Landlords & Property Managers
All rental homes with tenants that received an Income Related Rent Subsidy must meet minimum insulation requirements.
As of 1st July 2016, it is now compulsory for all rental homes to have insulation that is in good condition in both the ceiling and under floors. It must comply with the regulations and be safely installed as per NZS 4246. Landlords who fail to comply with these regulations will be liable for fines of up to $4,000.
For any new Rental Agreements, Landlords must now declare the extent and condition of the insulation in the property, otherwise they may be fined. There has already been one prosecution for failure to declare, so it’s best to get a professional to check and provide a report for you now, to avoid delays if you need to re-let. Due to the number of homes that will need to be insulated, it is best to act early and avoid potential lengthy delays.
If you are a landlord or property manager and would like to arrange an assessment or a quote to have insulation installed in your property, or you would like to get a quote to provide to your landlord, contact us and one of our approved installers will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
HOW TO INSULATE YOUR PROPERTY
YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS FOR INSTALLING INSULATION
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DIY
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Hire a professional installer
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Ask a mate or your tenant to install. It may be that your tenants are tradesmen or practical people themselves, and given the opportunity for a warmer more comfortable home they may be willing to give you a hand. That way, you both win!
New generation insulation products such as Earthwool® glasswool are perfectly suited for DIY as they are super-soft to handle and they are also extremely cost competitive, so pop down to Bunnings to pick up what you need. If you want to hire a professional, send us an enquiry and we’ll organise a free, no obligation quote.
CEILING INSULATION
In July 2016, the New Zealand Government implemented amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act which affect all rental properties. All landlords must install or upgrade the ceiling insulation in rental properties to meet or exceed the set levels. Ceiling insulation will contribute to a warmer healthier environment and can be installed as a DIY project.
What insulation do I need to comply?
Insulation levels can vary depending on the zone that your property is located. To see which ceiling product will be suitable for your property, check the tables below.
Once you have selected the product you need you can:
Our recommendations for insulating with glasswool insulation:
Underfloor Insulation
Rental properties with crawl space access to the under floors require installation of adequate insulation.
Changes to the Rental Tenancy Act introduced in July 2016 state that all rental properties with crawl space access to the under floors require installation of adequate insulation. Research has found that underfloor insulation without a wind-wash barrier can lose up to 25 per cent* of its thermal performance on blustery days. We recommend you look for insulation with a wind-wash barrier to ensure the insulation’s thermal performance will not be affected.
*Build 153. April/May 2016
What insulation do I need to comply?
Insulation levels can vary depending on the zone that your property is located. It is also important to ensure that the underfloor insulation you use is NZS 4246 compliant, which means using a product that has been designed to perform in under floors without a fully enclosed perimeter. Earthwool® glasswool: Underfloor roll with a wind-wash barrier has been specifically designed for windy conditions and will perform as it should. To see which underfloor product will be suitable for your property, check the tables below.
Once you have selected the product you need you can:
Our recommendations for insulating with glasswool insulation:
