With substantial changes to the Building Code now in force, Expol’s research and development team has been hard at work to ensure the building industry will have access to compliant insulation solutions.
Expol technical sales manager Wayne Watson explains that the business was eager to introduce a comprehensive range of solutions.
“We’ve invested significantly to ensure Expol has specific solutions that cater for every part of New Zealand. Each product has been developed and tested to perform to the new H1 requirements,” he says.
Engineered solutions, independently tested to meet H1
With specifiers looking for solutions that meet the 2023 Code’s Clause H1 requirements, Expol has launched a new range of engineered floor and slab insulation products.
“Meeting the energy efficiency provisions of the updated Code will be a key focus for specifiers and the trade in 2023. Our new range provides guaranteed performance for floor and slab insulation, giving peace-of-mind that the build will be compliant,” Watson says.
He adds that one of Expol’s strengths is the lengths it goes to in order to deliver on its promise of guaranteed performance.
“For example, instead of a single product development team, we have experienced technical experts based in the North and South Islands.
“That means the people developing our range know first-hand what it’s like to live and work in the climates they’re designing for,” he says.
Making the specification process simple
In addition to its updated range, Expol has also launched an online calculator that simplifies the process of specifying floor and slab insulation.
“The online calculator, which is available on the Expol web site, is a game changer for specifiers and builders,” Watson says.
“We have completed thermal modelling across a range of our products, and can help you identify the ideal product combination to meet the insulation requirements for the slab,” he says.
Committed to sustainability
Expol has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to develop new production facilities that enable the company to recycle polystyrene waste into new products.
“As a manufacturer, we’re keenly aware of reducing our impact on the plant. That’s why we’ve taken the major step of adding recycling plant to each of our seven factories around Aotearoa,” Watson says.
“Along with our in-house recycling capability, we’ve made sustainability a core focus of our product development efforts.
“As a result, many Expol products are now made of either partially or fully recycled polystyrene,” he says.
Guaranteed to deliver
Proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, Expol is a family business with a 40-year history of consistent performance.
Strong relationships with key trade merchants, along with nationwide manufacturing facilities and a dedicated fleet of delivery vehicles, means that Expol is well-placed to ensure continuous supply.
“We know that certainty means everything to our customers, so we work hard to maintain production levels that meet market demand — even during challenging periods like the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021,” Watson says.
Interested in learning more about Expol’s New Generation floor and slab insulation solutions? Visit expol.co.nz.
