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Duct liner.
HVAC Insulation
The True Impact of Duct Liner Density
Mar. 18, 2020
by JM Editors
Open duct work.
HVAC Insulation
Ducts in a Conditioned Space: To Insulate or Not?
Is it possible there are negative effects caused by uninsulated ducts in conditioned spaces we may have overlooked for decades?
Mar. 18, 2020
David Richardson
HVAC Insulation
HVAC Codes and Standards: Cooling and Energy Efficiency
There are many factors that go into designing HVAC systems for optimal performance. One major factor is being up to date on the latest codes and standards.
Mar. 18, 2020
Gayle Davis
Megaphone sign crossed out.
HVAC Insulation
Solving Noise, Vibration Problems in HVAC Systems
Effectively mitigating unwanted sound and vibrations starts before you install your HVAC system.
Mar. 18, 2020
Bradley N. Rohloff, Harley Ellis Devereaux
"Industry Trends" over a cross section of a pipe.
HVAC Insulation
10 HVAC Industry Trends Expected to Heat Up in 2020
Feb. 20, 2020
ServiceTitan
Black Duct wrap installed.
HVAC Insulation
Using Duct Insulation as a Design Element
Feb. 20, 2020
JM Editors
"In with the new" over old piping photo.
HVAC Insulation
How the HVAC Field is Changing
Feb. 20, 2020
Sarah Kloepple
Black Duct Wrap and Matching Tape
HVAC Insulation
Interview with Mack Peterson of Miller Insulation: Installing Microlite® Black Duct Wrap
Our new Black Duct Wrap is perfect for aesthetic applications. We Interviewed Mack Peterson of Miller insulation, to learn more about his experience installing Microlite® Bla...
Feb. 20, 2020
JM Editors
Water Droplets
HVAC Insulation
Installing Insulation in Adverse Weather Conditions: An Interview with Ed Anderson of X-Cell Insulation
High heat and humidity and antiquated building designs required X-Cell insulation to develop new best practices to achieve a successful insulation installation.
Nov. 20, 2019
JM Editors
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Ceilings Are Crucial Elements in The Design and Acoustics of Commercial Spaces
Ceilings have become crucial elements in the design and acoustics of many commercial spaces. If you haven’t looked up lately, you may want to take a gander. The unrelenting, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Karen Kroll
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Open Plenums Gain Popularity, but be Careful
While open plenum spaces have gained popularity, they’re not a panacea, nor can they be used everywhere. For instance, they can’t be used in many healthcare settings, Barnes ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Karen Kroll
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Top 10 Questions from Insulation Systems as a Design Element Webinar
We recently hosted our live webinar, “Insulation Systems as a Design Element,” where we received a variety of excellent questions. Below, you’ll find the answers to the top 1...
Oct. 09, 2019
JM Editors
HVAC Insulation
What’s the Risk of Painting HVAC Insulation Materials?
Traditionally, building design has “hidden” the building components (pipes, ducts, and insulation) behind walls and ceiling panels. As a result, historically, HVAC insulation...
Sep. 25, 2019
Kim Melton
HVAC Insulation
How to Handle Exposed Ductwork Projects
I recently had a son graduate from college. To celebrate, my wife and I took a group out to a week-old new restaurant.My wife groaned as I took out my cellphone and started t...
Sep. 25, 2019
Bob Reid
HVAC Insulation
Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting Out the Details
A number of different codes and standards for thermal insulation are related to fire safety—ASTM E84, ASTM E136, ASTM E119, and UL 1790, as well as regulations about fire pen...
Sep. 25, 2019
Gordon H. Hart
HVAC Insulation
It’s Time for A New Take on Commercial Interior Design Trends
Identifying business trends is important in every field
Sep. 25, 2019
Mary Cook
HVAC Insulation
Press Release
Industrial Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
NAIMA Certifies JM Fiberglass Batt and Narrow Roll Insulation Products
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, announced today its fiberglass batt and narrow roll insulati...
Aug. 28, 2019
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Understanding "Recycled Content" in Insulation Materials
As we continue to see a cultural shift toward supporting and implementing sustainability, recycling and sustainable manufacturing processes are becoming substantially more pr...
Jul. 24, 2019
Kim Melton & Phil Tucker
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Market for Recycled Glass Remains Strong Despite Challenges
In Georgia, for instance, Pratt Industries stopped accepting glass from DeKalb County’s curbside recycling program when it opened a new plant in September 2015. The company s...
Jul. 24, 2019
American Recycler
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Survey Shows Manufacturers Used Over 2.2 Billion Pounds of Recycled Materials in the Production of Fiberglass and Slag Wool Insulation
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has announced the results of a recent survey of its members' use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials ...
