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Sound Control Insulation

What's New? Sound Control Insulation!

For residential acoustical control: install QuietZone™ acoustic batts or PINK fiber glass insulation in interior walls, floors and ceilings.

The QuietZone™ acoustic batts and PINK fiber glass insulation can help raise the Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of standard interior wall system from 4 to 12 decibels, depending on the wall construction - - the higher the STC rating, the better the structure's ability to limit the sound.

Key areas to insulate to reduce unwanted noise are bathrooms, bedrooms, playrooms, equipment rooms, home offices, and media rooms.

Be sure to insulate and caulk around open penetrations through walls and floors such as pipes, and plumbing fixtures.


The Sound Control System from Owens Corning

The components of a Sound Control System work together to help decrease sound transmission through walls, air ducts, and other continuous transmission paths.

The Sound Control System consists of the following products:

  • QuietZone™ acoustic batts (3-1/2" thick) - unfaced - no vapor barrier.
  • Owens Corning Fiberglas® Duct Board
  • Perimeter caulking around all open wall penetrations (drywall panels, plumbing fixtures, pipes, and wall plates)


New Study Released: Sealing Your Home Stops Drafts and Saves Money

St. Louis utility company Union Electric concluded that a properly installed sealant package can significantly reduce air infiltration and save energy in a home, regardless of the insulation installed - fiber glass or cellulose - according to a new study the company completed, which tested seven homes for air infiltration.

The test found that adding a sealant package reduces air changes per hour (air infiltration), on average, by more than 50 percent. The control home recorded .95 air changes per hour, while the mean of the fiber glass and cellulose insulation homes were recorded as .46 (52 percent decrease) and .41 (57 percent decrease) air changes per hour, respectively. Given the nature of the field tests, fiber glass and cellulose insulation were considered equal in their impact on air infiltration, leading to the conclusion that air infiltration is dependent upon the sealant package, not the insulation material type.

A sealant package, which can include caulking and foam sealant, helps to prevent air and wind from penetrating through cracks, construction seams and openings in the home's walls and ceiling. Referred to as an air infiltration barrier, a comprehensive sealant package is an important component of an insulating system.

 PinkSeal Owens Corning Introduces PinkSeal™ Foam Sealant

Owens Corning PinkSeal foam sealant is a spray-in-place polyurethane foam used for residential applications to help seal cracks and holes and to stop air infiltration.

PinkSeal forms a durable, air-tight and water resistant bond to wood, metal, masonry, glass and most plastics, and works well with other components of the Owens Corning insulating system such as PINK Fiberglas® insulation and PINK FOAMULAR rigid foam insulation.


Roofing System

What's new ? Read on!

 MiraVista Shingles

MiraVista™ Shake Shingles

MiraVista™ shakes combine the textured good looks of natural wood with the durable strength of fiber glass composite technology. Unlike wood, our product won't absorb moisture and, because of the lightweight design, the risk of deck sagging is greatly reduced. MiraVista™ shakes have earned the highest rating for protection against fire -- Class A. Plus, a one-time, 50-year warranty. (See actual warranty for details.)

Hip & Ridge Shingles

Adding dimension to your roof's ridge line with Hip & Ridge Shingles can affect the character and curb appeal of your home. Choose our layered High Ridge shingles or the extra definition of our folded High Style shingles. However, when budget is as important as looks, we offer perforated 4-tabs which we simply call Hip & Ridge. Ask your professional roofing contractor for the hip & ridge product available in your area.

WeatherLock™ Series Waterproofing Underlayment

Specifically designed for application on the eaves and in the valleys of a sloped roof, WeatherLock series underlayment provides a premium level of protection from ice damming, wind-driven rain and water collection points. Comes in two surfaces; polyethylene and granule.

VentSure® Rigid Roll Ridge Vent

A well-ventilated attic maximizes the performance of your roof. Ridge vents are a more efficient form of ventilation, do not require electrical power or wiring and look far better on the roof. VentSure® rigid roll ridge vents are easy to handle because it's a roll and easy to install because it's rigid. It can also be installed with a nail gun.

 Warranty

The Roofing System Advantage™ Warranty

We've gone beyond warranting shingles alone. When you install a complete Owens Corning Roofing System (which includes Owens Corning shingles, hip & ridge product, VentSure® ridge vent and WeatherLock™ self-adhesive waterproofing underlayment), you can register for coverage under The Roofing System Advantage Warranty. Upon registering for this new warranty, you get several added benefits, including an extended upfront NON-prorated period of coverage. (See actual warranty for details.)


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