Tag: Insulation
Tailored for New Zealand conditions
The construction industry in New Zealand is rapidly evolving, driven by stricter regulations and rising demand for high-performance buildings.
Architects, builders, and home owners now...
Insulation requirements undergoing further scrutiny
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has sought feedback on proposed changes to the Building Code’s H1 Energy Efficiency requirements, specifically focusing...
Building Code insulation changes just the start for greener buildings
John Sneyd, General Manager Building System Performance at the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment, explains the upcoming insulation H1 changes.As New Zealand’s building...
Improving the quality of insulation installation in NZ homes
The Government’s push to rid New Zealand of poorly insulated houses, along with recent changes to the relevant NZ Standard, NZS4246:2016, and changes to...
Welcome to the fold: new acoustic product launched
A new non-combustible acoustic insulation product that provides a quick and easy-to-install solution for metal frame construction has been launched by Knauf Insulation.
Earthwool glasswool...
New alternatives available for retrofitting wall insulation
It’s fairly well known that the majority of New Zealand’s ageing housing stock is not adequately insulated, and while an effort is being made...
Ceiling insulation a high priority
Insulation for ceilings is usually the cheapest and easiest form of insulation, and will make the biggest difference to home heating bills because approximately...
Australasian insulation firm to build new plant in Melbourne
Kingspan Insulation, Australia’s leading manufacturer of rigid board insulation for the building sector, has announced that it will invest more than $30 million in...
Questions to ask when considering insulation options
Insulation acts in two ways — in winter, it’s like a blanket that keeps buildings warm, and in summer, it’s like the walls of...
Blown insulation systems making a comeback
By Safe-R Insulation (NZ) Ltd general manager Wade Maurice
We all know that the majority of New Zealand’s ageing housing stock...