The insulation you choose matters. Raise the standard.
In the pursuit of high-performance building design, the focus has expanded beyond energy efficiency and cost savings. Today’s engineers, architects and contractors are also being called to enhance indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and occupant health, with indoor air quality (IAQ) as a critical metric.
It’s a necessary shift. According to the EPA, indoor air pollution can be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels. For the more than 100 million Americans living with asthma and/or allergies, poor indoor air can trigger serious symptoms and significantly affect their comfort and health.
While energy efficiency and acoustical control remain essential design objectives, the specification of pipe and ductwork insulation must also address IAQ concerns. Knauf Insulation’s Performance+® Plumbing and HVAC fiberglass insulation is engineered to meet these expanded requirements, delivering superior thermal and acoustic performance while minimizing emissions that impact air quality.
Engineered for People, Not Just Performance
Knauf Performance+ is the first fiberglass insulation portfolio to be both Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® and Verified Healthier Air™, meeting rigorous physical and chemical testing by Allergy Standards Ltd. (ASL). This third-party validation means that the products meet strict scientific standards for low particulate release, low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and minimal airborne fibers.
In addition, Performance+ is formaldehyde-free, low in dust, and designed to be safe and easy to work with. This makes a big difference for the professionals who fabricate and install insulation every.
A Fabricator’s Perspective
For Sheet Metal Werks, a trusted HVAC fabricator serving the Chicago region for over 30 years, quality and safety are non-negotiables. Operating from a state-of-the-art 80,000-square-foot facility, the company serves major commercial projects, from hospitals and high-rises to malls and schools.
“Performance+ clicks all the boxes,” says Kevin Ryan, CEO of Sheet Metal Werks. “Anything we can do to improve our employee's work environment, we’re all about it.”
Making High-Performance Buildings Healthier from the Inside Out
As codes evolve and demand grows for healthier, more sustainable buildings, insulation can no longer be an afterthought. It must meet performance targets while actively supporting occupant health, environmental goals, and workforce safety.
Knauf’s Performance+ line helps design teams deliver on all fronts—combining proven energy and acoustic performance with verified air quality benefits.
Learn more about how Knauf Performance+ can help you raise the standard.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Mark is a Registered Certification Mark of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL).
Verified Healthier Air™ is a trademark of Airmid Healthgroup.