Insulation NOVA Product Profile

RESIDENTIAL
Polyester
Insulation
Thermal and Acoustic
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creating better environments
InsulPro’s polyester insulation
creates better environments
Why InsulPro?
InsulPro is a New Zealand manufacturer of polyester insulation,
committed to creating better environments. Healthier homes create
healthier families.
FROM WASTE TO WARMTH
Feel good about saving the planet
InsulPro manufactures its products in New Zealand using fibres from
recycled plastic bottles.
By choosing InsulPro insulation you’re playing your part in reducing
landfills. It is 100% recyclable... so you can feel good about doing your bit
to protect the environment. Environmental choice recognises InsulPro’s
near zero waste production practices, our use of recycled polyester fibres
which come from recycled plastic bottles and the fact that InsulPro’s
polyester products are fully recyclable.
Shh! – A quieter home
Superior insulation will absorb noise to create a quieter living
environment, reducing surrounding noise pollution. InsulPro’s acoustic
blanket is the perfect solution for those noisy places in your home.
Easy and safe to install
NOVAtherm and NOVAfloor are favourites of many New Zealand installers
as they are easy, fast and safe to work with. You don’t need protective
gear to install it!
A long lasting choice
Insulation is an investment in creating a healthy home for future years;
therefore you should consider the lifetime of the product and how long it
will last before you need to replace it. From the day it’s correctly installed
and adequately protected, InsulPro insulation will perform for 50 years
– we guarantee it! (terms and conditions apply). Our insulation is made
from 100% polyester fibres which are bonded together using heat not glue,
so unlike other products, there are no components which can break down.
Applies to NOVAfloor,
NOVAtherm R3.6 Ceiling
Blanket,NOVAthermR2.5,
R2.6 & R2.8 Wall Insulation
NOVAthermR1.8Multi
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* Terms and conditions apply
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HOW INSULATION HAS
HELPED ONE OF OUR
CUSTOMERS...
A healthy, non-itchy choice
Our insulation won’t irritate or scratch your skin and is really soft to
touch. In fact it is made from the same material that most pillows and
duvets are made from, so it’s the right insulation choice. Our NOVAtherm
and NOVAfloor products are classified by OSH1 as both non-irritant and
non-toxic. They are safe for everyone, including asthma sufferers. Some
traditional insulation products used formaldehyde in the glue, but our
products are made from fibres bonded by heat.
“The house was much warmer in winter
and healthier throughout the year. When
winter arrived, we found that heating the
house was more economical, as the heater
didn’t need to be on for so long.”
Said Fraser White, “What we also didn’t
expect was the acoustic benefits from the
insulation. The house is a lot quieter”
1 Health and Safety Guidelines for the selection and safe handling of synthetic mineral fibres. Department of Labour, 1994. P18
Save money and energy while you sleep
over winter
Effective insulation can reduce your heating costs. It will trap the heat in
your home during winter, allowing you to save money on your heating
costs, which also means you are being more energy efficient.
“We are amazed at the warmth of the house. The insulation traps
the warmth from the winter sun in our living area, so we have a
lovely warm home in the afternoon, without the need for a heater.
It is just great”, Mrs Lockley said.
If your home doesn’t have adequate insulation, a lot of heat is wasted.
R-Values
The R-value is a measure of thermal
resistance used in the building and
construction industry. R-values vary due
to thickness, density and type of material.
Different areas in your home (and regions
in New Zealand) require different R-values
for effective insulation.
Typical R-values required to meet the New Zealand
Building Code – The New Zealand building code
(section H1/AS1) divides the country into three zones
for energy efficiency compliance. Zone boundaries
are aligned with those of territorial authorities.
Minimum Thermal Resistance of Building System
Windows
Up to 31% of a
homes heat is lost
through windows
Walls
Up to 25% of a
homes heat is lost
through walls
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Ceilings
Up to 35% of a
homes heat is lost
through ceilings
Zone Coverage
1
Wall
Northland,
Auckland, Franklin
& the Coromandel
Peninsula
R2.9
R1.3
R1.9
2
North Island except
Central Plateau
R2.9
R1.3
R1.9
3
North Island Central
Plateau and all of
the South Island
R3.3
R1.3
R2.0
Floors
Up to 14% of a
homes heat is lost
through floors
Ceiling Floor
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How are we
creating better environments
InsulPro’s vision
“We will be creating better living environments
all over the world while protecting the biggest
living environment of all.”
