If you have pre-customised this work section using the "questions and answers" provided as part of the downloading process, it may be necessary to amend some clauses to suit the final project-specific version.
The section must still be checked and customised to suit the project being specified, by removing any other irrelevant details and adding project-specific details and selections.
This section relates to the supply and installation of ecoinsulation® glasswool thermal insulation.
It includes:
Modify or extend the above description to suit the project being specified.
NOTE: Retrofit exterior wall or internal firewalls, insulation requires a Building Consent to the Building Act 2004, schedule 1, clause 13.
For compliance of the building thermal envelope use:
- NZBC H1/AS1 or VM1 Energy Efficiency for all housing & buildings up to 300m²
- NZBC H1/AS2 or VM2 Energy Efficiency for buildings greater than 300m²
The Acceptable Solutions contain a Schedule and a Calculation method & the Verification Methods contain a Modelling method for determining construction R-values required.
ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation is manufactured by Knauf Insulation using bio-soluble glasswool with up to 80% post-consumer recycled glass, bonded with ECOSE® Technology, a binder based on rapidly renewable materials instead of petro-based chemicals, with no added formaldehyde, dyes or artificial colours. ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), and zero Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Note that not all products listed in SELECTIONS are currently covered by BRANZ Appraisal 1049 or CodeMark certificate CMNZ30095. Products not covered have been identified in SELECTIONS.
Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for wall underlay and roofing underlay.
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Refer to relevant blown-in insulation section for areas where installing segment insulation is impractical.
Include cross references to other sections where these contain related work.
Refer to roofing sections for roofing underlays.
Refer to the general section 1232 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS for abbreviations and definitions used throughout the specification.
Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. The following documents are specifically referred to in this section:
NZBC H1/AS1-AS2 | Energy efficiency |
AS 1530.1 | Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Combustibility test for materials |
Electrical installations (Known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) | |
Energy efficiency - Installing bulk thermal insulation in residential buildings | |
Thermal insulation materials for buildings - General criteria and technical provisions | |
Fire hazard testing - Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, conformity test arrangement and guidance | |
CodeMark™ CMNZ30095 verC | Knauf Insulation |
Delete from the DOCUMENTS clause any document not cited. List any additional cited documents.
H1/AS1 cites NZS 4246 sections 5 Walls, 6 Ceilings & Roofs, 7 Underfloor - Suspended Framed Floors and 10 Concrete Slab-on-Ground Insulation for the installation of insulation in light timber and steel frame residential buildings.
NZS 4246 refers to AS/NZS 60695.11.5 and AS/NZS 60598.2.2 (2001 & 2016). The Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010 only refer to AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2001.
AS/NZS 3000:2007 is cited in the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, which is cited by NZBC G9/VM1. AS/NZS 3000:2018 is cited in NZBC C/AS1-AS2 Appendix in relation to smoke control in air handling systems. This section uses both versions where they equally apply, and a date is suffixed where there is a difference e.g. the 2018 version covers most recent technologies. Amend the section if you want to use a particular version or a particular instance (by suffixing with the version date e.g. AS/NZS 3000:2018).
The following are related documents and if referred to in the work section need to be added to the list of DOCUMENTS:
NZBC E2/AS1 | External moisture |
NZBC G6/AS1 | Airborne and impact sound |
NZBC H1/VM1-VM2 | Energy efficiency |
Methods of determining the total thermal resistance of parts of buildings | |
Insulation of lightweight-framed and solid-timber houses | |
Zinc and zinc/aluminium-alloy coatings on steel wire | |
AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2001 | Luminaires- Particular Requirements - Recessed luminaires |
AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2016 | Luminaires- Particular Requirements - Recessed luminaires |
BRANZ BU 647 | Recessed downlights |
BRANZ BU 672 | Specifying floors under H1 |
BRANZ BU 676 | Complying with H1-Housing, and buildings up to 300 m2 |
BRANZ publication | House insulation guide |
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
The BRANZ House Insulation Guide provides thermal resistance of common components and is based on calculations from NZS 4214. However, refer to NZBC H1/AS1 or AS2 Appendix E & F to determine the thermal resistance of slab-on-ground floors, windows and doors, the BRANZ House Insulation Guide should not be used due to differences in calculation methods and assumptions.
