A method of manufacturing/making mineral fiber (e.g. fiberglass) thermal
insulation batt is disclosed wherein a base mineral fiber layer is
impregnated with a two-layer layering system so as to produce a batt which
is substantially vapor impermeable with a perm vapor rating less than
about one. The first layer of the layering system is of a low melt
material while the second layer is of a high melt material, the first
layer being sandwiched between the base insulating layer and the second
layer, and functioning to bond the layering system to the base. In certain
embodiments, the first layer includes quick blooming ethyl vinyl acetate
(e.g. from about 10-25% by weight) and a low density (e.g. 22-26 lbs. per
cubic foot) polyethylene, and the second layer includes high density (e.g.
28-38 lbs. per cubic foot) polyethylene. The resulting insulation batt is
vapor impermeable, less susceptible to cold-crack, easier to manufacture,
fire retardant, more durable, and easier to handle.