In this article, we discuss the upcoming changes to H1/AS1 in the New Zealand Building Code and what that means for the insulation levels required in your home moving forward. You’ve probably seen from the media that the building industry has been under incredible pressure over the past 2 years. With interest rates at all-time...
Sound transfer through your home’s walls can be a big problem for many New Zealanders. There are two main issues that may lead you to soundproof your home. These include noise entering the home from external sources like a neighbours social gathering, traffic or machinery operating outside the home. The other issue is internal noise...
With so many different types of insulation it can be hard to know exactly what to invest in. Insultech Insulation provide insulation for all areas of your home, walls, floors and roofs. Fully insulating your home ensures a comfort living environment all year-round. Less money will be spent trying to heat and cool your home....
Winter is fast approaching and now is the time many Kiwi families start planning for the cold and wet winters New Zealand is typically known for. With that in mind, is your home prepared for Winter? Here’s our tips to help you get your home prepared for winter Preparing in advance helps you to tackle...
CosyWall Is the perfect solution for your existing walls as it creates a healthier and safer home environment. CosyWall Insulation is distributed nationally through authorised resellers like Insultech Insulation. It’s a special dry fiber glass wool insulation, manufactured as a high-performance wall insulation product. CosyWall Insulation is CodeMark certified a with 50-year guarantee which provides...
It’s a new year, summer is upon us and it’s heating up fast. Here are 5 tips to reduce the heat and keep cool this summer. 1. Air circulation is a great way to keep your home cool this summer. Opening the house, doors and windows will allow any breeze to circulate through your home....
Your home’s thermal envelope includes any structures and materials that separate the interior and exterior air flow. Having an airtight thermal envelope will reduce the power bills and keep your home comfortable year-round. Keeping the outside air out, and the inside air in. Your home’s thermal envelope is made up from: Insulation Windows Floors Roofs Foundations Outer walls Doors To put it simply your home’s thermal envelop is your heat flow control. The...
1. Costs less to heat and cool your home One of the many benefits of wall insulation in homes is the reduced costs spent on electricity bills. Wall insulation causes heat flow resistance, keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. Lowering the costs of heating and cooling can be done by having...
Here’s why Insulating your home is one of the best investments you can make Insulating your home is the way to go when it comes to creating a warm and cosy home year-round. Keeping it warm in winter and cool through summer means you can cut down the money spent on endlessly trying to heat...
Thermal Insulation is an important part of every house and helps keep your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. To understand how thermal insulation actually works however we need to take a few steps back and take a look at some of the science around heat transfer.
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