Manufacturer and supplier documents relating to this part of the work:
ecoinsulation® glasswool Technical Data Sheets
ecoinsulation® glasswool Install Instructions
BRANZ Appraisal 1049 - ecoinsulation glasswool
Eurofins Gold Certificate: IACG-323-01-25-2002
Jensen Hughes FireMark: AC100.3
ISO 9001 Certificate Registration No. 44 100 190742
List documents relating to this part of the work, i.e. technical product/system specifications, test reports, appraisals, certification, etc. Normally they will be referred to in the text by the abbreviated title.
Manufacturer/supplier contact details
Company: | Knauf Insulation Ltd |
Web: | |
Email: | info.nz@knaufinsulation.com |
Telephone: | 0800 562 834 |
It is important to ensure that all personnel on site have access to accurate, up to date technical information on the many products, materials and equipment used on a project. In most cases individual products are not used in isolation, but form part of a building process. Also a particular manufacturer and/or supplier requirements for handling, storage, preparation, installation, finishing and protection of their product can vary from what might be considered the norm. Access to technical information can help overcome this potential problem.
Provide a material manufacturer/supplier warranty:
~ years | For unfaced ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation materials (ceiling segments, ceiling rolls, wall segments) |
Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.
Refer to Manufacturer's warranty for warranty period
Modify or expand the clause to suit project or manufacturer/supplier requirements, options include:
Provide an installer/applicator warranty:
~ years | For installation of insulation |
Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.
Refer to Manufacturer's warranty for warranty period
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Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to qualifications.
Substitutions are not permitted to any of the specified systems, components and associated products listed in this section.
ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation is not deemed combustible, to test criteria under AS/NZS 60695.11.5
NOTE 1: When insulation abutting or covering recessed downlights is intended to be in contact with IC, CA 80, CA 135 luminaires the insulation must withstand a 30's Needle Flame test to AS/NZS 60695.11.5. ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation meets this requirement.
NOTE 2: Refer to the Needle Flame Test by UL International Ltd - Test Report 12910798-SA00, dated 20th June 2019.
ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation meets the requirements of the NZBC when used in accordance with the conditions and limitations of its Certificate of Conformity CMNZ30095.
The certificate provides third parties compliance to NZBC Clauses and standards specified within the certificate, provided that installation of the system is in accordance with conditions and limitations of its Certificate of Conformity - Application Guidelines and Datasheets listed in this clause are from the CodeMark conditions and limitations.
ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal and Acoustic Wall segments, non-combustible and certified Red List Free glasswool insulation to AS/NZS 4859.1, manufactured using up to 80% recycled glass with DriTherm® silicone treatment and ECOSE® Technology plant -based binder. Available in a range of segment sizes, thicknesses and R-values. Refer to SELECTIONS.
Suitable for external wall, internal wall and mid-floor applications in new and existing timber framed and steel framed buildings.
ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal Ceiling segments, non-combustible and certified Red List Free glasswool insulation to AS/NZS 4859.1, manufactured using up to 80% recycled glass with DriTherm® silicone treatment and ECOSE® Technology plant-based binder. Available in Standard Ceiling, Ceiling High Performance and Skillion High Performance variations in a range of segment sizes, thicknesses and R-values. Refer to SELECTIONS.
Suitable for ceiling level and skillion roof applications in new and existing timber framed and steel framed buildings.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to delivery, storage and handling of products.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
Refer to 1250 TEMPORARY WORKS & SERVICES for protection requirements.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to defective or damaged work, removal of protection and cleaning.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
Check work previously carried out and confirm it is of the required standard for this part of the work.
Refer to the general section 1270 CONSTRUCTION for general requirements.
Amend this clause to describe specific standards and tolerances to be achieved in carrying out this part of the work. Although such tolerances are typically included in standards (NZS, AS/NZS etc) in certain circumstances it is worth restating these in this clause.
