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Insulating a nation

1 December 2024

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One of the fastest growing names in insulation worldwide has partnered with CARTERS Building Supplies to help keep temperatures better balanced in Kiwi homes.

Bringing warmth to the world is what Knauf Insulation does. As one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide, the brand has partnered with CARTERS Building Supplies to be the exclusive supplier of its unique residential branded glasswool products in New Zealand.  

Certified to be free from formaldehyde and other chemicals with a DECLARE ‘Red List Free’ status, is confirmation that these products are free of harmful ingredients that can pose serious health risks. Moreover, for serious indoor air comfort, low VOCs Knauf Insulation glasswool is certified by Eurofins as an outstanding material according to the VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Indoor Air Quality emissions regulations.  

“Knauf Insulation is a global leader in the supply of glasswool insulation products, this has been achieved through the company’s investment in manufacturing and market leading research and development,” says Knauf Technical Manager, Guy Manthel. 
 “The introduction of the Knauf Insulation branded range of insulation will allow CARTERS to provide an enhanced range of products, manufactured with the same superior quality and benefits you’ve come to expect from the current EcoInsulation brand.” 

The new Knauf Insulation glasswool product range is:   

1. Low Carbon and Sustainable 

  • made using up to 80% recycled glass 
  • naturally brown, it has no artificial colours, bleaches or dyes
  • supplied in compression packaging which means more product per pack (up to 55%) taking up less warehouse space and requiring less deliveries 

2. Advanced Technology or Innovative Solutions

  • made with ECOSE® Technology, which contains no added formaldehyde 
  • DriTherm® Technology – silicone treated glasswool for increased durability
  • TwinTech® – smooth finish on both sides 

3. High Performance for NZ Homes and Buildings

  • designed to meet the new H1 energy efficient standards in NZ
  • made to help reduce energy bills
  • creating comfortable and healthy homes
  • made with inherent fire performance, it will not catch fire 

4. Certified with confidence

  • Red List Free 
  • BRANZ Appraised  
  • CodeMark certified, meeting new BPIR regulations 

Architects, builders and other product specifiers across Aotearoa will be well familiar with the Knauf Insulation brand and CARTERS is pleased to be the exclusive supplier of its glasswool product.  

Keep the heat out and the air-con bills down this summer and stay warmer for less next winter with Knauf. 

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