Jul. 24, 2019
NAIMA
Open duct work.
HVAC Insulation
Ducts in a Conditioned Space: To Insulate or Not?
Is it possible there are negative effects caused by uninsulated ducts in conditioned spaces we may have overlooked for decades?
Mar. 18, 2020
David Richardson
HVAC Insulation
HVAC Codes and Standards: Cooling and Energy Efficiency
There are many factors that go into designing HVAC systems for optimal performance. One major factor is being up to date on the latest codes and standards.
Mar. 18, 2020
Gayle Davis
Megaphone sign crossed out.
HVAC Insulation
Solving Noise, Vibration Problems in HVAC Systems
Effectively mitigating unwanted sound and vibrations starts before you install your HVAC system.
Mar. 18, 2020
Bradley N. Rohloff, Harley Ellis Devereaux
"Industry Trends" over a cross section of a pipe.
HVAC Insulation
10 HVAC Industry Trends Expected to Heat Up in 2020
Feb. 20, 2020
ServiceTitan
Black Duct wrap installed.
HVAC Insulation
Using Duct Insulation as a Design Element
Feb. 20, 2020
JM Editors
"In with the new" over old piping photo.
HVAC Insulation
How the HVAC Field is Changing
Feb. 20, 2020
Sarah Kloepple
Black Duct Wrap and Matching Tape
HVAC Insulation
Interview with Mack Peterson of Miller Insulation: Installing Microlite® Black Duct Wrap
Our new Black Duct Wrap is perfect for aesthetic applications. We Interviewed Mack Peterson of Miller insulation, to learn more about his experience installing Microlite® Bla...
Feb. 20, 2020
JM Editors
Water Droplets
HVAC Insulation
Installing Insulation in Adverse Weather Conditions: An Interview with Ed Anderson of X-Cell Insulation
High heat and humidity and antiquated building designs required X-Cell insulation to develop new best practices to achieve a successful insulation installation.
Nov. 20, 2019
JM Editors
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Ceilings Are Crucial Elements in The Design and Acoustics of Commercial Spaces
Ceilings have become crucial elements in the design and acoustics of many commercial spaces. If you haven’t looked up lately, you may want to take a gander. The unrelenting, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Karen Kroll
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Open Plenums Gain Popularity, but be Careful
While open plenum spaces have gained popularity, they’re not a panacea, nor can they be used everywhere. For instance, they can’t be used in many healthcare settings, Barnes ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Karen Kroll
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Top 10 Questions from Insulation Systems as a Design Element Webinar
We recently hosted our live webinar, “Insulation Systems as a Design Element,” where we received a variety of excellent questions. Below, you’ll find the answers to the top 1...
Oct. 09, 2019
JM Editors
HVAC Insulation
What’s the Risk of Painting HVAC Insulation Materials?
Traditionally, building design has “hidden” the building components (pipes, ducts, and insulation) behind walls and ceiling panels. As a result, historically, HVAC insulation...
Sep. 25, 2019
Kim Melton
HVAC Insulation
How to Handle Exposed Ductwork Projects
I recently had a son graduate from college. To celebrate, my wife and I took a group out to a week-old new restaurant.My wife groaned as I took out my cellphone and started t...
Sep. 25, 2019
Bob Reid
HVAC Insulation
Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting Out the Details
A number of different codes and standards for thermal insulation are related to fire safety—ASTM E84, ASTM E136, ASTM E119, and UL 1790, as well as regulations about fire pen...
Sep. 25, 2019
Gordon H. Hart
HVAC Insulation
It’s Time for A New Take on Commercial Interior Design Trends
Identifying business trends is important in every field
Sep. 25, 2019
Mary Cook
HVAC Insulation
Press Release
Industrial Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
NAIMA Certifies JM Fiberglass Batt and Narrow Roll Insulation Products
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, announced today its fiberglass batt and narrow roll insulati...
Aug. 28, 2019
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Understanding "Recycled Content" in Insulation Materials
As we continue to see a cultural shift toward supporting and implementing sustainability, recycling and sustainable manufacturing processes are becoming substantially more pr...
Jul. 24, 2019
Kim Melton & Phil Tucker
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Market for Recycled Glass Remains Strong Despite Challenges
In Georgia, for instance, Pratt Industries stopped accepting glass from DeKalb County’s curbside recycling program when it opened a new plant in September 2015. The company s...
Jul. 24, 2019
American Recycler
HVAC Insulation
Mechanical Insulation
Survey Shows Manufacturers Used Over 2.2 Billion Pounds of Recycled Materials in the Production of Fiberglass and Slag Wool Insulation
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has announced the results of a recent survey of its members' use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials ...
Jul. 24, 2019
NAIMA
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