Lay, install, fit and fix insulation without gaps, tucks, folds and over compaction to NZBC H1/AS1 or AS2 and ecoinsulation® requirements and installation instructions. For all housing and buildings up to 300m², install in accordance to NZS 4246 sections 5 Walls, 6 Ceilings & Roofs, 7 Underfloor - Suspended Framed Floors and 10 Concrete Slab-on-Ground Insulation, for residential light timber or steel framed buildings. Allow insulation to re-loft/relax prior to installation. Do not cover vents. Lift up electrical wires, lighting transformers/controllers and lay the insulation underneath.
These standards give minimum building element thermal resistance (R-values). Achieving these will depend on the quality of the insulation.
CAUTION: Electrical cables and equipment partially or completely surrounded with bulk thermal insulation may overheat and fail. This applies to wiring installed prior to 1989.
Non-residential recessed light fittings to AS/NZS 3000, 4.5.2.3.5;
Refer to clause INSULATION CLEARANCES GENERALLY for clearances.
Insulation abutting or covering recessed downlights must pass the needle flame test to AS/NZS 60695.11.5, as required by AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2001 (cited in Electrical (Safety) Regulations, Schedule 4).
Note; CA 80, CA135, IC, IC-F & NON-IC are cited in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2001. But CA 90, CA135, IC, IC-4 and Do-not Cover, are only in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2016, which makes CA 90, IC-4 & Do-not Cover, alternative solutions. However all clearances stated comply with AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2016 and AS/NZS 3000:2018.
IC-4 due to low/zero air transfer requirements, is generally recommended for unventilated roof spaces, like skillion/compact and Passive House roofs.
Residential recessed light fittings to AS/NZS 3000, 4.5.2.3.5;
Refer to clause INSULATION CLEARANCES GENERALLY for clearances.
Insulation abutting or covering recessed downlights must pass the needle flame test to AS/NZS 60695.11.5, as required by AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2001 (cited in Electrical (Safety) Regulations, Schedule 4 and NZS 4246).
Note; CA 80, CA135, IC & IC-F are cited in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2001. But CA 90, CA135, IC, & IC-4, are only in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2016, which makes CA 90 & IC-4 fittings alternative solutions. However all insulation clearances for all the above fittings comply with NZS 4246, which complies with NZBC H1/AS1.
IC-4 due to low/zero air transfer requirements, is generally recommended for unventilated roof spaces, like skillion/compact and Passive House roofs.
Insulation may need to have a gap to some mechanical and electrical services and equipment, including ducts and chimneys. The gaps should be to the NZS 4246 based tables below or to the equipment manufacturer requirements if they require larger gaps. Smaller gaps to manufacturer requirements can be used for equipment specifically manufactured with heat shielding or similar (excludes light fittings). Installed gap not to be more than 50mm bigger than the required gap.
The following tables are subject to:
LIGHT FITTINGS
Type of fitting | Minimum insulation clearance | Comments |
Recessed, marked NON-IC, or unmarked | 100mm(increase if over 100W) | NON-IC fittings and new or old unmarked & unknown fittings, and/or insulation. Secure insulation. |
Recessed, CA 80, CA 90 or CA 135 | Abut fittings | Do NOT cover the fittings |
Recessed, IC, IC-F or IC-4 | Abut & cover fittings | Ensure insulation complies |
Recessed, marked Do-Not-Cover | Manufacturers clearances | Do not cover the fittings |
Independent control gear | Place on top of insulation and 50mm from fitting | If not on top allow 50mm clearance to insulation, do not cover. Includes, transformers, ballasts & drivers etc. Maintain clearance by placing guard around control gear, refer to NZS 4246 figure 15. |
Surface fittings not exposed to insulation | Nil | Where surface fittings are isolated from insulation by appropriate linings. Excludes high heat fittings. |
Surface fittings & exposed insulation | 200mm | This is exposed insulation to any part of the exposed fitting & bulb/tube (e.g. exposed light in an unlined basement). Secure insulation. |
Note; CA 80, CA135, IC, IC-F & NON-IC are cited in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2001. But CA 90, CA135, IC, IC-4 and Do-not Cover, are only in AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2016, which makes CA 90, IC-4 & Do-not Cover fittings, alternative solutions.
