1. What exactly is an “R” Value and what does it measure?
R Values gauge the performance of the insulation and are a measure of a products resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation at resisting heat flow and the more thermal insulation and home comfort you get.
2. What is the payback to the consumer if they use a higher R-Value insulation?
Properly installed, Pink® Batts® Ultra® insulation can save up to 49% of home heating costs by keeping the warmth indoors where it is needed.
3. What R-Value do I need?
The New Zealand Standard 4218:1996 suggests a minimum of R2.5 in ceilings and R1.9 for walls for the South Island and R1.9 for the ceilings and R1.5 for the walls in the North Island . The exception to this is the North Island central plateau (Taupo – Ruapehu. in which the South Island standard is required being R2.5 for the ceilings and R1.9 for the walls. For extra comfort, higher R-Value insulation should be used such as Pink® Batts® Ultra™.
4. How do I work out how many bales I need to buy? Make an estimate of the ceiling and wall area of your home. If you wish to upgrade the insulation of an existing home, the ceiling is relatively easier to complete whilst the walls are somewhat more difficult without going to a lot of expense. Take these estimates to your local Pink® Batts® insulation supplier and they will help you calculate the number of bales you wish to purchase.
5. What are the benefits of installing the correct level of Pink® Batts® insulation?
Whether you’re building or renovating, there are four main reasons for installing the correct level of Pink® Batts® insulation.
- To make your home more comfortable to live in by stabilising the inside temperature
- To save money on heating and cooling costs. By reducing heat loss from your home, Pink® Batts® can save you money, up to 50% of your home heating costs depending on your living habits and house construction.
- To make you’re home healthier and dryer.
- To do your thing for the environment. If your home in insulated correctly you should be using less electricity as well as experiencing a reduction in noise levels between rooms.
6. How do I install Pink™ Batts® insulation?
There are simple directions on the packaging; an average sized ceiling with good access should take around four hours to complete. If you do not wish to install Pink® Batts® insulation yourself then ask your Building Supplies store as they can put you in touch with PinkFit our registered installation service or call 0800 PinkFit (0800 746 534)
7. Can you use Pink® Batts® wall pieces in the ceiling – what is the difference?
The difference between Pink® Batts® insulation for the walls and Pink® Batts® insulation for ceilings is the size and shape they are trimmed to during the manufacturing process. As they are trimmed to conform with standard New Zealand truss and joist sizes, ceiling Pink® Batts® insulation is 1220mm x 432mm and wall Pink® Batts® insulation is 1140mm x 580mm. Therefore you can use wall Pink® Batts® in the ceiling if you wish to cut pieces to ensure a snug fit.
8. Will Pink® Batts® Ultra™ or Pink® Batts® Silencer® burn or melt?
Made of glasswool bonded with a non-flammable resin, the Pink® Batts® range simply cannot burn or smoulder and their fire resistance is permanent.
9. Where can I purchase the Pin® Batts® range?
Pink® Batts® can be purchased from your local Building Supplies store and most Hardware stores.
10. Should I use Pink® Batts® Silencer® product or will Pink™ Batts® insulation be okay?
When you have a specific noise control issue in your home then Pink® Batts® Silencer® is the product to use. Examples might be a teenagers bedroom, shiftworkers bedroom or a toilet that backs onto a bedroom or living area. Pink®Batts® insulation will provide some noise insulation and is suitable for non-specific noise control such as all other internal walls. Noise control insulation also has thermal insulation properties.
