The Secret to Comfortable Carparks is Right Above Your Head
For apartment dwellers living above carparks, effective insulation is critical to maintaining thermal comfort. Without adequate separation, uninsulated structures can amplify temperature extremes for both upstairs and downstairs neighbours. To ensure a comfortable and safe environment, the New Zealand Building Code requires apartments or commercial spaces with carparks below have a layer of thermal underfloor […]
Improving air quality with better building design
Clean air is a human right, and is fundamental to our health and wellbeing. The World Health Organisation claims that air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health, with household air pollution a notable concern globally. Because air quality has such a significant impact on human life, it makes sense that design […]
Passive housing explained: comfort, efficiency, and sustainability
Ever since New Zealand’s first certified Passive House was built in 2012, ‘passive housing’ has been gaining momentum, and it’s easy to see why this approach resonates with so many homeowners. Challenges such as climate change and rising energy costs, along with the desire of many to live more sustainably, are driving the search […]
Why insulation in schools matters
A well-insulated classroom enhances focus, comfort and air quality, creating an optimal learning environment. GreenStuf® sound insulation improves acoustic comfort, regulates temperature and supports sustainability—empowering students and teachers while reducing energy use and environmental impact. The quality of a learning environment directly affects a student’s ability to concentrate, listen and learn. A quiet and […]
The future of workplaces: Prioritising wellbeing, creativity, and sustainability
The workplace is changing fast, and so are the needs of workers. The Covid-19 pandemic really shook things up, making people rethink how we approach work. The traditional office setup has been replaced by a more flexible, hybrid working model. With employees now mixing in-office and remote work, companies are focused on creating spaces that […]
Get to know our team – TJ Jhagroo
We’re proud of every member of the GreenStuf® team, and that’s why we love sharing what makes them who they are. Recently we chatted to Account Manager, TJ Jhagroo, about his work, hobbies, bucket list items and proudest acheivements. Tell us a bit about your background. Born in South Africa, my family of four […]
Sound Solution® Classic rolls now made from 100% reclaimed material
As specifiers become increasingly committed to sourcing low-waste and low-carbon products, GreenStuf® is proud to announce our first insulation product made with 100% reclaimed material. “Using new technology and processes, we can now repurpose reclaimed polyester insulation into a series of fully reclaimed products,” says GreenStuf Managing Director Rob Woolner. “Sound Solution® Classic rolls are […]
Get to know our team – Ben Hutter
Having worked for GreenStuf® for five years, we decided to sit down with our National Sales Manager, Ben Hutter, and get to know him better. Not just where he is from but his work experience, what his hobbies are, what is on his bucket list and his top recommendation for a TV series. Tell […]
Get to know our team – Dan Hoy
Every member of our team is unique and brings a range of knowledge from previous jobs, industries, and even experiences. That is why we love taking the time to sit down and get to know them better. This time around, we talked to account manager Dan Hoy. He joined the GreenStuf® team in July 2021 as […]
GreenStuf’s® Takeback programme: New life for leftovers
GreenStuf has partnered with Naylor Love to reduce construction waste going to landfill, with the pilot programme now been rolled out industry-wide. GreenStuf products are produced on a zero-waste manufacturing line, with all waste material reintegrated into the production process and all reclaimed packaging recycled. For over ten years now, we have effectively achieved a […]
Supporting product circularity in the New Zealand building industry
At GreenStuf®, we are committed to promoting a sustainable construction industry and taking others with us on the road to a circular economy. An estimated 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly and indirectly caused by buildings. We are confident that the building industry can substantially reduce its impact on the environment, helping […]
Meet our new account manager, Kristian Bisset
We love getting the opportunity to celebrate and share those that we work with at GreenStuf®. Meet the newest addition to our sales team, taking up the role of account manager, Kristian Bisset. We sat down with him to see how his first few weeks have been, what he has learnt, and who he is […]
GreenStuf® Takeback Programme
At GreenStuf® we have a strong focus on protecting our environment and ensuring that we are promoting sustainable behaviour. That is why we have created the GreenStuf Takeback Programme. Focused on being an accessible and easy to use recycling process, we are wanting to provide a sustainable solution for those looking to remove GreenStuf insulation, off […]
An industry first solution to help you achieve H1 compliance
The only BRANZ-appraised double-layer polyester insulation system The second round of changes being made to the H1 energy efficiency clause are coming this May. One of the areas of particular focus is the increase for ceilings in residential buildings to now achieve a minimum R-value of 6.6. This has led to the need for alternative […]
Announcing, Ben Hutter as national sales manager
We’re happy to announce the recent addition of Ben Hutter as our new national sales manager. He will be working alongside our sales team to ensure we are meeting the high standards we have set. We spoke to him about these changes and what that means to him. How are you feeling about your […]
How you can achieve H1 compliance with GreenStuf®
Our new products are helping to create healthier commercial spaces across New Zealand. Meeting compliance with the new H1 Energy Efficiency standards in commercial spaces requires access to quality insulation materials. The newest additions to our range are perfectly suited to helping you achieve this. These four new products have been designed to provide wall and […]
Words from Marcel Herbke, General Sales Manager NZ
We’re happy to announce Marcel Herbke’s recent promotion into the position of General Manager Sales NZ with the Autex Group. This change of role means that his responsibilities will also change as he takes on more responsibility within the GreenStuf® team. We spoke to him about these changes and what that means going forward. How […]
Home Insulation Keeps Over 9,000 Plastic Bottles Out of Landfill
Compromising over 50% recycled content, GreenStuf® Insulation was an ideal choice, providing high performance, durability and sustainability for these environmentally-conscious clients. The extension and renovation of this home in Kohimarama, Auckland, gave this family the chance to not only make room for their rapidly growing children, but to also improve overall thermal performance for a […]
Meet our team – Glen Turfrey
Our GreenStuf® team are a hard working group that often goes under the radar. Their work helps to keep homes all around New Zealand warmer, drier and overall healthier places to live. That is why we want to shine the spotlight on some of the great people that we get to call our colleagues. After […]
GreenStuf® Product Name Changes
We recently made some changes to our product hierarchy and want to ensure that you are kept up to date to avoid any confusion. The changes being made are: Skillion Roof will now be known as Thermal Ceiling Insulation. ASB will now be known as Sound Solution Plus. These changes have been made to simplify […]
H1 updates: What’s happening in November?
Back in November 2021, MBIE announced changes to Clause H1—Energy efficiency of the NZ Building Code. These changes were driven by creating warmer, drier, and healthier homes that also reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency. The improved standards provide an opportunity to design more efficient solutions for your clients. While a transition period of one […]
GreenStuf® Insulation for Better Quality Homes
We all want to create and live in better quality homes – homes that are warmer, drier, healthier, energy-efficient and sustainable. So how can we best accomplish this? Independent national rating tool Homestar provides criteria for designing and constructing better quality homes. Developed and adapted to specific New Zealand conditions, Homestar is a comprehensive rating […]
Create Warm & Healthy Homes with GreenStuf® Pure Polyester Insulation
When building homes or retrofitting existing homes, insulation is a crucial element that needs thorough consideration. Inadequate amounts of insulation can result in an undesirably cold, damp and draughty home; which can then lead to wasted expenditure on energy as heat quickly escapes. It has been revealed that around 35% of the energy used in […]
Insulation for the Skillion Roof
The skillion roof, also known as a monopitch roof, is a popular industrial style roof used in residential construction throughout New Zealand. Typically constructed with a single angled plane rising from one side of the dwelling to the other, the design adds size to the interior space while also giving the visual appeal of […]