When turning to the internet to find answers about insulation, one of the most asked questions is as follows: My house is framed with 70mm studs, leaving a 70mm gap for insulation. Can I still install a 75mm insulation batt, such as a high density Earthwool R2.0/430mm? Or will I risk damaging the plasterboard? Before […]
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When turning to the internet to find answers about insulation, one of the most asked questions is as follows: My house is framed with 70mm studs, leaving a 70mm gap for insulation. Can I still install a 75mm insulation batt, such as a high density Earthwool 14kg/m3 75mm insulation? Or will I risk damaging the […]
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 […]
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 […]