We want to help improve our buildings by using high performance products, leading to healthier, longer lasting and more sustainable environments.

 

Facts

 

• New Zealand's minimum thermal insulation standards are very low compared with similar countries around the world.​

• It is not possible to reach international levels with New Zealand's standard products and building methodology.

• Most properties built today waste energy due to thermal bridging, insulation gaps and ineffective heating and cooling.

• Moisture continues to accumulate in properties and not always managed effectively by extraction or air changes, leading to increased condensation risk.

Solutions:

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• All planes in a building envelope will benefit from a continuous insulation layer, above the minimum standards.

• Insulation should be placed outside the structure to control moisture and effectively insulate - "Outsulation".