EXPOL NEWS
Here we showcase new products, innovations, sustainable initiatives, and training videos.
New rules spark insulation innovation
Building sector adapts to tougher H1 code with smart solutions. New Zealand’s building industry is…
No more waste in landfill
Kiwi company waging war on polystyrene waste: “right thing to do” When it comes to…
EXPOL’s Top Tips for a Warmer, Drier Home This Winter
Winter is upon us and ensuring your home is warm and dry becomes a top…
Sustainability: It’s in our DNA
After helping Kiwis insulate their homes for over 30 years, EXPOL has become a household…
Insulating Timber Floors with EXPOL – Your Questions Answered by our Technical Experts
Are you gearing up to install underfloor insulation for your home before winter arrives? If…
Navigating New Building Code Standards: Understanding Insulation Requirements for Your Home
Building or renovating a home is an exciting and significant life event! However, the time…
Meet the Expert: Amy Goldsmith on the Frontlines of Technical Support at EXPOL
If you phone EXPOL with a product question or a technical query, chances are, you’ll…
4 Top Tips for a Greener Christmas
Christmas morning is perhaps one of the most exciting times of the year! The anticipation…
Innovating for the Environment
We live in a beautiful country, on a beautiful planet and we’d all like to…
Calculating Concrete Slab R-Values to Meet New H1 Regulations
The EXPOL team spend plenty of time out and about onsite, or on the phones,…
Understanding Perimeter Insulation for Concrete Slabs
Perimeter insulation for concrete slabs refers to the practice of insulating the outer edges or…
EXPOL Concrete Floor Solutions Guide
Changes to the Building Code that came into effect on 01 May 2023 mean that concrete…
A discussion with Auckland Council about H1
The Productspec + Smartspec team recently sat down with Auckland Council for a wide ranging…
EXPOL | ARCHIPRO
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently joined over 3,378 leading New Zealand…
New approaches for meeting the H1 insulation requirements of concrete slabs
Perhaps one of the biggest impacts from the new H1 changes has been the effect…
EXPOL Slab Insulation Webinars
Introducing EXPOL's new generation, high-performance concrete floor insulation, designed specifically to meet the new insulation…
Understanding the new H1 Regulations for Concrete Slabs
Insulation in concrete slab flooring plays an important role in the thermal performance of the…
Staying Warm this Winter
It’s that time of year, the evenings are getting darker and the nights are…
Factors to Consider when Choosing Underfloor Insulation
Regardless of whether you are choosing underfloor insulation for a new build or the…
Building Product Information Sheets
Building Product Information Requirements On 11 December 2023, new regulations for building product information will…
FAQs answered: Modelling insulation under the new Building Code requirements
In light of the recent Building Code changes we’re getting enquiries from Architects wanting to…
Why rigid polystyrene insulation is the perfect choice under concrete floors
Energy efficiency is important in a new home or workplace, and changes to the Building…
Could Our No-Scoria Drainage Solution Be Your Answer?
The weather has never been as wet and forecasts don't show it stopping. You need…
Updated EXPOL Technical Product Guide and Website
With the upcoming changes to the Building Code we have refreshed and updated www.expol.co.nz, and our…
What makes Our Green Beans ‘Green’?
Since launching our game changing EXPOL Earth Green Beans, we’ve often been asked ‘what exactly…
EXPOL’s New Generation Solutions Guarantee Floor and Slab Compliance
With substantial changes to the Building Code coming into force in 2023, EXPOL’s research and…
EXPOL Floor and Insulation Webinars
EXPOL are running webinars to introduce the range of EXPOL solutions designed to meet the…
EXPOL Tech Chat with Wayne Watson – New Generation UnderFloor
EXPOL’s New Generation, high performance insulation range is consciously designed and engineered to meet the…
EXPOL Earth Green Beans: The Story Behind Our Next Generation Bean Bag Fill
In 2021 we launched EXPOL Earth Green Beans, a next generation product that is a…
Where Can I Get More Detailed Product Information From?
We fully understand that specifying, recommending and using the myriad of building products on offer…
Why Should I Use Recycled Polystyrene Sheet In My Retaining Wall?
Building a retaining wall can be a complicated business, especially if it’s in a tight…
Designing or Specifying the Insulation For Under a Concrete Slab Got Easier!
With changes to the building code imminent, architects, engineers and specifiers are seeking out new…
New Introduction of Insulation Guidelines Latest Update 15 July
In Nov 2021, MBIE issued the Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 Fifth Edition and Verification Method H1/VM1…
The EXPOL EX1300 Hot Wire Polystyrene Cutter
Transportable, No fuss, clean and quick Polystyrene cutting on your site. Always keen to create…
Temperatures are Dropping
Temperatures have dropped, winter is here! It’s time to think about installing insulation under your…
Performance Insulation Solutions That Exceed Upcoming Building Code Changes
On November 3, 2022, New Zealand Building Code changes will be among the first steps…
Do I Really Need UnderFloor Insulation?
Does underfloor insulation actually make a difference? Underfloor insulation can be one of those investments…
EXPOL’s New Generation Product – SLABX200
EXPOL's NEW GENERATION PRODUCT - SLABX200 Kiwi innovation leading the way in concrete slab insulation…
Do it Once, Do it right with EXPOL UnderFloor Insulation
When insulating a timber floor you’ll want to DO IT ONCE and DO IT RIGHT!…
Maintenance Free UnderFloor Insulation – Guaranteed
Spend more time enjoying your cosy home with your family and less time on home…
The Best Way to Insulate This Winter … is also the Easiest
Temperatures have dropped, winter is here! It’s time to think about installing insulation under your…
How Strong are EXPOL Tuff Pods?
EXPOL Tuff Pods. Check out the facts that make this product the toughest pod floor…
More EXPOL Residential Polystyrene Recycling Cubes Added in Time for NZ Recycling Week
As part of our ongoing commitment to minimising waste in New Zealand, we’re pleased to…
A Revolutionary Scheme to Recycle Expanded Polystyrene
We spoke to Plastics New Zealand to discuss how we are working to ensure that…
Which NZ Company Has Products That Work Hard From The Foundations To The Roof?
Which NZ Company Has Products That Work Hard From The Foundations To The Roof? EXPOL…