Fibreglass insulation manufacturer, Knauf Insulation, has launched its residential Performance+ portfolio of thermal and acoustical fibreglass insulation.
The product line is CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly and Verified Healthier Air.
The company’s SVP for sales, customer experience and innovation, Nathan Walker, said its Performance+ products have already changed the game in the HVAC industry, providing a quick and easy installation process and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to indoor air quality.
“We are proud to again lead the industry in setting new standards, this time with Knauf's core residential building insulation,” Walker said.
“Fibreglass insulation continues to be the most economic choice for energy savings and acoustic performance in homes and businesses. Earning these new certifications is what makes Knauf the easy choice."
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAF), pollen (62%), asthma (42%), and mould allergies (37%) are the top three conditions affecting household health.
Childhood asthma remains the leading cause of chronic disease-related school absenteeism, resulting in more than 10 million missed school days annually.
Knauf's Performance+ line is formaldehyde-free, low dust and boasts low volatile organic compound (VOC) levels, which significantly reduces the risk of asthma and allergy triggers in the indoor environment.
The products are supported by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) which runs a certification program.
ASL CEO, Dr John McKeon, said the program involves rigourous physical, particulate and chemical testing on products to ensure they minimise allergen exposure and limit pollutants in the indoor environment.
“We are delighted that companies, such as Knauf, are driving innovation to ensure healthier indoor environments, to attain the goal of healthy people living on a healthy planet,” McKeon said.