Knauf Insulation Ticks All the Boxes

One of the most popular insulation brands  is Knauf Earthwool. Earthwool segments are made from fiberglass, similar to most other brands of bulk insulation. However, this German brand of insulation has gained significant popularity due to several distinct features which helped to set it apart from other recognized brands. An Industry First – Low Itch […]

Premium Sound Solutions with Greenstuf Insulation

Autex has a made a name for itself in the market for dealing with acoustic sound insulation products. Autex manufactures insulation from polyester and specialises in both thermal and acoustic insulation and a range of specialty carpets and decorative peel and stick panels. Greenstuf Insulation an Itch Free Alternative The thermal and bulk insulation is […]

Polyester Autex Insulation vs Pink Batts Glasswool vs Polystyrene

Is Polystyrene Insulation an Effective Thermal Barrier? Polystyrene is one of the most common plastics used today. Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is made from a polystyrene polymer using an ‘extrusion’ technique and is used as thermal insulation. Still Air is Practically the Best Insulator That Exists Any type of bulk insulation works on the same principal, […]

Classic Issue: Insulation Bag is Bigger Than Manhole

For some DIY renovators, working with insulation installation is not something they do every day. Quite often these people have done a bit of research and discovered that their home doesn’t have adequate ceiling insulation. They go up through the manhole, carry out some measurements and buy Pink Batts or Earthwool insulation. The reason they […]

An Analysis of How People Keep Warm at Home in Winter

Recently several articles have been published describing things you can do to keep warm in winter. At first glance is easy to be impressed by these astute people who figure out ways to keep warm that don’t involve turning their heating up excessively. One, they are saving money on their energy bills, and two, they […]

Energy Prices on the Rise – Think Higher R Value

Will the insulation top-up option be the next trend? With electricity costs increasing across many areas in New Zealand, the insulation top-up option might soon become the new trend. The r value of thermal ceiling insulation will usually correspond closely to the thickness of the insulation segments. The more you’re paying for your energy, the […]

Renovating your home? Don’t forget Pink Batts in the walls

Many old homes which were not insulated during the construction stage will by now have had Pink Batts or some other brand of insulation installed in the ceiling. These days, people seem to realise just how much they can save on their energy bills by retaining their heat in winter and reducing heat gains in […]

Install Underfloor Insulation For Added Comfort and Energy Savings

Even if your thermometer showed a comfortable reading last winter, you may not have felt particularly warm during the coldest months. The reason for this could be that heat was escaping through gaps in your flooring or through the floor itself. Hot air can escape through completely sealed floors Most building materials do not have […]