Fletcher Insulation

Join us at the upcoming Jungle networking nights. Our team has always had excellent experiences at The Arc Agency's previous Carnivale and Jungle events. They are a fantastic opportunity for architecture and design professionals and specifiers to get quality face-to-face time with industry experts like our Fletcher Insulation team. These free evenings are held in landmark venues with music, food, drink and a vibrant atmosphere, that lends itself to engaging, informative conversations and opportunities to grow your network and win exciting prizes. We hope to see you there! SYDNEY • Thursday 17 October 6pm - 8pm • Overseas Passenger Terminal MELBOURNE • Wednesday 30 October 6pm - 8pm • The Timber Yard To RSVP head to thearcagency.com.au

Join us in celebrating and recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements for NAIDOC Week (July 7-14)! Here are some suggestions from NAIDOC on ways to participate: 🎟️ Attend any of the events or activities being held across the country and online (check them out at NAIDOC.org.au) 🛍️ Support First Nations-owned businesses and First Nations makers 🎬 Watch, read, view or listen to works by First Nations creatives 💬 Share or engage with First Nations content and amplify First Nations voices on social media 📍 Learn more about the Traditional Owners of the land you work and/or live on via your local council or the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia As a part of Fletcher Building’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we are inviting our Fletcher Insulation community to virtually attend a free online talk with Indigenous leader Tanya Hosch this Wednesday July 10 at 11:30am, hosted by Growth Faculty. You can learn more about the event and reserve a spot here: https://lnkd.in/gaw9_k9Z

Gain valuable insights into creating building spaces that prioritise health, comfort, efficiency, and sustainability through our whitepaper series. Whether you're in construction, architecture, or simply interested in the challenges and solutions around designing spaces that benefit occupants, these resources are for you. They provide evidence-based information for improved building design, focusing on thermal comfort, indoor air quality, acoustic comfort, condensation management, fire safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Explore whitepapers tailored for: 🏙️ Multi-residential buildings 🎓 Education 👵🏽 Aged Care 🏥 Healthcare 🏭 Offices & Warehouses 🛍️ Retail, Hospitality & Entertainment You can access all the whitepapers on our website's Resources section or visit: https://lnkd.in/gZ-3MuQk #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #buildingbettertogether #insulation #insulationaustralia #insulationbenefits #insulationsolutions #sustainabledesign #architectureanddesign #australianarchitecture

If insulation doesn’t recover to its designed thickness after being compressed in its packaging, it won’t achieve the stated thermal performance. Recovery is crucial as it ensures the insulation can effectively trap heat in the tiny air pockets of its fibrous structure. Additionally, proper recovery ensures a snug fit during installation, preventing gaps that could compromise the insulation’s benefits. At Fletcher Insulation, we have leading-edge measures in place to guarantee the quality and reliability of our glasswool insulation. In our NATA-certified laboratory, we measure the recovery of our batts and blankets to ensure they comply with required standards and that the product is as stated on the pack. Further, our key glasswool product lines are Codemark certified, which mandates a comprehensive third-party accreditation that covers product standards, quality processes and installation instructions. You can read more about Fletcher Insulation and our practices here: https://lnkd.in/gV6Eqi2i #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #buildingbettertogether #insulation #insulationaustralia #insulationbenefits #insulationsolutions #qualityassurance #batts #pinkbatts

Introducing our “Benefits Explained” series, where we break down the terminology used to describe how and why insulation is beneficial in different ways and for different needs. We’re starting off with a very simple explainer of thermal performance. What is it? How does it work? How does insulation provide it? Let us know in the comments which insulation benefit you’d like us to cover next: 💡 Energy Efficiency? 👂 Acoustic Performance? 💧 Condensation Management? ☔️ Protection from Elements? 🔥 Fire Performance? 🫁 Indoor Air Quality? You can also head to our website to explore insulation benefits by product and their applications: insulation.com.au #fletcherinsulation #buildingbettertogether #beyondgreatinsulation #insulationbenefits #thermalperformance #insulation #insulationaustralia

It’s World Environment Day! Today is all about encouraging and celebrating collective efforts to protect and restore our environment, and create a great future that children dream of. At Fletcher Insulation, we’re driven by a deep commitment to passionately create a better world through insulation and innovation. With attention on the evolving climate, we’re dedicated to minimising our environmental impact, and helping others to build more energy efficient and sustainable houses. The illustration in this post is by Katherine, winner of a past Fletcher Insulation ‘Dreams for our Future Earth’ Kid’s Art Competition in the 8-11 age group. #worldenvironmentday #fletcherinsulation #buildingbettertogether #beyondgreatinsulation #sustainablehousing #sustainablefuture

