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Health & Safety

As well as offering long-lasting performance, InsulPro’s products are safe. That is underlined by the fact that most New Zealanders sleep with a polyester pillow and under a polyester duvet.

Why are our insulation products safe? 
No Glues

There are NO glues used in making any of our insulation products – ceiling, wall or underfloor thermal insulation and acoustic insulation 

Glues are known to break down over time, and can release a chemical called formaldehyde. The World Health Organisation - International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued a press release in June 2004, notifying that there is now sufficient evidence to re-classify formaldehyde as carcinogenic to humans.

 
NOVAtherm Ceiling and Wall Insulation, NOVAfloor Underfloor Insulation and NOVAhush Acoustic Insulation have been tested for formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) all meet the international Greenguard criteria for these emissions.

Not itchy
Polyester is not itchy, or an irritant, so it is comfortable to install.  You don't even need protective gear to install it – it won’t irritate or scratch your skin.  In fact, you could just wrap yourself up in NOVAtherm and safely go to sleep (it’s the same material that most duvets and pillows are made of).
 
Fire safe
NOVAtherm, NOVAfloor and NOVAhush are self extinguishing products. They have been tested in accordance with AS 1530.3. and meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. For details of the test results see the product technical data sheets.
 

Fire Indices

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Ignatability

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Spread of Flame

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Heat Evolved

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Smoke Developed

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2

Safe to install
InsulPro’s insulation products are safe and easy to work with. Every pack comes with detailed fitting instructions. If you choose to install your own insulation, getting it right matters so please follow these instructions carefully. 

To check out our DIY installation guidelines now please click here

Do you have downlights in your home?
When installing insulation in your home you need to consider the downlights in your ceiling.  Click here to read the full information on safely installing insulation with downlights

Why are our insulation products healthy for you and your family?
Because it's drier and warmer, a well-insulated home is a lot healthier for families. A cold, damp home can promote mould and mildew, which can lead to asthma, recurring colds and flu.

A recent study by the Wellington School of Medicine confirmed that people who live in insulated homes are healthier.  The ideal minimum temperature recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for a home is 18 degrees Celsius. Without effective insulation, that temperature is difficult and expensive to achieve.

Installers of NOVAtherm Ceiling and Wall Insulation and NOVAfloor Underfloor Insulation have plenty of stories to back up this finding, like the experience of Hamilton home owner Tash:
 
“The house is now significantly warmer and drier, vastly improving my son’s
respiratory conditions resulting in a peaceful night’s sleep for all.”