However for residential applications all insulation clearances for all the above fittings comply with NZS 4246, which complies with NZBC H1/AS1. But for Non-residential all clearances stated comply with AS/NZS 60598.2.2: 2016 and AS/NZS 3000:2018.
FOR MINIMUM INSULATION CLEARANCES TO INBUILT RECESSED HOT APPLIANCES refer to NZS 4246
EXTRACTS, VENTS, PIPES & ROOF UNDERLAY
Application | Minimum insulation clearance | Comments |
Ducted fan motors | 50mm | Includes ducted rangehoods, extractors etc. Applies to the motor unit and electrical enclosures (not the ducts). |
Ducted fan ducts | Abut | Excludes motor unit and electrical enclosures. |
Unducted fan motors usually discharging to ceiling space | 200mm | Includes unducted, rangehoods, extractors etc, discharging into roof space. To prevent debris falling into motor. Clearance may be able to be reduced, by providing a fixed barrier around the vent. |
Passive vents (still in use) | 200mm | To prevent debris falling through. Clearance may be able to be reduced, with more cohesive insulation, like some of the rigid plastic types or providing a fixed barrier around the vent. |
Plumbing penetrations through floors | 100mm | Keep gap between pipe penetration and floor insulation in case of leaks. |
Roofing material/underlay | 25mm | From underside of roofing or flexible roofing underlay, to prevent wicking. |
Note; unducted fans (bathroom & kitchen extracts) and passive vents discharging into ceiling spaces are not recommended and are probably difficult to achieve under the NZBC, but may be encountered in existing buildings.
Amend this whole clause to suit the project requirements.
These tables in part, may repeat some information that is also in other clauses, usually it is not identical and provides further detail. It is an option to delete the repeated information from here or the other related clause if it is necessary, or leave both instances to reinforce the point.
CAUTION: Electrical cables and equipment partially or completely surrounded with bulk thermal insulation may overheat and fail. This applies to wiring installed prior to 1989.
Cut insulation using a sharp craft knife.
Measure distance between studs and cut ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal and Acoustic Wall segments to friction fit between framing members with front face of insulation flush with framing. Leave no gaps and maintaining full thickness of insulation over whole installation. If cavity depth is greater than the insulation nominal thickness, fix or strap the insulation to secure. Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, behind outlet boxes, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork.
Measure distance between studs and cut ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal and Acoustic Wall segments to friction fit with one side of the segment in the metal C-channel and other edge butted against the next metal stud. Leave no gaps and maintaining full thickness of insulation over whole installation. If cavity depth is greater than the insulation nominal thickness, fix or strap the insulation to secure. Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, behind outlet boxes, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork.
Friction fit ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal Ceiling segments between ceiling framing members, leaving no gaps and maintaining full thickness of insulation over whole installation. R7.0 Ceiling batt is designed to expand over truss chords / ceiling joists without the need for notching of batts. Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork. Leave gap around metal flues to the manufacturer requirements.
Loose lay ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal Ceiling segments over the ceiling framing and between truss chords, leaving no gaps and maintaining full thickness of insulation over whole installation. Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork. Leave gap around metal flues to the manufacturer requirements.
Friction fit ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal Ceiling segments between ceiling framing members, level with the top of the framing. Loose lay a layer of ecoinsulation® Thermal Ceiling roll over the ceiling framing, laid at 90° to the framing direction. Leave no gaps and maintaining full thickness of insulation over whole installation. Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork. Leave gap around metal flues to the manufacturer requirements.
Note: 90mm high density (wall) product can be used as the first layer of a double layer system layer and is extremely effective as it is the same height as the bottom chord of the truss or joist. Modify clause if required.
Friction fit ecoinsulation® glasswool Thermal Ceiling segments between roof rafters, flush with the face of the rafter, leaving no gaps and maintaining a continuous clearance of 25mm minimum between the insulation and the roofing membrane (underlay). Cut insulation pieces as required to fill small spaces, gaps around penetrations and other obstructions. Without compressing, tuck insulation behind wiring, plumbing or ductwork. Leave gap around metal flues to the manufacturer requirements.
