What is Insulation?
Insulation is an important factor to consider when it comes to designing any building.
Knowledge Article3 min read
Under NCC 2022, 7-Star energy efficiency is required for new homes.Â
When building a new home or renovating an existing one, you may have encountered the term '7 Star Energy Rating'. Insulating the house with high-performing insulation is one of the easiest paths to achieve this rating. Among the various types of insulation available, rigid board insulation is gaining popularity in the residential industry due to its ability to be installed continuously. Continuous insulation offers long-term value, thermal performance, and comfort to your home by reducing thermal bridging.
Using Kooltherm can help achieve a 7+ Star Energy Rating for houses. Kingspan Kooltherm offers an extensive range of rigid thermoset phenolic insulation suitable for any roof, wall, or floor across many construction types. While higher R-value insulation helps thermal performance, it is also essential to ensure condensation risks are assessed, particularly in wall systems. Kingspan Thermakraft provides a range of building wraps and sarking that helps mitigate the risk of condensation in residential structures.
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Find out more about Kingspan's 7-Star solutions.
In this exclusive interview, Kingspan experts explain how insulation helps in building 7-Star energy efficient homes in Australia. Listen to our podcast to hear about what R-values imply, what does it mean for homeowners in practical terms, and more!
Kooltherm K3 Floorboard
Underfloor insulation suitable for use under concrete slab on groundKingspan GreenGuard GG350
Slab edge insulation
