What is Deep Retrofit?
What does a Deep Retrofit involve? The Deep Retrofit of an existing home means…
Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion at Enstall
Celebrating International Women's Day at Enstall Our strong and diverse team:…
Blow-in Wall Insulation benefits
What are the benefits of retrofitting wall insulation in New Zealand? Increased…
What is Acoustic Insulation?
What is Acoustic Insulation? Sound travels in different ways through walls and…
Recycling - It's just part of our insulation DNA!
Recycled content in the insulation we use. At Enstall, where possible we select…
Health and safety - it is everyone's responsibility
Everyone knows the basic PPE gear they are meant to wear on a construction…
Completing the thermal envelope of your existing home
Insulation is a great way to improve the performance of your home. An improved…
Why professional insulation installation?
At Enstall, we pride ourselves on an end-to-end professional insulation…
Insulation - DIY or Professional?
We often hear about homeowners who install their own insulation. This is a…
Building for Climate Change
The New Zealand building and construction sector is a significant contributor…
Are we going to see substantive changes to H1 in 2021?
In April 2021, MBIE released the consultation document outlining possible…
Underfloor Insulation Options
Underfloor insulation options - timber construction There are many options to…
Why “SupaCharge” (upgrade) my Underfloor Insulation?
I have assessed or installed many (probably thousands) of Auckland homes. After…
3 simple tricks to reduce energy waste in your home
The world's energy demands and costs continue to increase. Here at Enstall we…
Quality Insulation Installation
Quality Insulation Installation
Understanding the Benefits of Higher R-Values
The New Zealand Building Code is set to receive its largest update in decades.…
1920's Bungalow renovation, transition from draughty to toasty
How to turn a 1920's Bungalow from cold and draughty to warm and toasty! “My…
Sandringham 1920's Bungalow DeepRetr0fit Plan
What might you need to consider when undertaking a typical NZ Bungalow…
Massey 1970's 3 bedroom DeepRetr0fit implementation
DeepRetrofit Assessment and interventions on a typical 1970’s weatherboard…
St Heliers 1960's family home DeepRetr0fit plans
A DeepRetr0fit Assessment and action plan for a 1960's family home in St…
LED Downlights – What’s the story?
It’s a little bit trendy at the moment to have LED lighting in your home, but…
Upgrading ceiling insulation in existing homes
My house already has some ceiling insulation which looks quite old. Can I place…
Flood Damaged Insulation
Flood Damaged Insulation We know many in the Auckland region have been affected…
External insulation for new construction
External insulation has not been used frequently in New Zealand - until now…
H1 Update November 2021
MBIE released the H1 updates on 29th November 2021 - what does this mean? As a…
10 reasons why New Zealand homes should be professionally insulated and have good airtightness
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION - External Insulation and Airtightness Professional…