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December 11, 2023
10 reasons why New Zealand homes should be professionally insulated and have good airtightness
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION - External Insulation and Airtightness Professional installation of external insulation and airtightness measures help make…
April 19, 2023
St Heliers 1960’s family home DeepRetr0fit plans
A DeepRetr0fit Assessment and action plan for a 1960's family home in St Heliers. “Our typical family home in St Heliers had many things done right,…
April 19, 2023
Massey 1970’s 3 bedroom DeepRetr0fit implementation
DeepRetrofit Assessment and interventions on a typical 1970’s weatherboard home. “We bought our first home, a typical 1970’s property in West…
April 19, 2023
Sandringham 1920’s Bungalow DeepRetr0fit Plan
What might you need to consider when undertaking a typical NZ Bungalow DeepRetr0fit? “We own a bungalow in Sandringham which is typically in good…
April 10, 2023
Why professional insulation installation?
At Enstall, we pride ourselves on an end-to-end professional insulation installation service for our clients. Our regular positive feedback from…
April 2, 2023
Blow-in Wall Insulation benefits
What are the benefits of retrofitting wall insulation in New Zealand? Increased energy efficiency: Retrofitting wall insulation can help to reduce…
March 30, 2023
Insulation Extraction
Why remove old loose insulation from your ceiling? Improved Indoor Air Quality: Over time, insulation in ceilings can accumulate dust, debris, and…
February 8, 2023
Flood Damaged Insulation
Flood Damaged Insulation We know many in the Auckland region have been affected by flooding from recent storms, and our thoughts are with all those…
January 5, 2023
Recycling – It’s just part of our insulation DNA!
Recycled content in the insulation we use. At Enstall, where possible we select products and brands that include recycled content. Not only does…
August 7, 2022
External insulation for new construction
External insulation has not been used frequently in New Zealand - until now that is!
July 12, 2022
Mind the gaps!
Stop the (energy) leaks in your home Gaps around your windows and doors are air leaks through your home’s thermal envelope − these gaps allow for a…
May 26, 2022
Completing the thermal envelope of your existing home
Insulation is a great way to improve the performance of your home. An improved thermal envelope helps keep the energy you put into your home (heat)…
May 5, 2022
Understanding the Benefits of Higher R-Values
The New Zealand Building Code is set to receive its largest update in decades. The H1 Energy Efficiency clause has been updated with significant…
March 21, 2022
What is Acoustic Insulation?
What is Acoustic Insulation? Sound travels in different ways through walls and floors. Acoustic insulation is designed to disrupt those sound wave…
March 8, 2022
Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion at Enstall
Celebrating International Women's Day at Enstall Our strong and diverse team: 50% of our support & decision team are women 15% of our insulation…
January 23, 2022
Underfloor Insulation Options
Underfloor insulation options - timber construction There are many options to consider for underfloor insulation to the underside of timber-framed…
January 11, 2022
What is Deep Retrofit?
What does a Deep Retrofit involve? The Deep Retrofit of an existing home means following a plan and carrying out multiple energy efficiency upgrades…
December 21, 2021
H1 Update November 2021
MBIE released the H1 updates on 29th November 2021 - what does this mean? As a specialist insulation installer, we thought a quick overview of the H1…
November 26, 2021
Summer is here!
The days are long and hot. Why should I think about insulation? It may seem crazy to think about insulation in summer when the days are hot but now…
November 23, 2021
Upgrading ceiling insulation in existing homes
My house already has some ceiling insulation which looks quite old. Can I place new insulation over the top? The simple answer is Yes. The existing…
November 5, 2021
LED Downlights – What’s the story?
It’s a little bit trendy at the moment to have LED lighting in your home, but is there any real benefit to doing this? The short answer is yes. The…
October 20, 2021
1920’s Bungalow renovation, transition from draughty to toasty
How to turn a 1920's Bungalow from cold and draughty to warm and toasty! “My children and I have lived through 10 cold winters in our 1920’s…
October 13, 2021
Are we going to see substantive changes to H1 in 2021?
In April 2021, MBIE released the consultation document outlining possible changes to H1. MBIE's stated objective of the proposed changes was to make…
October 12, 2021
Building for Climate Change
The New Zealand building and construction sector is a significant contributor to climate change. Greenhouse gasses are emitted when we produce…
October 8, 2021
Health and safety – it is everyone’s responsibility
Everyone knows the basic PPE gear they are meant to wear on a construction site; A hard hat, steel toe boots, hi-vis vests, and eye protection are…
September 27, 2021
Gaps in insulation?
Is your house like a bucket with holes in it? Heat energy flows just like water. Imagine purchasing a bucket with holes in it - makes a better sieve…
September 23, 2021
3 simple tricks to reduce energy waste in your home
The world's energy demands and costs continue to increase. Here at Enstall we are passionate about doing our part to help you reduce your energy…
September 17, 2021
Why “SupaCharge” (upgrade) my Underfloor Insulation?
I have assessed or installed many (probably thousands) of Auckland homes. After assessing the underfloor insulation of so many high-value Auckland…
September 17, 2021
Insulation – DIY or Professional?
We often hear about homeowners who install their own insulation. This is a great DIY attitude, but is professional installation better value?……