Insulation

The cheers of excited sports spectators can be almost enough to raise the roof at Barker College’s spectacular new Rosewood Centre. For this reason, Fletcher Insulation products were first choice for the roofing system of the striking multi-level centre in Sydney.

Numerous studies have linked environmental factors such as thermal comfort, indoor air quality and acoustics to health outcomes and student performance. One of best ways to improve indoor conditions across all these factors is through a high-performing building envelope, of which insulation plays a pivotal role.

Passive House is a German originated design standard ‘Passivhaus’ that focuses on healthy, comfortable, energy efficient buildings. It is performance based and focuses on building fabric and materials to offer an effective thermal envelope in both Residential & Commercial and Institutional & Educational buildings.

Resilient cities build on older patterns from previous iterations - they adapt to events and evolve over time. Older structures are now preserved and adapted for new purposes or community needs, such as old commercial riverways morphing into residential villages or entertainment precincts.

Good quality, long-term insulation performance in the building envelope is required to save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. There is a growing selection of innovative products that can help us improve insulation performance. One of these products is extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, which offers a combination of strength, durability and thermal efficiency that unlocks a range of design possibilities.

Left unchecked, condensation on the underside of metal roofs can be disastrous to the building as well as the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Architects, designers and specifiers need to err on the side of caution when specifying roof and ceiling systems to minimise the likelihood of condensation occurring, and protect the building structure from potentially irreversible damage.

When it comes to providing the best possible healthcare, being able to restrict and manage airflow to reduce the transfer of airborne pathogens is paramount. For this reason, hospitals, clinics, and specialty health facilities are complex buildings that must enable the highest hygiene standards possible, while remaining functional and aesthetically pleasing.

With moisture problems on the increase in Australia, the onus is on architects and builders to ensure they put preventative measures in place in new builds that will encourage ventilation, prevent dampness and manage condensation. Download this free resource to find out more about moisture management in residential building projects.

Featuring luxury apartments, a five-star hotel, WELL certified offices, retail and 2,000sqm of public space, Collins Arch was a hugely ambitious project - equally with ambitious environmental goals. With 15 floors of hotel space and at least 24 residential apartments, insulation became a key consideration for the project. Download this case study to find out how Fletcher Insulation teamed up with Expoconti to help achieve the ambitious energy ratings for the overall building.

In May 2019 a new National Construction Code introduced significant changes to the provisions outlined in Section J of Volume 1, which sets out the energy efficiency requirements of buildings. Download this free whitepaper to learn how the Kingspan Kooltherm® range aims to help the construction sector improve the thermal efficiency of building envelopes by providing exceptional insulation.

Responding to the environmental impact of energy production and pressure on the supply of natural resources, Durra Panel® has created a fully certified wall and ceiling board that insulates against sound and heat, while being stronger, safer and cheaper than an internal plasterboard wall. Download this whitepaper to learn more about the many benefits of using Durra Panel®.

Wall and ceiling linings in the updated National Construction Code (NCC) of 2016, some insulation products that were previously compliant, became non-compliant. Therefore it is imperative that specifiers check the compliance certifications of any product before specification. Download this whitepaper for a detailed look at the changes to testing requirements and the issues specifiers should be aware of when specifying under slab soffit insulation products.