NEW HOMES
BUILDING A NEW HOME?
If you are planning to build a new home, talk to us first. We can sit down with your architect and propose the best products for the future of your home. Most home’s are quoted for the basic install, however we can provide you with the “total package” to suit your needs and lifestyle. We have a vast range of products available to suit your new build, from exterior walls and ceilings, to the whole home - internals included.
Our team of highly skilled staff, are experienced with new builds. All builds are equipped with the best products to match site location and sound transmission whilst adhering to the minimum requirements specified in the plans.
Our acoustic products are rated R2.6 and R2.8 for exterior walls. These hold a higher rating than most other products available on the market for performance.
All products are installed within best practice guidelines as per insulation standards NZS4246 and NZS4243 at time of installation. We can supply you with Eliment insulation, or if you prefer, supply us with a product from your preferred merchant.
We prefer to to install High-Grade products to meet the home fit and healthy homes standards up to and beyond the 2021 requirements. If you would prefer either minimum grade products or alternative products please feel free to discuss this with us during your consultation.
If you send the plans directly to us we can have a price to you within 48 hours. Click here to email plans or use the form below.
Please refer to these links for further information:
Sustainable Homes
Healthy Homes Guarantees Act
For a healthy home check please visit Home Fit
RENOVATIONS
RENOVATING YOUR HOME?
Insulating your home is the single most effective measure you can take to keep your home warm and to save money on energy bills. A well-insulated home will provide year-round comfort.
Installing or even improving your insulation will increase the amount of heat kept inside your home. This means your home heats up quicker and requires less energy to stay warm. As a result, saving you money.
A poorly insulated home uses up to 30% more energy to heat than one with insulation installed correctly. This makes insulation one of the smartest investments you can make in your home. Insulation in most cases is generally a “one-off install”. It pays to get this right with experienced installers.
From 1st July 2019 all rental homes are to have a minimum of 70mm insulation in the ceiling and underfloor insulation. From 1st July 2021, rental homes require a top up of ceiling insulation to 120mm minimum and underfloor to have ground vapour barrier installed (if the floor is fully enclosed). Extraction and ventilation are also part of the criteria.
Rental Requirements for Insulation Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and Gisborne are:
Ceiling Minimum of R2.9 or 120mm
Floor Minimum of R1.3
Walls (if possible) R1.9
We recommend a minimum of R3.6 segment for ceilings with nothing present. For underfloor we recommend a minimum of R1.5, but prefer R1.8 for better performance longterm.
GET IN TOUCH
S.L.A.B. Insulation Installers can come to you for a no-obligation on-site quote almost anywhere in the region. Feel free to contact us for more information on 0800 768 449
“Having had the opportunity to work for this company briefly to help out a friend I can see that this company are interested more in providing a great service and doing the best they can for the customer rather than being more interested in the bottom dollar. Personally, I have found that the product they use, Earthwool, is a much better product than Pinkbatts. If you are wanting a good product, installed to proper standards, with a company that really does the best they can, give Blair a call. I promise you will not be sorry.”