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Bradford Gold Ceiling Insulation
Description

Gold Ceiling insulation can be installed when building a new home, during renovations or to an existing home at a later date as long as there is access to the ceiling space. It is a resilient and compressible insulation manufactured from the controlled felting of glasswool bonded with a thermosetting resin. 

Bradford Gold insulation and Bradford Acoustic Gold are also Partners with Sensitive Choice® program, improving the quality of life for those with asthma and allergies.

Key Features
  • 70 year performance warranty
  • Made from up to 80% recycled glass
  • 100% bio-soluble
  • Easy to cut and install
  • Non-combustable
  • Sensitive Choice® partnership
Categories
Thermal Insulation
Scope of Use

Bradford Insulation has been appraised as a thermal insulation material for walls, ceilings and roofs of buildings within the following scope:

  • Framed or part-framed domestic and commercial buildings where the insulation remains dry during its serviceable life.

Refer to BRANZ Appraisal for full information.

Limitations on Use

Bradford Insulation must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's Technical Literature to meet the stated thermal performance rating of the insulation.

Refer to BRANZ Appraisal for full information.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

In the opinion of BRANZ, Bradford Insulation if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal No. 301 (2016), will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a) not less than 50 years and B2.3.1(b) 15 years. Bradford Insulation will meet this requirement.
  • Clause E3 Internal Moisture: Performance E3.3.1. Bradford Insulation will contribute to meeting this requirement.
  • Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. Bradford Insulation meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.
  • Clause H1 Energy Efficiency: Performance H1.3.1(a) and H1.3.2 E. Bradford Insulation will contribute to meeting these requirements.

This is an Appraisal of an Acceptable Solution in terms of New Zealand Building Code Compliance. Bradford Insulation thermal resistance (R-Value) has been determined by AS/NZS 4859.1 which is an acceptable method.

Other Performance Attributes
  • 70 year performance warranty
  • Made from up to 80% recycled glass
  • 100% bio-soluble
  • Non-combustable
  • Sensitive Choice® partnership
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bradford Gold & HP Product Technical Statement

D, 8/2023

Specification Guide
BRANZ Appraisal 301: Bradford Gold Insulation

301 [2016]

Warranty
H1 Solutions Brochure

Version 1 24/05/23

Bradford Insulation is a leading supplier for thermal, acoustic and fire insulation solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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