Insulation Handbook
ICANZ Insulation Handbook, Part 1 - Thermal Performance
Assistance for industry to improve the thermal performance of buildings using the right insulation
The new industry 'Insulation Handbook Part 1 Thermal Performance' provides the Total R-value calculations for typical building applications to assist designers, specifiers and builder to:
- determine the Total R-value of common construction systems
- increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact of building projects
- assist in complying with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, AS/NZS 4859.1 and energy rating software
- demonstrate accepted industry installation practices
- clarify and standardise the value of reflective foil insulation in typical building applications
PDF Version
The handbook can be downloaded in a printable PDF format by clicking the following link Insulation Handbook.
Online Version
The handbook can also be browsed online:
- About the Handbook and How to Use It
- Types of Insulation Referenced in the Handbook
- Pitched Tiled Roof with Flat Ceiling
- Pitched Metal Roof with Flat Ceiling
- Pitched Tile Roof with Cathedral Ceilings below 190mm Rafters
- Metal Roof with Ceiling below Rafters
- Metal Roof with Cathedral Ceiling above Rafters (exposed beams)
- Metal Roof with Cathedral Ceiling above Rafters
- Flat Metal Roof with Plasterboard Ceiling (concealed rafters)
- Flat Metal Roof with Plasterboard Ceiling (exposed rafters)
- Flat Metal Roof with no Ceiling (warehouse)
- Flat Metal Roof with Suspended Ceiling
- Flat Metal Roof Suspended Ceiling with Plenum Return
- Flat Concrete Roof with Suspended Ceiling Plenum Return