Insulation Minute Presented by Insulation Intel®

Get the insulation information and answers you need—in about a minute! Johns Manville’s insulation experts share their knowledge about a broad range of insulation topics and answer common industry questions. 

How do I find ComfortTherm® and what is a good substitute if I can't find it?
Building Insulation
Johns Manville Comfort-Therm® is a great product for retrofit applications in walls, attics or crawlspaces. But if you can’t find it in your area, we’ve got some great substitutes too!

What is the Flame Resistance of JM Insulation Materials?
Building Insulation
ASTM E84, UL723, NFPA 285, ASTM E119 … there are so many test methods required to determine fire resistance of building materials. That’s because things like flame spread and smoke development are vital to the safety of a building’s occupants.

What is the New JM PresSure Gauge?
Building Insulation
Blowing wool is a preferred customer solution for insulating walls, and Johns Manville’s new PresSure Gauge is an easy-to-use tool that helps installers know they’ve used the right amount of Climate Pro in an application.

Why is LEED Certification and what JM Products are Certified?
Building Insulation
In this new Insulation Minute, we quickly dive into LEED and the different Johns Manville insulation products that can help your next project meet certification.

The JM Difference – What Do You Get From Our Advanced SPF Course?
Building Insulation
One of the distinct advantages of being a Johns Manville customer is the next-level support that we provide. We go above and beyond what our competitors offer to make sure customers are educated, supported and satisfied with our products.

The JM Difference – Have you Heard of GoBoard Pro?
Building Insulation
You know how great GoBoard is, right? It’s lighter than traditional cement board, strong and durable and of course waterproof, making it an excellent tile backer board. If you’re wondering what could be better, the answer is GoBoard Pro.

What Insulation Options Are There for Rooftop Duct Applications?
Mechanical Insulation
Mechanical Portfolio Product Manager, Nicole Miller, takes us through all the options JM has to offer when insulating for rooftop duct applications.

How Do You Calculate Duct Liner Weight Per Square Foot?
 HVAC Insulation
It’s easy to forget that adding duct liner to a system also adds to the total weight of the system, and that can be important for engineers and designers to know when installed. 

How Can Insulation Save Energy and the Planet?
Building Insulation
Insulation does so much more than help keep you warm! In our new Insulation Minute video, hear from JM’s Tom Calzavara, senior manager of field technical services, as he details the long list of benefits insulation provides, including comfort, energy savings and more.

How Do We Strive to Be the Supplier of Choice for Our Customers?
Building Insulation
The customer service team at JM takes valuing customers and employees seriously. Learn how we strive to be the supplier of choice for our customers.

What are the Benefits of JM Corbond® SPF?
Building Insulation
In this Insulation Minute video, we highlight the benefits of open and closed cell SPF, so you can see for yourself why picking JM is an easy choice.

What Building Envelope Solutions and Services Does JM Provide?
Building Insulation
Learn about what options and suggestions we’ve got to offer in this new Insulation Minute about building envelope solutions.

How Do You Transition GoBoard® to Drywall?
Building Insulation
Wondering how to switch from GoBoard® to existing drywall in the dry area of a bathroom? Watch our new Insulation Minute for a quick tutorial and tips on how to make a seamless transition.

What is the GoBoard® Shower Pan System?
Building Insulation
The GoBoard® Shower Pan System is a one-size-fits-most system that’s fully waterproof and easy to cut.

How Does JM's New Cross-Flo™ Jacketing Help Mitigate Corrosion Under Insulation?
Industrial Insulation
Learn about JM’s new product, Cross-Flo™ Jacketing, specifically designed to allow unwanted water to escape an insulation system.

JM Offsite Construction
Building Insulation
Johns Manville has a large portfolio of insulation products that can help off-site construction companies save time and increase productivity.

How Does Industrial Insulation Provide Acoustic Benefits?
Industrial Insulation
Industrial insulation from Johns Manville delivers great thermal benefits AND also provides robust acoustic benefits. 

What Does NFPA 285 Approval Mean?
Building Insulation
Learn how Johns Manville passed testing for additional NFPA 285 wall assemblies. 

What is Polyfilm Moisture Barrier (PFMB)?
Industrial Insulation
A Polyfilm Moisture Barrier (PFMB) is an effective and low-cost way to reduce the risk of corrosion in metal jacketing.

Is ASTM E84 the Same as an Hourly Fire Rating?
Mechanical Insulation
ASTM E84 and the hourly fire rating aren’t the same. ASTM E84 testing assesses surface burning characteristics of building materials.

Why Did JM Launch Microlite® R-12 FSK Duct Wrap?
HVAC Insulation
JM launches Microlite R-12 FSK Duct Wrap in response to increased energy efficiency requirements. 

Why Did Johns Manville Develop a Low VOC PVC Adhesive?
Mechanical Insulation
Nicole Miller, Mechanical Product Manager from Johns Manville, discusses the new low VOC Zeston®  Perma-Weld®  PVC Adhesive and why it was developed.

How Can TechConnect Help My Business?
Building Insulation
Wyatt Stephens, Sr. Field Technical Specialist at Johns Manville, explains how the TechConnect team can help your business.

Why Does 6" High-Temperature Pipe Insulation Often Not Measure Exactly 6"?
Industrial Insulation
Jack Bittner, Senior Product Manager for Industrial Insulation at JM, explains why 6-inch high-temperature pipe insulation actually needs to be a bit bigger than 6 inches.

How Do Insulation and Acoustics Go Hand-in-Hand?
Building Insulation
You probably don’t think about it, but insulation is hard at work in your everyday life. And a big role that it plays is often overlooked – acoustics. 

What are the Benefits of Trymer®?
Industrial Insulation
Thinking about Trymer for a future project? In this new quick Insulation Minute video, we highlight the benefits of Trymer and why it’s often superior to other product choices

What Are the Advantages of V-Grooved Mineral Wool?
Industrial Insulation
Jack Bittner, Senior Product Manager for Industrial Insulation at Johns Manville, highlights the benefits of MinWool-1200® Field-Formed pipe insulation.

Why Does the NFPA 285 Approval of AP™ Foil for ACM Cladding Matter?
Building Insulation
AP Foil-faced Polyiso Foam Sheathing boards passed the NFPA 285 test to be used with ACM cladding. Learn how this expands the number of projects that can benefit from AP Foil and get the lowdown on what this approval means

How Recycling Benefits the Environment and Your Home
Building Insulation
You know that recycling materials, such as plastic and glass, helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Did you know that turning recycled glass into fiberglass insulation has multiple benefits for the environment too?

What are the Differences Between JM Mineral Wool Products?
Building Insulation
No doubt about it, mineral wool is a great insulation choice. Whether for interior walls and ceilings or in exterior curtainwall systems, Johns Manville has a mineral wool product perfect for your application.