Improving the school environment with Johns Manville air handling insulations

Quiet. Clean. Comfortable. Affordable. School air handling systems have to be all these and more. And they can do it, with help from fiber glass insulations from Johns Manville.

Classroom acoustics impact learning. Air handling systems impact acoustics. Noise from equipment or air movement, even from neighboring classrooms, can be transmitted and amplified by bare sheet metal ducts. Fiber glass duct liners and duct board from Johns Manville offer a simple, cost-effective noise control solution.

Energy costs are always a headache for school maintenance professionals. Dollars spent on heating and cooling are wasted when conditioned air travels through uninsulated sheet metal or, worse, leaks from unsealed ducts. Fiber glass duct liners, duct board and duct wrap all prevent this loss. They also keep classroom temperatures comfortable without requiring oversized equipment.

Insulating ducts helps avoid mold problems by preventing condensation on the sheet metal. Coating the airstream surface of fiber glass insulation or duct board helps keep the inside of the duct clean, too. The coating protects the fiber glass from dirt and water (a feast for microbes). Johns Manville uses a coating that contains anti-microbial agents that protect the surface against the potential growth of fungus and bacteria.

Click on the links to find out how Johns Manville air handling insulations can help you keep your school quiet, clean and comfortable while saving money.