Building professionals face a significant challenge: exposure to harmful airborne particles, like formaldehyde and dust. That鈥檚 why HVAC fabricator, Sheet Metal Werks, chooses materials wisely to create safer, healthier environments for employees.
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On a daily basis, contractors, installers and fabricators can be exposed to harmful, airborne particles, like formaldehyde and dust. Most conventional insulation contains formaldehyde, a , that when released into the air, can pose potential health risks to workers
Chicago-based HVAC fabricator and 麻豆入口 member, Sheet Metal Werks is committed to employee safety and wellbeing. So, they continuously seek out materials that minimize airborne exposure, like Knauf Performance+.
Not only low-dust and low-VOC, Performance+ is the only formaldehyde-free fiberglass duct liner in the industry. It鈥檚 part of a robust portfolio of HVAC solutions that are Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly and Verified Healthier Air鈩. That means the products went through rigorous testing and meet strict standards for indoor air quality. 鈥淧erformance+ clicks all the boxes,鈥 says Kevin Ryan, CEO of Sheet Metal Werks.
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To learn more about Knauf Insulation .
Knauf Insulation North America is part of the Knauf Group AG, a family-owned global manufacturer of building materials based in Iphofen, Germany. Knauf leverages the expertise of over 35,000 employees across 250 production facilities in 86 countries. In North America, Knauf Insulation is a leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and metal building applications.
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