The easiest way to retrofit roof insulation.
Loft Insulation is the ideal solution to efficiently and properly insulate ceiling, floor & mid-floor spaces. Installers work quickly because blown-in insulation fills the spaces around trusses, wires, pipes and irregular-shaped cavities, creating a complete thermal barrier for your home.
It is also a perfect option when you want a high-performance insulation product at an affordable installed price, giving you a practical way to upgrade your home without unnecessary cost.
Open
Roofs
Loft Insulation is the ideal product for blowing into an open roof cavity for complete coverage and high thermal performance.
Floors & Midfloors
Loft blown insulation is ideal for insulating cavities where access is limited, or you need to reduce noise between floors or walls.
New
Builds
Trufill system can be installed into walls, roofs and floors and is suitable for most Kiwi home builds. CodeMark certified.
In winter
Ceiling insulation keeps the heat you pay for in the rooms you use, so the house warms up faster and stays warm for longer.
In summer
It slows the heat that builds up in the roof space from reaching your ceilings, so rooms stay cooler on hot days.
Ceiling insulation or roof insulation, what is the difference?
In most New Zealand homes, ceiling insulation and roof insulation mean the same job. The insulation sits in the roof space, on top of the ceiling, and keeps heat in the rooms below. Some people call that space the attic.
Whatever you call it, that roof space is where Loft is blown. Homes with an open roof cavity suit Loft too. Read more about open roof insulation.
Why Choose Loft
The question is more, why wouldn’t you choose Loft?
Loft Blown Insulation is ideal for both retrofit and new-build applications. It provides consistent thermal performance against outdoor temperatures, and it helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures at the same time. Installers can apply the product at high densities alongside a windwash barrier to further improve thermal performance and achieve high R-Values year-round. The product is made with recycled glass, and trained installers can quickly and efficiently place it into most homes.
Learn more about Loft Insulation by clicking the link below.
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FAQ
Yes Loft insulation is completely safe for the family.
Loft is made with up to 80% recycled glass and inert materials that are non-combustible and can help inhibit the spread of fire. For recessed lights we specify XLP protectors around every light. Loft is a non-combustible material.
Loft Insulation is extremely durable and has a life expectancy of over 50 years!
Did you know that over 30% of your home’s heating costs can come from poor or missing insulation? The same can apply to more than 30% of your cooling costs as well.
Once you understand how heat moves, this makes sense. Warm air naturally rises, while cooler air drops. This simple physics has a big impact on how your home performs.
When you heat a room, warm air rises and collects near the ceiling. Without insulation, that warmth transfers through the ceiling into the roof space and eventually outside. As the room loses heat, cooler air drops back down, creating a cycle where warm air keeps rising and escaping. As a result, your heating system works harder and costs more to run.
Likewise, cooling a room creates the opposite challenge. During hot days, the roof space heats up quickly. Because roofs have limited airflow, hot air builds up and warms everything it touches, including the ceiling. The ceiling then radiates heat back into the room. Meanwhile, most fixed air conditioning units sit high on the wall, exactly where warmer air collects. This forces the system to cool air that is already hotter than the rest of the room.
In addition, the temperature sensor in the unit measures air at wall height rather than floor level. As a result, the system can overcool the space, which increases energy use unnecessarily.
When you combine these effects, a significant portion of both heating and cooling costs can escape through an uninsulated roof space.
That’s why ceiling insulation plays such an important role in improving comfort and reducing energy use. Talk to one of our friendly loft insulation resellers to find out how you can insulate your ceiling and improve the performance of your home.
Quite simply Loft ceiling insulation works to keep the outside temperature out and the inside temperature in! Think of it like a lid on a chilly bin or vacuum flask, if you put hot food in it stays warm and if you put cold food in it stays cold. It works to stop/slow temperature transfer. The better the insulation grade or type of insulation product you use the less temperature transfer there is, so the better the insulation works. Inadequate ceiling insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes.
Correctly designed & fitted insulation:
- Saves money and our nation’s limited energy resources
- Makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house
- Ceilings warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Poorly insulated homes are usually cold & damp, with occupants crowded over a heater in one area to keep warm. Homes insulated with the full proven systems like Loft use similar amounts of energy to keep your whole home at a healthy, comfortable temperature.
Loft is a premium insulation produt, and one of the best insulation products available allowing you to keep the outside temperature our and the inside temperature in!
The total installed thermal roofing insulation effectiveness of Loft is superior to batting or blanket, as it covers the full ceiling – without joints, gaps, thermal bridging, or vented cavities commonly found between linings and batting or blanket insulation. It provides premier insulation values. Batting insulation or blanket materials need at least two layers to achieve the same installed thermal effectiveness of Loft insulation.
Old insulation removal may be necessary before new Loft insulation is installed eg insulfluf removal. Talk to us today about installing Loft insulation into your roof or attic.
Use our insulation calculator to get an estimate of how much it would cost to improve the comfort of your home.
Yes. Warm air rises, so a poorly insulated ceiling is one of the main ways a home loses heat. Good ceiling insulation keeps more of that heat inside in winter, and slows heat from the roof space reaching your rooms in summer.
It depends on the R-value your home needs. Loft installed to R6.0 is about 294mm deep. For rentals, ceiling insulation installed before 1 July 2016 must be at least 120mm thick. The full thickness table is in the Loft technical specifications.
For new homes, the Building Code benchmark for ceilings is R6.6 in every climate zone. Rentals need R2.9 in most of the North Island, and R3.3 on the central plateau and in the South Island. A home you own and live in has no legal minimum, but those figures are a good guide.
Yes. Loft can be blown over your existing ceiling insulation as an extra layer. Your installer checks what’s already there first.
It depends on your roof space. Blown insulation like Loft fills gaps and tight spaces and forms one continuous layer, which suits most ceilings. Compare the types of ceiling insulation to see the options.
Use the ceiling insulation cost calculator for an estimate based on your roof area. Calculators provide an indicative cost only. For a formal quote, please contact the Safe-R Insulation team.
Loft is non-combustible (tested to AS1530.1), formaldehyde free and made with up to 80% recycled glass. Downlights and transformers are kept clear.
Most projects are completed within a day or two.
Still Have Some Questions?
If you still have some questions about Loft Insulation or would like to have a chat to one of our customer service representatives feel free to give us a call.
Looking for your local installers?
- If you live in Canterbury, find your local insulation installers in Christchurch.
- If you live in wider Auckland region, find your local insulation installers in Auckland.
- If you live in wider Wellington region, find your local insulation installers in Wellington.
