Owens Corning Launches Campaign to Rid Homes of Monstrous Uninsulated,
Unsealed Sheet Metal Ducts
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE:
OC) is on a mission to protect builders and homeowners from a noisy,
energy- sucking monster dwelling in America's basements -- uninsulated,
unsealed sheet metal ductwork. In a national "Monster Campaign," Owens
Corning is helping educate the market on how fiberglass ducts -- which are
75 percent more energy efficient than uninsulated, unsealed sheet metal
ducts -- do just that.
The use of fiberglass ducts has been a growing trend among top builders
in recent years. In fact, there is significant growth potential in this
market, demonstrated by the six percent sales increase since 2005,
according to the North America Insulation Manufacturers Association
(NAIMA).
The key benefits of a fiberglass insulated duct system include:
Increased Energy Efficiency
* Gain 75% more energy efficiency than plain sheet metal ducts, according
to NAIMA
* Reduce air leaks -- Owens Corning ducts are sealed up to eight times
better than sheet metal ducts, according to the Air Diffusion Council
Quieter Environments
* Reduce most household noise spread through the duct system between
rooms
* Eliminate those annoying pops and pings caused by metal ducts
Added Comfort
* Deliver air where it belongs, making every room comfortable
* Reduce hot and cold spots in the home
"Today's consumers are more environmentally conscious and 'greener-
focused' than ever before," said Wendy Comes, Owens Corning Duct Solutions
business manager. "They are looking for solutions that not only make them
feel better about their impact on the planet, but also reduce their energy
bills and improve their comfort. Fiberglass insulated duct systems fill
that need."
But many consumers don't realize they have that better option.
"That's why we've launched the 'Monster Campaign,'" said Comes. "The
focus on environmental issues will continue to build, and we're committed
to leading the industry in driving demand for our customers and
satisfaction for consumers. We'll also help reduce our collective
environmental impact on the planet with more energy-conscious choices."
Additional information is available at http://www.ductsolutions.com
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a world leader in building materials
systems and composite solutions. A Fortune 500 company for more than 50
years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to deliver
high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing, siding
and manufactured stone veneer, to glass composite materials used in
transportation, electronics, telecommunications and other high-performance
applications. Since the company's founding in 1938, Owens Corning has
become a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of
$6.3 billion in 2005 and 20,000 employees in 26 countries. Additional
information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com.
Media Contact: Media Contact:
Kerry Desberg Patrick Gould
Owens Corning GolinHarris
419.248.5939 312.729.4204
Kerry.Desberg@owenscorning.com pgould@golinharris.com
SOURCE Owens Corning
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Related links:
http://www.owenscorning.com
http://www.ductsolutions.com/
CONTACT:
Kerry Desberg of Owens Corning,
+1-419-248-5939, Kerry.Desberg@owenscorning.com; or Patrick Gould
of GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4204, pgould@golinharris.com, for
Owens Corning
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