Checking ceiling insulation
What to look for when checking your own ceiling insulation and the benefits of getting a professional.
Ceiling insulation
Hot air rises, so making most homes easier and cheaper to heat properly starts with good ceiling insulation. If your home already has ceiling insulation, check that it hasn’t been damaged or moved during house repairs and that it is up to today’s standard.
Choosing ceiling insulation
Bulk insulation, loose-fill insulation, guidelines on how much ceiling insulation you should install, and a checklist for choosing insulation.
Installing ceiling insulation
Checklist for installing your own insulation, plus what to look for in professional installers.
Downlights and insulation performance
Tips for improving insulation performance around downlights.
Insulating skillion or flat roofs
Ceilings with exposed rafters and hidden rafters, plus loose-fill insulation in skillion roofs.
Installation funding
The Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme offers funding towards ceiling and underfloor insulation for low-income rental properties.