FAQ

I've already got insulation in my house, is it enough?

Many older houses in New Zealand do have some insulation in their ceiling or underfloor, in many cases this is well below the minimum standard. Homes built prior 1978 typically have no insulation, while those built between 1978 and 2000 will have less than 100mm. EECA standards in New Zealand currently require a minimum of 120mm.

Homeseal Insulation can do a free assessment on your home to let you know how much insulation you do have in your home and what you can do to bring it up to the standard.

I'm building a new home, how much insulation should I be putting in it?

More insulation is always better, however higher R values will cost more. Therefore you should try and get the highest R value product that will fit your budget

What is an R value?

All insulation materials are rated for their performance in restricting heat transfer. This is expressed as the R value, also known as thermal resistance or resistivity. The R value is a guide to its performance as an insulator-the higher the R value, the greater the insulating effect. R values are expressed using the metric unit's m²/K/W, where:

•  m² refers to one metre square of the material of a specified thickness;

•  K refers to a one degree temperature difference (Kelvin or Celsius) across the material; and

• W refers to the amount of heat flow across the material in watts.

Products which have the same R value will provide exactly the same insulating effect as each other, provided they are correctly installed.

How do I compare different products?

The corresponding R value of an insulating product is what you can compare between different brands and products. The same test is done to prove what the R value should be. The differing results are what determine the R value. The higher the R value, the greater the insulating effect.

Can I finance my purchase?

You sure can. Homeseal Insulation has partnered with Q Card to offer a finance option for both existing Q Card holders and new customers. Refer to our News page to see what the current interest free period is on offer. Via our website link you can either apply for pre-approval online yourself, or we can arrnage an application with you. You choose.