Wool

Sheep's-wool insulation Sheep can adapt to many different environments as their wool protects them through hot, cold, damp and dry seasons. Man has also used wool for its protective properties and for the many other benefits offered by the material. Wool's unique advantage, though, is its ability to absorb moisture from the surrounding air, wit...

Find the right insulation material for your purpose. A wide range of insulation materials is available - each with different properties and features, and each suitable for different parts of the house. Increasingly, insulation products are available containing recycled material, such as wool, or in fully recycled formats

This is the sort of energy-conserving future Martin and Liz Irvine have planned for their family when they build their holiday home at Tupare on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour – and by next summer it should be a reality. The Auckland business couple wanted an out-of-Auckland getaway that was energy neutral – or better – for themselves and the...