Note: NZBC E2/AS1 states 20mm minimum clearance where insulation is used below membrane roof substrate.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for completion requirements and if required commissioning requirements.
ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation packaging is recyclable.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
For further details on selections go to www.ecoinsulation.co.nz.
Substitutions are not permitted to the following, unless stated otherwise.
If substitutions are permitted modify the statement above, ensure the NO SUBSTITUTIONS clause from GENERAL is treated the same.
Select the options to suit the project and delete options not specified.
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Density: | ~kg/m³ |
Note: To meet NZBC G6/AS1, acoustic insulation must be 75mm minimum thickness and 10kg/m³ minimum density. The use of insulation below 90mm thickness as a proposed alternative solution requires field testing to NZBC G6/VM1 to demonstrate compliance.
Product: | R-value: | Thickness: | Size: | Density (kg/m3): |
Thermal and Acoustic Wall segments | R1.3 | 45mm | 570mm x 11500mm | 20.5 |
| R2.2 | 90mm | 580mm x 1160mm | 10.8 |
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Thermal and Acoustic Wall SoundShield segments | R2.6 | 90mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 20.1 |
| R2.6 | 90mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 20.1 |
| R2.8 | 90mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 30.7 |
| R2.8 | 90mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 30.7 |
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Thermal and Acoustic Wall 140mm High Performance segments | R3.2 (not covered by BRANZ Appraisal) | 140mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 9.3 |
| R4.1 | 140mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 22.6 |
| R4.4 | 140mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 30.7 |
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Thermal Ceiling High Performance segments | R4.2 | 180mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 10.1 |
| R7.0 | 330mm | 460mm x 1200mm | 8.0 |
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Thermal Ceiling Skillion High Performance segments | R5.0 | 165mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 29.0 |
| R6.0 | 215mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 17.5 |
| R7.4 | 265mm | 570mm x 1160mm | 18.0 |
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Thermal Ceiling segments | R3.6 | 160mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 9.2 |
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Thermal Ceiling High Performance segments | R4.2 | 180mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 10.1 |
| R7.0 | 330mm | 460mm x 1200mm | 8.0 |
Note: NZBC H1/AS1-AS2, 2.1.2 Schedule Method, for roofs with a roof space where the insulation is installed over the horizontal ceiling, the minimum construction R-values for a roof in all climatic zones may be reduced to R3.3 for a distance of up to 500mm from the outer edge of the ceiling perimeter where space restrictions do not allow full-thickness insulation to be installed.
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Product: | R-value: | Thickness: | Size: | Density (kg/m3): |
Thermal Ceiling segments | R3.6 | 160mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 9.2 |
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Thermal Ceiling High Performance segments | R4.2 | 180mm | 430mm x 1160mm | 10.1 |
| R7.0 | 330mm | 460mm x 1200mm | 8.0 |
Note: NZBC H1/AS1-AS2, 2.1.2 Schedule Method, for roofs with a roof space where the insulation is installed over the horizontal ceiling, the minimum construction R-values for a roof in all climatic zones may be reduced to R3.3 for a distance of up to 500mm from the outer edge of the ceiling perimeter where space restrictions do not allow full-thickness insulation to be installed.
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Brand: | ecoinsulation® glasswool |
Product: | Thermal Ceiling - Skillion High Performance segments |
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R-value: | Thickness: | Density (kg/m3): |
R5.0 | 165mm | 29.0 |
R6.0 | 215mm | 17.5 |
R7.4 | 265mm | 18.0 |
Note: NZBC H1/AS1-AS2, 2.1.2 Schedule Method, for roofs with a roof space where the insulation is installed over the horizontal ceiling, the minimum construction R-values for a roof in all climatic zones may be reduced to R3.3 for a distance of up to 500mm from the outer edge of the ceiling perimeter where space restrictions do not allow full-thickness insulation to be installed.