Why Insulate?

Insulating your home is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your home warm and to save energy and money – and The Insulation Company is all about making your home warmer, drier and healthier.

Why choose GreenStuf® Home Insulation
A well insulated home provides year-round comfort; it is cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and a warmer home is a drier, healthier home.  Here are some reasons why New Zealanders choose GreenStuf® Home Insulation.

Saving Money – Insulate your pocket against future energy cost rises. We all know that energy costs only go up; now you can take control by choosing better insulation in your home. A fully insulated house needs about half the heating of an uninsulated house – you’ll need to heat your home less and you’ll save money well into the future.
BRANZ research has shown that retrofitting ceiling insulation into an uninsulated 150m² home in Wellington would pay itself back in just four years.

NZ made – GreenStuf® is made in Auckland by Autex Industries Limited – Autex was established in 1967 and proudly remains a privately owned New Zealand company.

50 Year Product Durability Warranty – GreenStuf® will not deteriorate, breakdown or lose its performance over time, and it is backed by a 50 Year manufacturers Durability Warranty. 

Good for your Family & the Environment – not only is GreenStuf® made from a minimum of 45% recycled PET bottles, GreenStuf® products have been classed as low VOC which means there are no risks to you during or anytime following installation. Some other insulation products commonly available in New Zealand are made with bonding agents which contain cancer causing chemicals, in particular formaldehyde.  GreenStuf® won’t break down and release nasty chemicals or particles over time either.

Asthma & Respiratory Illnesses– GreenStuf® insulation has been independently assessed by Asthma New Zealand and accepted into their Breathe Easy Programme - helping New Zealanders living with asthma.

100% Polyester – Renowned for its safety, durability and performance, Polyester offers superior thermal resistance, breathe-ability and incredible durability – GreenStuf® is just like a duvet for your home: it’s non-irritant, non-toxic, non-allergenic and  completely safe to touch.

What about bugs? – GreenStuf® is unaffected by moisture, mould and mildew and is naturally resistant to insect and vermin attack.

Fire resistance – GreenStuf® exceeds all of the New Zealand Building Code Early Fire Hazard requirements – when exposed to a naked flame GreenStuf® will simply melt away from the flame and self-extinguish.

BRANZ Appraised – GreenStuf® is manufactured to exacting specifications under strict ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and has been fully appraised by BRANZ to meet all requirements of the New Zealand Building Code.

Environmental Choice – GreenStuf® products carry the Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ) tick which recognises genuine moves made by manufacturers to reduce the environmental impacts of their products – it’s a credible and independent guide for consumers who want to purchase products that are better for our environment.

But don’t take our word for it!  Recent studies in New Zealand have found a definite link between insulation and health. The Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences study showed:

• A significant drop in energy use when the houses were insulated.  Once the houses were insulated they were drier and warmer.
• People in insulated houses reported their houses were 'significantly warmer'.
• There was a significant improvement in the self-reported health of those living in the insulated houses compared to those whose houses were not insulated.
• Adults and children in insulated houses reported visiting their GP less, and they were admitted to hospital less often for respiratory conditions.
• Adults and children in insulated homes were significantly less likely to report sick days.
• People living in insulated houses reported less visible mould inside their homes.

Why get the professionals to do it?

Retrofitting GreenStuf® ceiling and underfloor insulation will take the average DIYer at least two full days depending on the area to be insulated and the accessibility.  It’s important to remember that effective insulation relies on full coverage and no gaps:  even small gaps will significantly affect the performance of the installed insulation.

Unfortunately you won’t qualify for the EECA subsidy unless your insulation is installed by an approved installer, so give us a call and we can take care of everything for you and your family.