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Help with NZBC H1: BRANZ House Insulation Guide 4th Edition
The ‘orange’ BRANZ book I keep talking about is now ‘red’. For those of you using the BRANZ House Insulation Guide, you’ll be pleased to know they have brought out… Read more
NZBC H1: Solid Masonry Wall Insulation
One of the main changes in NZBC H1 is how solid masonry walls are now treated. Before the change, if you were to design a home with a block or… Read more
NZBC H1: Recessed Downlights and Insulation
The use of downlights in ceilings reduces the effectiveness of ceiling insulation and needs to be accounted for when meeting NZBC H1. I’m not sure whether these are still in… Read more
Bradford Insulation Architectural Binder Launch
Bradford Insulation have launched their new architectural campaign with the aim of building awareness on a wide range of Bradford products and solutions. They’re kicking off the campaign with the… Read more
Insulation and Skillion Roofs
With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have… Read more
NZBC H1 Compliance: a Worked Example of the Calculation Method
Over the past year or so, the majority of the insulation queries I have received concern the changes to NZBC H1 and how to use the Calculation Method. So I… Read more
GreenStuf H1 Energy Efficiency Training + Calculation Service
Autex GreenStuf® is New Zealand’s leading brand of friendly-fibre insulation. They offer the most comprehensive range of thermal insulation products under one brand in the New Zealand market. With solutions… Read more
Pink Batts Explain H1 with Downloadable Guide
The main objective of clause H1 in the New Zealand building code is to facilitate efficient use of energy. It applies to all residential dwellings and all other buildings less… Read more
Pink Batts’ New Online Resource for Insulation Solutions
Pink Batts’ new online resource was launched last month, along with their new ‘more than comfort’ story. The new website ensures architect, builders and consumers alike, can easily find the… Read more
H1: Autex Insulation Residential Design Guide
Autex Insulation provides a free H1 Calculation Service to demonstrate compliance with the NZBC H1 Energy Efficiency requirements for architects and designers specifying and using Autex Insulation products. Autex has… Read more
