How Spray Foam Insulation Helps Solve Common Health Issues

The average winter living room temperature in Kiwi homes is below the World Health Organisation’s recommendation of 18°C. Some homes get as cold as 10°C at night and a third of all rental houses are damp — along with 11% of homes occupied by their owners.

A recent World Health Organisation report found that cold indoor temperatures have been associated with increased blood pressure, asthma symptoms and poor mental health. New Zealand has the third-highest rate of asthma in the world.

Why does NZ have such low levels of insulation? It’s because the building code requirements are well below international standards. NZ's R-value requirements are half of that of Australia and a third of the UK and Ireland. Yet, most people believe that if they meet the building code standards, she’ll be right.

NZ Foam was founded on a challenge to find the best insulation available.

What they discovered was that spray foam insulation gives families excellent thermal performance by filling and sealing cracks and draughts to block the transfer of air. It does not settle or sag and can be applied to awkward areas.

NZ Foam's mission is to improve the stats on New Zealand homes — because they believe everyone deserves a warm and healthy home.

NZ Foam External Wall Insulation 50mm-R-2.23, 70mm-R-3.13, 90mm-R-4.02, 100mm-R-4.46

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NZ Foam provides an external wall insulation system that can enhance the reduction of heat/cold loss that will exceed the minimum R-value under the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)(1).

The product is usually site applied using special spray equipment, trained applicators and under strict quality control conditions.

Typically used for application into timber, concrete and/or light gauge steel framing of walls, floors, and in roofs to meet thermal performance design requirements.

Complies with the New Zealand Building Code:

Performance Clauses B1.3.2
Performance Clauses B2.3.1 (a)
Performance Clause F2.3.1
Performance Clause H1.3.1

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NZ Foam Mid Floor Insulation 100mm-R-4.46, 120mm-R-5.36, 150mm-R-6.70

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NZ Foam provides a mid floor insulation system reduces the noise transfer between floors.

The product is usually site applied using special spray equipment, trained applicators and under strict quality control conditions.

Typically used for application into timber, concrete and/or light gauge steel framing of walls, floors, and in roofs to meet thermal performance design requirements.

Complies with the New Zealand Building Code:

Performance Clauses B1.3.2
Performance Clauses B2.3.1 (a)
Performance Clause F2.3.1
Performance Clause H1.3.1

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NZ Foam Ceiling Insulation 85mm-R-3.60, 100mm-R-4.46, 120mm-R-5.36

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NZ Foam provides a ceiling insulation system that can enhance the reduction of heat/cold loss that will exceed the minimum R-value under the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)(1).

The product is usually site applied using special spray equipment, trained applicators and under strict quality control conditions.

Typically used for application into timber, concrete and/or light gauge steel framing of walls, floors, and in roofs to meet thermal performance design requirements.

Complies with the New Zealand Building Code:

Performance Clauses B1.3.2
Performance Clauses B2.3.1 (a)
Performance Clause F2.3.1
Performance Clause H1.3.1

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