You’d be surprised how many times we get asked this question. The common theory is that a cold shower is better than a hot shower, because hot water will cause the skin pores to open up, exposing them to any minute glasswool strands which might be lying on your skin.. How Itchy is Modern Day […]
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An Investment For the Life of Your Home Insulation is an investment in the future comfort and energy efficiency of your home. When deciding on a brand and type of insulation, you need to ask yourself some key questions. We hope this article will help you to make an informed decision. Most insulation brands sold […]
Fibreglass vs Glasswool – What is the Difference Glasswool insulation is made from recycled glass bottles, sand and other materials. Glasswool is just another name for fibreglass insulation. It’s also sometimes referred to as glass fibre insulation or fibreglass segments. These are melted at very high temperatures and then spun into fibres. The result is […]
So which product is actually better, when you compare Pink Batts vs Earthwool? Well that may depend on what’s most important to you. Pink Batts vs Earthwool – Which is the Better Product? First let’s look at the similarities. Both Pink Batts and Earthwool are both “glasswool” insulation, and the segments are in large part […]
Auckland’s climate is characterised by pleasant warm summers and cool winters. When the weather outside is even just a few degrees hotter or colder than your preferred indoor temperature, then the solution is thermal insulation. Ceiling insulation R-Value matters Without ceiling insulation, the indoor temperature will ‘follow’ the outside temperate, and even with a […]
If you’re installing ceiling insulation in an existing home, then two common alternatives are insulation segments, and insulation rolls. Insulation segments vs rolls – is one better than the other? The short answer is no – both products are equally effective in insulating your ceiling space. The main difference is the method to install the insulation. While rolls […]
Have you ever driven past a new housing development and wondered why the frames of some houses are wrapped with a foil and others appear to have missed out? Opinions vary as to whether wall wrap is a must, or whether it can be considered an optional extra. Typically, in very hot and humid […]
If your ceiling has no insulation, then installing even a relatively low R-Value such as R2.7 ceiling insulation will make a considerable difference to indoor temperature stability. Existing insulation in the ceiling space? The situation is quite typical. The house you moved into years ago was supposedly insulated. But you don’t feel that it is very […]
What is sound insulation and which rooms should have internal wall acoustic insulation? Sound (or acoustic) insulation for walls within the house helps to reduce the transmission of sound from room to room by absorbing the vibrations that would otherwise have passed through. There are many good reasons to install internal wall acoustic insulation (also referred […]
Why Earthwool Glasswool Insulation? Knauf’s range of Earthwool Glasswool insulation is gaining popularity all over New Zealand wide with both commercial builders, home builders and DIY renovators. Earthwool insulation has two notable benefits: 1. Less itchy than other common brands of glasswool insulation 2. Compression packaged – more m2 coverage per bag means less storage […]