take Off

Offsite factory construction, also known as modular construction, is a potential solution to the nationwide housing shortage.

Building Insulation

Jul. 07, 2022

James Vallette

Residential Fiberglass Insulation Transformed: Formaldehyde is No More

By 2015, every fiberglass insulation company in the United States and Canada had phased out the use of formaldehyde-based binders in lightweight residential products.

Building Insulation

Jul. 07, 2022

EPA

What Are the Trends in Indoor Air Quality and Their Effects on Human Health?

Learn about the importance of indoor air quality with this comprehensive look at the issue from the EPA.

Building Insulation

Jul. 07, 2022

NAIMA

Insulation Institute Blog: Decades of Monitoring Demonstrate Exposure Remains Low

When insulation companies stopped using formaldehyde-based binders in manufacturing, hazardous air pollution emissions in and from fiber glass facilities decreased 95%.

Building Insulation

Jul. 07, 2022

JM Editors

Johns Manville: First to Make and Market Formaldehyde-Free™ Building Insulation

In June 2002, JM also began manufacturing its Formaldehyde-Free insulation in Canada. The company’s manufacturing plant in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada began fiberglass product...

Building Insulation

Apr. 20, 2022

Elfrun von Koeller et al.

A Circular Future for Glass

If the U.S. could achieve 50% glass recycling, there would be numerous benefits to the environment.

Building Insulation

Apr. 20, 2022

Glass Packaging Institute

Glass Container Recycling Loop

Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity.

Building Insulation

Apr. 20, 2022

NAIMA

Fiber Glass Insulation Industry: A Leading User of Recycled Glass

Take a look at how the fiber glass industry makes use of recycled glass.

Building Insulation

Apr. 20, 2022

Bryan Verschoor

Three Ways that Glass Recycling Benefits the Environment

Recycled glass keeps material out of landfills, lowers the amount of energy used in the manufacturing process, and can be used to manufacture insulation that saves energy.

Building Insulation

Mar. 16, 2022

The Spray Foam Coalition

Spray Foam R-Values and Performance

Spray foam insulation can provide a number of different R-Values and serve as either an air barrier, a vapor retarder or both.

Building Insulation

Mar. 16, 2022

Chanel Charbonneau and Wyatt Stephens

Breaking Down Common Myths Around Spray Foam Insulation

Although spray foam insulation has been on the market for many decades, spray foam myths still circulate.

Building Insulation

Oct. 28, 2021

JR Babineau & Cat Palmer

Improving Energy Efficiency with Continuous Insulation

Combating thermal bridging with Continuous Insulation can cut energy costs, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately help combat climate change.

Building Insulation

Oct. 26, 2021

JR Babineau

The 4 Ws of Optimizing Energy Efficiency with Continuous Insulation

Continuous Insulation can play a crucial role in meeting or exceeding code requirements. To better explain how CI enhances the energy efficiency of wall systems, here is the ...

Building Insulation

Oct. 26, 2021

iPHA

What is a Thermal Bridge?

This article explains the components of thermal bridging and what you can do to reduce or eliminate them.

Building Insulation

Oct. 26, 2021

Building Enclosure Magazine

Graceful Geometries of Residence Protected from Thermal Bridging

Even the most intricate buildings can be energy efficient. See how the construction of this residential building achieved energy efficiency without sacrificing design.

Building Insulation

Sep. 30, 2021

Energy Star

Attic Insulation Project

This resource highlights the questions and project information you need to know if you are considering insulating an attic.