Underfloor insulation Good underfloor insulation can make a big difference to how comfortable your home is, and to the size of your energy bills. In homes with accessible underfloor spaces, it's relatively cheap and easy to do. Rough Costing From http://www.expol.co.nz An average-sized New Zealand home is around 100 square metres and the cost of … Continue reading Underfloor Insulation
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Ceiling Insulation - Starting from the top Since Covid-19 emerged everyone has been spending a lot more time inside their home during the day. During winter or summer it is a good time to check your insulation is up to scratch. There is plenty of information so first of we are starting with ceiling insulation. … Continue reading Ceiling Insulation
Wall Insulation Often it is difficult to check and install wall insulation in existing houses without taking the lining or cladding off, so if you’re renovating take the opportunity to do it. Types of wall insulation Bulk insulation Bulk insulation comes as segments or blankets. Segments are pre-cut to small standard pieces of insulation whereas … Continue reading Wall insulation
Installing insulation is relatively straight forward for DIYers. First off it is important to: check everything is safe before commencing. Read and follow the Health and Safety advice in Appendix B of New Zealand Standard NZS 4246:2016Check for existing insulation - If there is existing insulation, you'll want to check what state it's in.ensure all insulation … Continue reading Installing Insulation
Designing and building your own deck Building your own deck falls into the top end of do it yourself work and is a satisfying achievement for any home owner. Designing a deck that meets all requirements of the NZ Building Code is a complicated and daunting task. We have broken down each part of the … Continue reading Measuring up and designing your deck