Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and global building products manufacturer, has launched an entirely new line of fiberglass air handling products: JM EQ. These air handling products c…
Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and global building products manufacturer, has launched an entirely new line of fiberglass air handling products: JM EQ. These air handling products contain a Formaldehyde-free resin for improved indoor air quality, and, says the company, deliver outstanding noise attenuation and thermal efficiency performance, also integrating EPA-registered anti-microbial agents that protect them against mould development. JM anticipates rolling out EQ products later this year. The entire line will be GREENGUARD Children and Schools SM certified, which means they meet stringent certification standards for indoor air quality. In addition to improved indoor air quality, the performance benefits of JM EQ air handling products include: Thermal efficiency: The thermal performance inherent in the JM EQ line of products helps deliver warmed or cooled air at the desired temperatures and eliminates condensation problems when installed properly. Moisture and mould performance: Products in JM“s EQ line integrate anti-microbial agents – such as the company“s proprietary Permacote coating, an EPA-registered agent – to help protect them against mould development. Noise attenuation: Products such as JM Spiracoustic Plus EQ duct liner and JM Linacoustic EQ duct liner serve as passive sound-reduction media. And because JM EnviroAire EQ duct board eliminates the need for metal ductwork, there is no vibration or regenerated noise. Building with the JM EQ line of products helps architects, mechanical engineers and contractors achieve energy efficiency and green building certifications, including the U.S. Green Building Council“s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.