To gain wool insulation’s full potential in thermal envelope design, it is best specified at the early stages of documentation. When you select the right product, size, and fit, you not only maximise thermal ratings but also acoustic dampening.
Wool insulation’s value can be underutilised when insulation is seen as generic and purchased off-the-shelf. You can achieve far higher thermal values from insulation to help you meet the H1 standards when you specify the right product, in the right location, with the right fit.
Custom-measured and custom-manufactured, Terra Lana wool insulation is a heavy lifter in thermal performance. Wool is a strong, thick fibre, so when combined with a high density of up to 47kg/m³, you can also achieve excellent acoustics.
Custom products to fit the structure
The specification team at Terra Lana can help you determine the right amount of insulation, the best products to achieve it, and how custom products can maximise construction R values. This is particularly the case for commercial buildings, which are usually more diverse in their design than residential construction.
There are various ways to specify, customise, and install Terra Lana wool insulation for these situations to maximise R values, help remove thermal bridging, and add valuable acoustic dampening to reduce noise transmission.
Commercial projects can gain real advantage when the products are specified at the documentation stage because installers can site measure and send a list of custom widths to the factory for manufacture.
Through the MasterSpec platform, Terra Lana’s specification team will make sure specifiers achieve the optimum insulation design to meet and exceed H1 requirements. And Terra Lana’s design guide for H1 construction R values helps architects and specifiers get started.
Custom manufacturing for reduced site waste
Not only does custom manufacturing and proper fit create higher thermal and acoustic outcomes, but it also minimises site waste, with any site offcuts able to be added back into the manufacturing line at the Terra Lana factory in Christchurch.
Architects and specifiers get to design out waste right from the start. And at the end-of-life, Terra Lana insulation can be repurposed or recycled into acoustic insulation.
Terra Lana wool insulation is Declare® Red List Free, which means it is safe to handle and won’t irritate the skin or respiratory system, making it a good option for commercial projects where insulation is exposed to various trades throughout the construction period.
Talk to our team
Contact our team to find out which Terra Lana product is right for your project. Email us at spec@terralana.co.nz or you can phone us on 0800 485 262.