Paul Vujcich and Godfrey Hall began making
insulation together in New Zealand in 1993.
They were the first to bring polyester blended
insulation to the New Zealand market. Publicity
around dangerous construction materials such
as asbestos and formaldehydes in glues, coupled
with the new availability of affordable hollow
polyester fibres, were the ingredients that
formed the NOVAtherm range.
Insulation creates a healthier, more comfortable
home environment. A recent University of
Otago study showed that improved heating and insulation cut hospital
admissions for respiratory conditions by 38% and energy use by 19%1.
Insulation is also a low cost step that can be taken to abate greenhouse
gas emissions. Reduced electricity consumption means a smaller
carbon footprint.
1 Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman et al. Effect of insulating existing housing on health inequality: cluster randomised study in the
community. University of Otago, February 2007
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“At InsulPro our commitment to the
environment is more than greenwash it’s how we’ve always done business. Our
manufacturing process requires no glues.
Polyester is not a protein so we don’t have
to treat it with insecticide to stop it being
eaten. It is fully recyclable – this means all
of our waste is able to be fed back through
the process.
Polyester, PET, is the same material that
plastic bottles are made of. We can now buy
fibres that are extruded from chipped up
bottles, and we do. Every thermal insulation
product we make contains recycled fibres.
What better use for a waste material
than turning it into a product that stops
greenhouse gas emissions? We believe our
products save people money, improve people’s
health, and enable them to make a positive
contribution to the environment.”
Paul Vujcich – InsulPro Managing Director
Ceiling Insulation
A blanket for your ceiling
NOVAtherm insulation traps the heat inside your house in winter and keeps
the heat out in summer. Polyester has long been used in duvets, pillows and
sleeping bags to provide warmth and comfort.
NOVAtherm blanket works on the same principle. Heat is trapped under the
blanket, in the fabric air pockets and inside the hollow fibres themselves.
NOVAtherm is fast, safe and easy to install. No handling precautions are
required and it can easily be torn to length. As an added benefit, NOVAtherm
absorbs noise to create a quieter environment below the ceiling. And if
moisture should get into your ceiling space, rest assured that NOVAtherm
won’t break down as there are no glues or chemicals used in making it.
Benefits for NOVAtherm
ceiling blanket
Thermal imaging of NOVAtherm blanket
Temperature profile along line Li 1
Why blanket is best
NOVAtherm blanket has less joins than
segment insulation and covers over the
ceiling joists. Without a blanket, heat can
escape through the joists themselves, as the
thermal image on the right shows.
The temperature spikes as heat escapes
into the area without insulation
Thermal imaging of Insulation segments
Temperature profile along line Li 1
Designed for small spaces
NOVAtherm Skillion roof pads are a high
density pad uniquely designed for confined
ceiling spaces, or buildings where the roof
and ceiling run in close parallel lines.
Designed to friction fit in ceiling bays,
between rafters, its controlled loft does not
encroach on the required ceiling cavity and
ensures thermal performance.
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How a NOVAtherm blanket traps heat1
TEMPERATURE °C
A temperature spike of 7ºC was observed in
the area without insulation as heat escaped
into the ceiling.
TEMPERATURE °C
Because NOVAtherm is installed in your
ceiling as a blanket covering the ceiling
joists there is less chance for heat to escape.
The thermal image on the right shows how
heat is trapped by the blanket.
A temperature spike of nearly 4ºC over
the joist shows heat is escaping here
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Ceiling joists can lose heat if not covered
1 The area under the blanket is blocked off at the perimeter of the ceiling to stop airflow, as per best practice installation
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Underfloor Insulation
Underfloor Insulation is a key factor in creating a warmer, healthier
home for you and your family. InsulPro’s underfloor insulation reduces
cold draughts, noise and will stay in place for many years to come.
