Insulation advice and guides
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most, from local installers who work across the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Hauraki, Gisborne and the East Coast.
Benefits of home insulation: comfort, savings and health
What good insulation does for a New Zealand home: a warmer, drier, quieter house that costs less to heat, plus guide prices for ceilings and underfloors.
Efficient insulation options for New Zealand homes
Where to start when insulating a New Zealand home: ceiling, underfloor, moisture barriers and old loose fill, plus simple extras that help insulation work.
Why underfloor insulation matters for New Zealand homes
Cold floors and damp under the house? Here is what underfloor insulation does, why a ground moisture barrier often goes with it, and a guide price for 100m².
How to choose an insulation installer
A plain checklist for choosing an insulation installer in New Zealand: what to ask, what a good quote looks like and the red flags worth noticing.
What to know before adding insulation to your home
Planning to add insulation? Here is what is involved, which parts of the house to start with, how to prepare and what to expect on the day.
A step-by-step guide to a warmer, more efficient home
A simple order of work for a warmer home: start with insulation and draughts, then look at moisture, heating habits and everyday changes.
Why ceiling insulation is the best first upgrade in Tauranga
Cold, damp rooms in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty? Here is why the ceiling is usually the place to start, what we check, and what it costs for a 100m² home.
Choosing and looking after insulation in a coastal home
A practical guide to picking insulation, ground moisture barriers and ventilation for a coastal home, and how to keep it dry and working over the years.
Insulation standards in NZ: which rules apply to your home
New builds, rentals and every install follow different insulation rules in New Zealand. Here is how the three fit together and what to check for your home.
When is it time to upgrade your home insulation?
Not sure whether your insulation is due for an upgrade? These are the moments and signs that usually mean it is worth having it assessed.
Common insulation problems and how to spot them
Gaps, damp, squashed batts, pests and old loose fill: the insulation problems we see in homes, how to spot them and what usually fixes them.
The role of insulation in coastal homes
Salt air, damp, wind and big day to night swings are hard on coastal houses. Here is what insulation does for a home on the Bay of Plenty or East Coast.
Insulation requirements for NZ rentals: a landlord's checklist
A practical checklist for landlords working out whether a rental's ceiling and underfloor insulation meets the Healthy Homes insulation standard.
Is it time to replace your insulation? Signs and solutions
How to tell whether old insulation needs topping up, replacing or removing: damage, damp, rodents and gaps, and what each fix involves.
Understanding the H1 insulation standards for NZ new builds
A plain-English look at Building Code clause H1, the six climate zones and the latest edition, plus where insulation fits when you are building a new home.
How to tell if your home needs an insulation upgrade
Cold rooms, draughts, condensation and rising power bills can all point to weak insulation. Here is how to read the signs and what to do next.
Healthy Homes insulation standard: what it covers for rentals
What the Healthy Homes insulation standard says about ceilings and underfloors in NZ rentals: minimum R-values, older insulation, exemptions and condition.
Choosing the right insulation material for your home
How to compare insulation materials for a New Zealand home, from R-value and moisture to access and installation, and which products we install.
Understanding R-values in New Zealand insulation
What an R-value measures, the minimums for rental ceilings and underfloors, how new builds differ, and why installation affects the number on the label.
How we install insulation in existing homes, step by step
What to expect when retrofitting insulation: the free consultation, a clear quote, scheduling, installation day and the final quality check, step by step.
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