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is aimed at increasing awareness and learning about the histories, cultures, traditions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and exploring how we can all work towards reconciliation in Australia. NRW is held from May 27 to June 3. These two dates commemorate significant milestones in the reconciliation journey: May 27 – the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, when Australians voted to remove the clauses in the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. June 3 – the anniversary of the Mabo decision in 1992, through which the High Court of Australia legally recognised native title. The day preceding NRW, May 26, is National Sorry Day, first held in 1998, for remembering and honouring the Stolen Generations. At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between First Nations peoples and non-First Nations peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. Reconciliation is an ongoing journey that reminds us that while generations of Australians have fought for meaningful change, there is still a long way to go. This year’s theme ‘Now More Than Ever’ calls on all of us to continue working together to further understanding, connection and respect. As a part of Fletcher Building, we’re continuing this work towards reconciliation with our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) developed in partnership with YarnnUp. For National Reconciliation Week our employees participated in a ‘Lunch and Learn’ presented by YarnnUp. It was a wonderful opportunity for further understanding of our shared history and the perspectives of First Nations Peoples. We are committed to progressing on this journey of reconciliation. To reflect and learn. To build awareness, connection and respect. We can all work to create change for a better future together. #fletcherinsulation #nationalreconciliationweek #nrw2024 #nowmorethanever #reconciliation

Do you know which climate zone you’re building in? Understanding your house's climate zone is vital when building and renovating for optimising energy efficiency, selecting appropriate materials, complying with building codes, and ensuring indoor comfort. By tailoring construction to the local climate, you can enhance sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and create spaces that are resilient and comfortable year-round. From insulation to ventilation to roof colour, every aspect of design and construction benefits from a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by your specific climate zone. There are two climate zone maps that are used for different purposes when building or renovating a home. The ABCB (Australian Building Codes Board) Climate Zone Map is a simple, eight zone national map used to ensure that buildings comply with the National Construction Code (NCC). It helps in defining requirements for building materials, design standards, and construction methods based on climate considerations. For example, we reference the ABCB climate zones in our Sisalation selection guide for wall wraps and sarkings to help you choose the right product for your climate. NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) has its own Climate Zone Map which breaks Australia down into 69 local climate zones determined by available climate data. The zones are used specifically for assessing the thermal performance of homes and calculating energy ratings with the NatHERS software to ensure homes meet energy efficiency targets. You can learn more about building for your climate zone on the Australian Government’s YourHome website: yourhome.gov.au Our Sisalation product selection guide can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g4uX5jGE Map Sources: Australian Building Codes Board (https://lnkd.in/gQH3A7Jh) NatHERS (https://lnkd.in/gTZAebS4) #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #buildingbettertogether #insulation #ncc #nathers #yourhome #sustainablebuilding #sustainabledesign #energyefficiency #energyefficienthomes #thermalperformance #architectureanddesign #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #housedesign #newhomebuild #newhomeconstruction #newhomedesign #renovation

As of last week (May 1), 7 star energy efficiency requirements for new homes set by the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) have now been adopted by Victoria, Queensland, NSW and the ACT, with South Australia and Western Australia soon to follow suit (this October and May 2025 respectively). The main “measuring tape” used to rate the energy efficiency of Australian homes* is the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), administered by the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. They have provided a simple fact sheet of their ‘Top tips for building for 7 stars,’ outlining eight key decisions you can make to improve your home’s energy efficiency rating: • Involving a NatHERS assessor early in the design process • Repositioning orientation for optimal performance • Improving window glazing, and considering placement and shading • Increasing internal zones for heating and cooling with doors • Insulating more depending on your climate • Incorporating ceiling fans throughout • Selecting appropriate external colours for your climate • Carefully planning lighting placement, especially for greater continuous ceiling insulation To read the full fact sheet go here: https://lnkd.in/gM_Ge4kz To learn more about creating more environmentally sustainable homes, you can check out YourHome.gov.au To discover more about Fletcher Insulation’s energy efficiency solutions for houses visit: https://lnkd.in/g3tzi_r4 *NSW uses BASIX for sustainability assessment and certification, with thermal performance requirements aligned with NatHERS 7 stars. #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #buildingbettertogether #insulation #insulationaustralia #insulationbenefits #insulationsolutions #ncc #nathers #sustainablebuilding #sustainabledesign #energyefficiency #energyefficienthomes #architectureanddesign #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #housedesign #newhomebuild #newhomeconstruction #newhomedesign

Our team has enjoyed showcasing our products and technical solutions at The Arc Agency's CARNIVALE events in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth over the last couple of months. The Arc events are a fantastic opportunity for architecture and design professionals and specifiers to have quality face-to-face time with the Fletcher Insulation team. Held in landmark venues during the evening, the vibrant atmosphere of the events set the stage for engaging and informative conversations for all. It’s a great time for us to help address thermal, acoustic, fire and condensation challenges, discuss changes to the NCC and Australian standards, as well as provide info on our new products and services. For example, we can guide architects and designers through our FletcherSpec Pro application for total R-Value performance including thermal bridging in commercial projects or assist with product selection for 7-star homes for residential builds. We hope to see you at the next CARNIVALE events: 💃 Adelaide May 9 – Ian McLachlan Room Adelaide Oval 💃 Canberra May 23 – The Hyatt For more information go to the Arc's website: thearcagency.com.au RSVP to Adelaide: https://lnkd.in/gsGZWn7V RSVP to Canberra: https://lnkd.in/g6xM3A6r #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #buildingbettertogether #insulation #insulationaustralia #insulationbenefits #insulationsolutions #newproduct #architecture #architectureanddesign #adelaidarchitecture #canberraarchitecture #australianarchitecture #australiandesign #australianbuilders #australianarchitects