Publications
Effects of combining insulation and draft proofing
ICANZ commissioned Energy Partners to investigate the effects of various strategies aimed at improving dwellings from their original Star rating of between 3.5-4.5 Stars to 5 Stars in a variety of locations and Australian climates zones.
The measures included increasing external bulk wall, ceiling, and underfloor insulation, adding insulation to internal walls between differently conditioned zones, and draught proofing .
These measures were each tested individually in 50 dwellings . The measures were then combined to test the overall imrovement to the energy star rating.
The results speak for themselves and are avaible in the following report: Combine effects of insulation and draft proofing
Achieving 5 Star and beyond
ICANZ has commissioned Tony Isaacs Consulting to investigate a number of insulation and air leak prevention strategies in five geographic locations around Australia with regard to:
- An additional R1.0 in walls (over DtS requirements)
- An additional R2.0 in floors
- R1.0 in internal walls or upper floors between living and bedroom areas and to unheated/cooled spaces,
- Using self sealing exhaust fans,
- Weather stripping windows and doors, and
- Replacing down lights in ceilings to attic spaces with models that do not require high ventilation.
Insulation - The key to five star and beyond report aims to help the building industry:
- Understand how the new energy ratings will affect the design and construction of houses,
- Identify opportunities to make further cost effective savings that were not available in the previous rating scheme,
- Address concerns regarding over-insulation in warm and hot climates,
- Develop cost effective solutions for light weight houses in colder climates and heavy weight houses in warmer climates which were identified in the original scheme as being the most difficult to achieve 5 stars
The following publications are available free and provide information concerning glass and rock wool insulation, applications and handling.
Fact Sheets
ICANZ fact sheets provide facts and information concering OH&S issues, Environment and the Australian Building Code product standards and requirements.
- Occupational Health & Safety Profile
- Fact Sheet 1 – Health
- Fact Sheet 2 – Environmental Benefits of Insulation
- Fact Sheet 3 - New Building Code Product Standards
Technical Bulletins
ICANZ technical bulletins provides assistance to industry about the installation and handling of glass and rock wool insulation.
- Industry Code of Practice 2003 Edition
- Field Handbook 2003 Edition
- DUCTING BROCHURE
- ROOFING BROCHURE (FOIL)