IN-AISLE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Answers to Your Customers’ Insulation Questions

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UNQUESTIONABLE INTEGRITY AND STABILITYBerkshire Hathaway is one of the most respected, � nancially sound companies in the world. Being a Berkshire Hathaway company means we have a shared value for conducting business at all levels with integrity, and an enduring commitment to the highest standards. Berkshire Hathaway’s long-standing stability advances our ability to invest in the insulation category—to continue delivering the innovative solutions and services that answer our customers’ needs.

“WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY PROJECT?”

CAVITY DEPTHR-Value is correlated to thickness of insulation rolls or batts, meaning there are limits to the R-Value based on the wall and fl oor cavity depths.

WHAT IS R-VALUE?R means resistance to heat fl ow. The higher the R-Value, the greater the insulating power. As R-Value increases, so does energy effi ciency and home comfort. The colder, or warmer, the climate, the higher R-Value needed to maintain energy effi ciency and comfort.

or

2 × 4 Construction

2 × 6 Construction

2 × 8 or Deeper Joists

Attics: Up to R-60 Follow code or Department of Energy recommendations

R-13

R-19

R-30 R-38

THE RIGHT R-VALUE THE RIGHT SIZE

CAVITY WIDTH

1

22

2

3

3

4

4

5 5

6 67

ComfortTherm® Technology. Less Itch. Less Dust.

JM’s proprietary ComfortTherm insulation is wrapped in plastic for a cleaner, itch-free installation.

Batts Pre-cut for fast wall installation.

Rolls Good for unobstructed spaces. Cut to preferred length.

Blow-In Fast, easy, thorough way to insulate attics.

BATTS, ROLLS OR BLOW-IN

ENERGY STAR RECOMMENDATIONS

OUR ZONE

on-center studs24 inch

For

23"

use

wide insulation

on-center studs16 inch

For

use

wide insulation

15"

FACED VS. UNFACED

Faced insulation helps stop moisture from entering the home. Ideal for: Attics with no existing insulation and exterior walls.

Unfaced insulation has no vapor retarder. Ideal for: Interior walls and laying on top of existing insulation.

Write in your zone for quick reference when

speaking to customers.

R-21

R-15

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Zone Attic 2x4 Walls

2x6 Walls Floors Crawl

Spaces

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

R49–R60

R38–R60

R30–R60

R30–R49

R13–R15 R19–R21

R-25

R-13

R25–R30

R19–R25

R13–R19

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

+=

Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

+=

Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

+=

Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

800 sf ÷ 103 sf @ R-19 = 7.8 bags

AtticsFor use with small. portable blowing machines

For use with small, portable blowing machines

103 Square Feet of Coverage = R-19

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Attic Protector®

Blown-In Fiber Glass Insulation

103 Square Fuare Fuare eet of Cof Cof overoverov age = R

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To insulate 800 square feet at R-19, you need 8 bags of Attic Protector.

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“HOW CAN I UPGRADE MY ATTIC INSULATION?”

Adding to existing insulation? Use unfaced or blow-in fi ber glass.

With JM’s Attic Protector® Blow-In Fiber Glass system, it’s easy to upgrade an attic to any R-Value in a weekend.

Don’t leave the store without: Two Sections of 50-ft. Hose

Blower Machine

Power Cord with Twist-Lock Connector

Remote Control

WEEKEND PROJECT EASY CALCULATION

Mineral wool insulation offers similar thermal and acoustical performance to fi ber glass, and it truly excels in fi re resistance.

Superior Fire Resistance Mineral wool will not melt until it reaches 2,000° F, and it is proven to delay the spread of fi re.

Superior Sound Control Mineral wool possesses outstanding acoustical qualities.

TWO TYPES OF MINERAL WOOL INSULATION

TempControl® for Exterior WallsIdeal for exterior and basement walls, along with heated crawl spaces. It delivers excellent thermal performance and sound reduction to maintain a comfortable home and keep noise out.

Sound & Fire Block® for Interior Walls / CeilingsIdeal for interior walls and ceilings between fl oors. It absorbs sound and controls noise from room to room. Great for the home theater, nursery, study, or anywhere you want to keep the sound in or out of.

WHEN TO CHOOSE MINERAL WOOL

It’s a proven and affordable way to achieve an outstanding combination of thermal, sound control, moisture and fi re protection.

It requires minimal time and equipment, for a simple, fast installation.

It offers outstanding value for the performance achieved.

It is proven safe to manufacture and install.

We make health a priority. JM offers a complete line of formaldehyde free home insulation products. Many are SCS Indoor Advantage Gold and GREENGUARD Certifi ed.

Designed for the pro. JM fi ber glass insulation is designed to make cutting and handling easier in order to get the job done faster.

We make it responsibly. JM uses an average 30% post-consumer recycled glass and paper content* and a bio-based binder – binder is what holds the fi ber glass together.

WHY FIBER GLASS

“WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?”

THE JM ADVANTAGE

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=How much insulation do you have?

How much should you add?

16"–20.3" Needed Existing Inches Inches to Add

Attic area to cover...

Bag Coverage(sq. ft.)

Total Area No. of BagsNeeded

Number of bags of insulation to buy:

Length Width Total Area

You should have up to 20.3" or R-49

WHY BLOW-IN FIBER GLASS?

SimplicityOne simple machine makes it easy to do an entire attic in a weekend.

Lifetime PerformanceFiber glass delivers comfort for a lifetime and does not settle.

Fire SafetyIt is naturally non-combustible, requiring no added harsh fi re-retardant chemicals like other insulations.

Resists MoldIt is inorganic, meaning it doesn’t support harmful mold growth.

The Rest Attic Lights

Drop Cloths

Gloves

Hat

Dust Mask

Ruler

Safety Glasses

Long Sleeves

Vent Chutes/Baffl ing

1

2

3

4* North American average. Actual recycled content may vary.

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