JM UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL + RESIDENTIAL Insulation Selector Guide
FIBERGLASS
ComfortTherm® BATTS AND ROLLS
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Can be left exposed where building codes permit. Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
Unfaced Fiberglass BATTS AND ROLLS
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-49.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
Kraft and Foil-Faced Batts and Rolls
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-49 for kraft-faced and up to R-30 for foil-faced.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Foil-faced: Flame Spread of 75 or less and Smoke Developed of 150 or less, Kraft-faced: no rating.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump within the wall cavity, settle or break down during normal applications.
Cavity-SHIELD
ADVANTAGES
Noncombustible: ASTM E 136, NFPA 13 Section 9.2.1 compliant
Simple Installation: No special equipment required.
Cost-effective: Economical alternative to blow-in insulation.
Formaldehyde-free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces transmission of sound through floor or ceiling assemblies.
Fire Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less (ASTM E84), Class A1
Durable Inorganic Glass: Will not rot, mildew or deteriorate and is noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and sheet metal ducts.
Panel Deck FSK-25 and PSK Faced Batts
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less. Can be left exposed where building codes permit.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump, settle or break down during normal applications.
FSK-25 Faced Batts
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-30.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less. Can be left exposed where building codes permit.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Superior Performance: Stable bonded glass fibers will not slump, settle or break down during normal applications.
JM Spider ® Plus Blow-In Insulation
ADVANTAGES
Fast Drying: Dries immediately once installed.
Complete Coverage: Effective in tight spaces, areas with large amounts of cross-bridging or small gaps and voids.
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-25 in a 2’x 6′ steel stud cavity.
Formaldehyde-Free: Will not off-gas formaldehyde in the indoor environment.
Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission through exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling assemblies.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Resilient Inorganic Glass: No rotting, mildew or deterioration. Also noncorrosive to pipes, wiring and steel studs.
MINERAL WOOL
TempControl® Batts
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: Effective resistance to heat transfer with R-values up to R-30.
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C). Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Durable Inorganic FIbers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
Sound & Fire Block® Batts
ADVANTAGES
Sound Control: Absorbs sound and improves wall assembly STC ratings by up to 10 dB.
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C). Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
MinWool® Sound Attenuation Fire Block Batts (SAFB)
ADVANTAGES
Sound Control: Absorbs sound and can improve wall assembly STC ratings by up to 10 dB.
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C). Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
Compression Packaging: Get more product per bag, saving on storage and freight costs.
MinWool® Safing
ADVANTAGES
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C).
Unfaced: Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Faced: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 5 or less.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
(Available in Unfaced and Faced)
MinWool® Curtainwall
ADVANTAGES
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C).
Unfaced: Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Faced: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 5 or less.
Sound Control: Excellent sound absorption to reduce sound transmission.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
Densities: Curtainwall 40 (4.0 pcf) and Curtainwall 80 (8.0 pcf).
(Available in Unfaced and Faced)
MinWool® Window Wall
ADVANTAGES
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C).
Unfaced: Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Faced: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 5 or less.
Sound Control: Excellent sound absorption to reduce sound transmission.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
(Available in Unfaced and Faced)
JM CladStone™ Water & Fire Block
ADVANTAGES
Water-Repellent: Repels water to ensure drainage when applied as part of a proper exterior wall cavity system.
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C). Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Durable Inorganic Fibers: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.
Densities: CladStone 45 (4.5 pcf), CladStone 60 (6.0 pcf), CladStone 80 (8.0 pcf) , and CladStone 110 (11.0 pcf)
POLYISO SHEATHING
AP™ Foil-Faced Foam Sheathing
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: One of the highest energy efficiencies, inch for inch with effective resistance to heat transfer.
Water-Resistive Barrier: Meets the ICC-ES AC71 acceptance criteria.
Vapor Barrier: Class I vapor retarder at one inch.
Air Barrier: Meets the Air Barrier Association of America boardstock criteria, when properly installed.
Lightweight: Easy to handle and may be cut with a utility knife or saw.
CI Max® Foam Sheathing
ADVANTAGES
Thermally Efficient: One of the highest energy efficiencies, inch for inch. Effective resistance to heat transfer, with R-values up to R-26.
Vapor Barrier: Maintains a minimum thickness of one inch and qualifies as a Class I vapor retarder.
Lightweight: Easy to handle and may be cut with a utility knife or saw.
SPRAY FOAM
JM Corbond® III Spray Polyurethane Foam
ADVANTAGES
Complete Coverage: Expands and adheres without shrinking or settling.
