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Miraflex Insulation

Imagine loading all the fiberglass insulation you would need to insulate a medium-sized house into a station wagon or minivan. Owens-Corning's new PinkPlus insulation comes in a roll half the size of a comparable product, making it easier to handle and less expensive to transport.

These compact rolls are one benefit of the new Miraflex glass fiber. Miraflex is two forms of glass fused into a single twisted filament. The twists hold the fibers together, so chemical binders aren't needed. Owens-Corning even removed the coloring and other chemical additives, which is good news for people concerned about the health effects of fiberglass. Miraflex fibers themselves may reduce health concerns, too. The fiber is much softer and less irritating than original fiberglass insulation. Pink Plus rolls include a perforated pink plastic wrap. The wrap reduces itch-producing dust and helps the insulation slide into place. However, because it's perforated it doesn't create a vapor retarder as brown kraft paper facing does.

The first Miraflex product is PinkPlus R-25. PinkPlus is targeted to do-it-yourselfers and is available only in selected eastern states, including Owens-Corning's home state of Ohio.

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Owens-Corning Fiberglas