While a blanket is the best solution for your ceiling, NOVAfloor and
NOVAtherm Multi-underfloor are the best solution for under your floors.
They have been specifically designed to deal with the conditions that exist
under your house, such as damp and swirling winds. Manufactured in
pad form they are easy to install as they are friction fitted and squeezed
to fit tightly between joists.
A medium density polyester pad which is fitted between floor joists
minimising airflow rising through floor boards and will outperform
underfloor blanket when in-situ.
Devonport home owners Kris
and Geraldine are enjoying the
benefits of NOVAfloor.
“The floor used to feel damp but we haven’t
noticed it this winter. Our house warms up
more quickly and we don’t get draughts
through the floorboards anymore. There
was an echo before when we walked
around but now we don’t hear anything.
We wanted a product that wouldn’t
crumble and fall down into our garage
under the dining room. NOVAfloor is rigid
and it doesn’t sag. It feels like a fabric which
makes it easy to handle.”
Kris and Geraldine have recommended
NOVAfloor to a number of friends.
“Compared to all the other products we
investigated, NOVAfloor is the best.”
A heavy-duty, high-density polyester pad, that minimises airflow rising
through floorboards, fitting snugly between floor joists, it eliminates air
pockets and sagging over time. It outperforms the thermal performance
of underfloor blanket and NOVAtherm underfloor when installed as part
of a system, under your home.
In a recent independent underfloor laboratory test, NOVAfloor’s
installed performance was superior to the polyester blanket. That’s
because NOVAfloor is made from high density polyester formulation
that minimises airflow.
Winds or draughts that are very common under New Zealand homes
can substantially reduce effectiveness of blanket insulation installed
under floor, whereas the high density formulation ensures consistent
and effective performance. NOVAfloor underfloor insulation was
also tested in situ. The test reinforced the lab test, that NOVAfloor
performed when it was needed most!
Results of samples tested1 : Installed underfloor
performance realtive to product R-value
Retained Performance %
Independent test results for NOVAfloor
100
80
60
40
20
0
NOVAfloor
Polyester Blanket
100%
94%
NOVAfloor
59%
Polyester Blanket
78%
Material
R-value
Low
Airflow
High
Airflow
Required
R-value2
R1.54
R1.84
R1.54
R1.43
R1.46
R1.09
R1.3
R1.3
NOVAfloor retained 94% performance while the
polyester blanket insulation lost 41% of it’s R-value.
1 Test results presented are for the samples NOVAfloor and Polyester blanket
2 Typical R-value required by underfloor insulation to meet New Zealand
Building Code
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Wall
Insulation
Renovation or
relining walls
If you are renovating or building a new
home, then it is the perfect time to install
InsulPro’s wall insulation. It is designed to
be installed in the wall of new or existing
homes, and is available in blanket or pads.
To reach the minimum temperature of
18ºC, recommended by the World Health
Organisation for good health, wall
insulation is a key component.
So don’t just think about your ceilings
and underfloor - consider your walls!
FACT: Most houses built
before 1980 will not have
wall insulation.
insulation helpline: 0800 100 007
Acoustic Insulation
Reducing noise couldn’t be easier
InsulPro polyester insulation is the answer in acoustic insulation.
It performs as an acoustic infill material by providing sound absorption
within the cavity, reducing the sound transmission between spaces, to
create a more comfortable, quiter home. InsulPro acoustic insulation is
very effective for a wide range of domestic and commercial applications.
Ceiling
InsulPro
acoustic
blanket
Acoustic partition
plasterboard lined wall
How can I use Acoustic insulation?
Installed in wall cavities, between rooms like nurseries, bathrooms,
music rooms, studios or home cinema rooms. You can also use acoustic
insulation within mid floors to manage noise between levels. As well
as reducing noise transfer between rooms, InsulPro insulation also
provides thermal perfomance which will help improve the energy
efficiency of the your home.
