Standards
All insulation products supplied and installed by In House Supplies
conform with the following Australian Standards and Building Codes:

 

AS/NZS 4859.1:2002: Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings - General criteria and technical provisions

For further information, please visit the Standards Australia website.

http://www.standards.com.au/

Conforming to AS 4859.1 is also a requirement of Building Codes of Australia.

For further information, please visit the website for the Australian Building Codes Board.

http://www.abcb.com.au

 		 

 

Increased energy efficiency requirements for all new dwellings built in South Australia came into effect from Monday 1 May 2006.

The new ‘5-star’ energy efficiency requirement – which also applies to alterations or additions to existing homes – replaces the previous 4-star energy efficiency requirement which had been in place since 2003.

What are the major changes from 4 stars to 5 stars?

  • An increased level of insulation required in walls, roofs and suspended floors 
  • More comprehensive requirements placed on glazing.
For further information, please visit the website for Planning SA and search for Energy Efficient Housing

http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/