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POLYESTER BATTS -
An alternative Insulation

Our insulation batts are made from user-friendly polyester. Polyester batts will not deteriorate over time and are unaffected by mould, mildew and rot, they are also resistant to vermin and insect attack.

Thermal and acoustic insulation is suitable for all residential and commercial applications and is available in a range of sizes and thermal ratings to suit all framing. It's easy to install and can be torn straight across its width to fit any nog or batten spacing.

Features at a glance

1. Safe to install and provides safe indoor air quality

2. Environmentally friendly (fully recyclable, uses recycled     polyesters in its production and doesn't place demand     on landfill space)

3. Provides excellent acoustic properties to keeps your      home or commercial environment quiet

4. Fire resistant ratings exceed all requirements of the     New Zealand Building Code

5. Fully BRANZ appraised

6. Not affected by water

7. Guaranteed performance - certified +50 years' durability

   8. Polyester insulation has been approved by the Australian    Asthma Foundation

 

   A Range To Suit Every Home

   There's a range of polyester batts to suit all applications of    any home. Our representative will discuss your needs, review    your plans and advise you which polyester batts product and    which effectiveness ratings are best for you.

 

   Insulation specifications:

Product R-Value

Thickness

(mm)

Polyester Batts for ceilings, floors, external walls, underfloor R1.5 100
R2.5 155
R3.0 170
R3.5 190

 

   Acoustic insulation

   Noise control in buildings is becoming very important for our    health and well being. QuietStuf® insulation is designed to    greatly reduce unwanted stressful sound/noise in your home    or commercial environment. QuietStuf® reduces airborne    sound, impact noise and noise transmission between rooms,    mid floor cavities and external sources.

 

Insulation specifications:

Product NRC rating

Thickness

(mm)

Thermal R-Value

Batt 75

0.85

75

1.5

Batt 90
0.95
90
2.0
Batt 100
1.00
100
2.5

 

  Fire Resistance Ratings
   Polyester Batts meet and exceed all requirements of the New    Zealand and Australian Building Codes: AS1530 Part 3

 

Ignitability (0-20)
0
Spread of Flame (0-10) 0
Heat Evolved (0-10)
0
Smoke Developed (0-10)
3

 




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