Technical Specifications
COMPANY
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1858. Our ownership
by Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most admired companies in the world and one of
the most nancially secure, allows JM to invest for the future. This enables JM to
continue delivering the broadest range of insulation products in the industry and
offering innovative solutions that meet your needs.
DESCRIPTION
JM mineral wool batts are made of inorganic bers derived from basalt, a volcanic rock.
Advanced manufacturing technology ensures consistent product quality, with high-ber
density and low shot content for excellent performance. JM mineral wool batts are
inorganic, noncombustible, moisture resistant, non-deteriorating, and will not mildew or
support corrosion.
USE
JM TempControl
®
batts are designed to deliver thermal control in wood-stud cavities
of exterior walls, basements, and heated crawl spaces.
INSTALLATION
In standard wood framing, carefully insert batts between the wood studs or joists to
ll the cavities with a friction-t to framing members. JM mineral wool batts are easily
cut with a knife for quick installation and snug t in nonstandard size cavities.
PACKAGING
JM TempControl
®
products are compression packed for more efcient storage and
transport.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Dependable Thermal Performance:
With high ber quality and low shot
content, JM mineral wool batts deliver
consistent thermal insulating performance
at the rated R-value. The high-density,
non-combustible ber helps keep homes
warm in winter and cool in summer while
reducing heating and cooling bills to save
money year-round.
Fire Safety: Mineral wool TempControl
has a melting point in excess of 2000°F
(1093°C). See Applicable Standards
for details.
Noncombustible: See Applicable
Standards for details.
Durable & Inorganic: JM mineral wool
batts do not support growth of fungi, nor
do they sustain vermin.
Mineral Wool TempControl
®
Batts
FOR YEAR-ROUND THERMAL COMFORT
AND TO HELP DELAY THE SPREAD OF FIRE
Exterior walls
Basement walls
Heated crawl spaces
Attics
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