Energy-Efficient: Reduces air and moisture infiltration to the building envelope and provides continuous coverage for high thermal performance.
Air Barrier: Prevents leaks when installed at 1″ thickness or more.
Moisture Performance: Resists mold growth; meets current vapor retarder codes.
Wide Application Temperature Range: Can be applied between 20°F and 120°F, delivering consistent performance with seasonal versatility.
Faster Installation: Spray easily in a single pass from a minimum of .5″ to a maximum of 3.5″. Multiple immediate passes, with no wait time, may also be applied.*
Commercial Approvals: NFPA 285 assembly approvals. Appendix X approval for application in unoccupied attics and crawl spaces without a prescriptive ignition barrier or coating.
JM Corbond® IV Spray Polyurethane Foam
ADVANTAGES
HFO Blowing Agent: Meets HFC Phase-Out Requirements, zero ODP, with low GWP.
Complete Coverage: Expands and adheres without shrinking or settling.
Energy-Efficient: Reduces air and moisture infiltration to the building envelope and provides continuous coverage for high thermal performance.
Air Barrier: Seals gaps and prevents leaks when installed at 1” thickness or more.
Moisture Performance: Resists mold growth; meets current vapor retarder codes as a Class II vapor retarder.
Wide Application Temperature Range: Can be applied between 20°F and 120°F, delivering consistent performance with seasonal versatility.
Faster Installation: Spray easily in a single pass from a minimum of 0.5”to a maximum of 4”. Multiple immediate passes, with no wait time, may also be applied.*
Commercial Approvals: NFPA 285 assembly approvals. Appendix X approval for application in unoccupied attics and crawl spaces without a prescriptive ignition barrier or coating.
JM Corbond® Open-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam
ADVANTAGES
Energy-Efficient: Helps to improve the energy efficiency by filling in gaps and cracks while creating an air seal.
Air Barrier: Expands 120 times its volume to seal voids, gaps and crevices. Air-impermeable at 3.75″.
Sound Transmission: Performs well acoustically when used in an assembly.
Adhesion: Exceptional when properly installed.
Installation: Provides high yield with superior sprayability at an exceptional value.
JM Corbond® High Yield Open-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam
ADVANTAGES
Energy-Efficient: Helps to improve the energy efficiency by filling in gaps and cracks while creating an air seal.
Air Barrier: Air-impermeable at 3.5″.
Sound Transmission: Performs well acoustically when used in an assembly.
Installation: Provides exceptional yield with superior sprayability at an exceptional value. Meets requirements for application without an ignition barrier in unoccupied and unvented attics when properly installed.
SPECIALTY
Insul-SHIELD® Unfaced, Black, FSK Faced Boards
ADVANTAGES
Acoustically Efficient: Reduces transmission of sound through roofs, ceilings, floors and walls.
Fire-Resistant and Noncombustible: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less. Unfaced I/S 300 is noncombustible.
Moisture-Resistant: Vapor-retarder facings resist water vapor transmission.
Noncorrosive: Prevents acceleration of corrosion to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Durable: Will not rot, mildew or otherwise deteriorate, preventing slumping and uninsulated voids.
Easy to Handle: Lightweight; maintains its physical integrity during handling.
Insul-SHIELD® Black Faced Rolls
ADVANTAGES
Acoustically Efficient: Reduces transmission of sound through ceilings and walls.
Fire-Resistant: Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 50 or less.
Noncorrosive: Prevents acceleration of corrosion to pipes, wiring and metal studs.
Durable: Will not rot, mildew or otherwise deteriorate, preventing slumping and uninsulated voids.
Easy to Handle: Maintains its physical integrity during handling.
SPECIALTY
GoBoard® Tile Backer Board
ADVANTAGES
Fast Installation: Complete shower tile projects in half the time or less.
Ultra-Lightweight: Up to 80% lighter than cement boards, yet engineered for strength and durability.
Easy to Cut, Handle and Install: Can be quickly cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife without crumbling or disintegrating.
Waterproof: Seal only the board joints and fastener locations with a waterproof sealant for a waterproof tile assembly.
GoBoard® Shower System
ADVANTAGES
Fast Installation: Complete shower tile projects in half the time or less.
Ultra-Lightweight: Up to 80% lighter than cement boards, yet engineered for strength and durability.
Easy to Cut, Handle and Install: Can be quickly cut right where it’s installed with a basic utility knife without crumbling or disintegrating.
Waterproof: Seal only the board joints and fastener locations with a waterproof sealant for a waterproof tile assembly.