Blown-in-Blanket System (BIBS)

The Blow-in-Blanket System, or BIBS, gives each building a custom-designed, seamless, thermally efficient, sound‑reducing blanket that completely fills any void. BIBS is a patented process that blows fiberglass insulation into cavities behind netting. The process requires installation techniques designed specifically for BIBS. When installed at recommended density levels, it yields an R-15 in 2"x4" construction and an R-23 in 2"x6" construction.

REDUCED AIR INFILTRATION, HIGHER EFFICIENCY R‑VALUES, EXCELLENT SOUND CONTROL, AND NON-SETTLING

National laboratory tests show the Blown-in-Blanket System reduces air infiltration up to 68% over conventional batt‑type insulation. Because Blown-in-Blanket System system uses higher density insulation, it is able to deliver higher R-Values. Blown-in-Blanket System completely fills around objects inside the wall cavity, resulting in excellent sound control. The patented process of injecting the fiber behind a dust free netting eliminates settling.

Non-flammable and Non-combustible

The Blow-in-Blanket System, using fiberglass insulation, meets HH‑1‑1030B Testing Criteria for smoldering combustion and ASTM E 136 for non-combustion.

Flame Spread: 0 Smoke Development: 5

The Potential Uses Are Unlimited

The Blow-in-Blanket System can be used in:

• Retro-fit and new construction - both wood and steel frame
• Residential, Industrial, and Commercial
• Metal Buildings
• Interior Sound Walls

Acceptances

The Blow-in-Blanket System is accepted by:

• HUD/FHA
• U.S. Department of Energy
• FHmA
• Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation #11790 (For approved products for use with the Blown-in-Blanket System System, contact Ark-Seal, Inc., International)

Thermal Resistance

ASTM C-518 test for the Blow-in-Blanket System show the following R-values:

3 1/2" .................. R-15 (4.23 per inch)
5 1/2" .................. R-23

Availability

Only qualified contractors certified by Ark-Seal, and using Ark-Seal approved fiber materials, may install the Blow-in-Blanket System. Patent numbers: 4,648,920; 5,287,674; 4,487,365; 4,530,486; 4,712,347; 4,978,252

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