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POLYSTYRENE INSULATION
- APPLICATION:
- CEILINGS
- WALLS
- UNDERFLOOR
- CONCRETE SLAB
Check your Trade PriceAbout Polystyrene Insulation
Polystyrene insulation is a rigid solution which is available in a range of formats. Underfloor insulation may be one its best known applications (largely thanks to NZ brand EXPOL insulation) but there are products available to meet a wide variety of needs including concrete floor (or slab) insulation, garage door insulation, and wall insulation as well as underfloor insulation.
| INSTALLATION | A rigid product which allows for easy cutting but can be challenging to move in tight spaces. Customised floor fixings can be used to keep sheets in place. Basic PPE gear including mask, eye coverings and gloves can be used when needed. |
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INSULATION - A WARM DRY HOME
Whether renovating or building insulation is vital component, it helps control the thermal energy flow throughout your build. Check out the insulation options on offer at PlaceMakers, from Fibreglass to Wool.
EXPOL INSULATION
EXPOL manufactures New Zealand's largest range of solid polystyrene insulation and has been trusted by Kiwis for more than 40 years. EXPOL insulation offers a range of products including their ever-popular underfloor insulation which is specifically designed for Kiwi homes. They also manufacture concrete slab, skillion roof and garage door insulation solutions among a host of other niche products.
In 2010 EXPOL opened their first recycling plant which sees them recycling not only their own products but also other manufacturers' polystyrene products through a comprehensive recycling scheme.
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Featured Product
UNDERFLOOR INSULATION
EXPOL Underfloor Insulation uses expanded polystyrene panels designed to fit between the joists under a timber floor. It is used in normal urban home environments and is available in white with an R value of 1.4 or 2.5 and black with an R value of 1.8 or 3.1 for more extreme environments.
Expol's polystyrene underfloor insulation adheres to H1 guidelines and is ideal for use in personal houses or properties which are tenanted.
SHOP EXPOL INSULATION
Do it Once, Do it right with EXPOL UnderFloor Insulation
SHOP POLYSTYRENE INSULATION
Your local PlaceMakers team can help source what you need to get the job done!
Why are products marked Direct from Supplier or POA?
These products are ordered directly from the supplier or another branch for you. Our branch team will call you to confirm if we can source the product and let you know delivery time frames and costs (if any).
Once you accept this you will be provided a payment link to complete your purchase.
Here's what we'll do for you:
- This product is not currently sitting in your local store.
- Request this product by adding it to cart and completing check out.
- You will not be charged today.
- Next, your local team member will give you a call to help order it in, just for you.
These items are specifically sourced for you, and cannot be returned unless faulty, read more.
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All Over H1
Want to be 'All over H1'? Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code, which regulates the energy efficiency of buildings, is undergoing its biggest changes in more than a decade. The first phase of implementation began on Thursday 3 November 2022, with a further set of requirements beginning from 1 May 2023.
Safety Gear
Installing insulation? Choose from our huge range of PPE to keep yourself and others safe on the job site.