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The InsulPro product range
Bale Pack Sizes
Product
NOVAtherm Ceiling Blanket*
NOVAtherm R1.8
NOVAtherm R2.8
NOVAtherm R2.9
NOVAtherm R3.2
NOVAtherm R3.6
NOVAtherm R4.0
NOVAtherm Skillion Roof Pads
NOVAtherm
R2.9Roof Pads
NOVAtherm
Skillion
NOVAtherm
NOVAtherm R2.9
R2.9
NOVAtherm R2.9
NOVAtherm
R2.9
NOVAtherm R3.2
NOVAtherm
R2.9
NOVAtherm R3.2
NOVAtherm
R3.2
NOVAtherm R3.2
NOVAtherm
R3.2
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Dimensions
(mm)
Pieces
per
pack
Total
Area
(m2)
1.8
2.8
2.9
3.2
3.6
4.0
115
175
185
200
225
240
870 x 11490
870 x 8620
870 x 8620
870 x 8620
870
870xx7470
7470
870 x 5750
2
2
2
2
2
2
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
13.00
10.00
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
3.2
2.9
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
115
115
115
115
115
165
115
165
165
165
165
435 x 1200
560
x 1200
1200
435 x
860
560 x
x 1200
1200
435 x
x 1200
1200
860
570
x 1200
1200
435 x
870
x
1200
570 x 1200
4
43
53
53
53
45
2.09
2.02
2.09
5.16
2.02
1.57
5.16
3.42
1.57
4.18
3.42
2.0
2.2
2.0
2.5
2.2
2.8
2.5
1.0
2.8
1.3
90
90
90
90
90
110
90
45
110
45
580 x 1160
580 x
x 1160
1160
580
580 x
x 1160
1160
580
580
x
1160
580 x 1160
580
580xx13395
1160
560 x 12935
15
13
15
8
13
12
8
122
1
10.09
8.75
10.09
5.38
8.75
4.18
5.38
15.00
4.18
7.50
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2.0
2.2
2.5
2.6
90
90
90
140
90
580 x 13395
580 x 12935
580 x 8620
580
580xx7470
7470
2
1
1
3
15.00
7.50
5.00
15.00
√
1.8
90
425 x 1200
475 x 1200
525 x 1200
575 x 1200
600 x 1200
8
8
7
6
5
4.08
4.56
4.41
4.14
3.60
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1.4
55
375 x 1200
435 x 1200
485 x 1200
535 x 1200
580 x 1200
600 x 1200
650 x 1200
14
14
13
11
10
8
8
6.30
7.31
7.57
7.06
6.96
5.76
6.24
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3.2
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NOVAtherm Multi-Underfloor
NOVAtherm R1.8
NOVAfloor
NOVAfloor R1.4
Nominal
Thickness
(mm)
Applies to NOVAfloor,
NOVAtherm R3.6 Ceiling
Blanket, NOVAtherm R2.6
& R2.8 Wall Insulation
NOVAtherm R3.2
NOVAtherm Wall Pad
NOVAtherm
R2.0 Wall Pad
NOVAtherm
Wall Pad
NOVAtherm
NOVAtherm R2.2
R2.0 Wall
Wall Pad
Pad
NOVAtherm R2.5
NOVAtherm
R2.2 Wall
Wall Pad
Pad
NOVAtherm R2.8
Wall Pad
Pad**
NOVAtherm
R2.5 Wall
NOVAtherm R1.0
Wall Pad
NOVAtherm
R2.8 Masonry
Wall Pad**
NOVAtherm R1.3 Masonry Wall Pad
NOVAtherm Wall Blanket
NOVAtherm R2.0 Wall Blanket
NOVAtherm R2.2 Wall Blanket
NOVAtherm R2.5 Wall Blanket
NOVAtherm R2.6 Wall Blanket
Product
R-value
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* NOVAtherm can be made in a range of R-values and sizes, contact InsulPro for more information.
** Double layer of R1.4 NOVAfloor.
165
870 x 1200
4
4.18
Authorised InsulPro Representative
InsulPro Insulation Residential – August 2013
Installation guidelines and other products
For more information on product installation and the NOVAhush range of
acoustic insulation, consult www.insulpro.co.nz
Talk to an InsulPro installer today
InsulPro has a network of approved residential installers ready to put
NOVAtherm and NOVAfloor into your home. For your nearest installer visit:
www.insulpro.co.nz, or call us on 0800 100 007
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