New insulation standards not that expensive: Report

New insulation standards not that expensive: Report
Reverting to outdated insulation standards would be bad for Kiwi homes, building group says. (Image: Andrew Warner)
Maria Slade
New home insulation standards are not as costly as the Government has claimed, a report by four building industry organisations says.Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is considering rolling back the H1 insulation requirements brought in last year, amid reports they add up to $40,000 to the cost of building a house and are causing overheating in some homes.However, research by industry body New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB), building products service Eboss, an architect, and a quantity surveyor, has found they can add as little a...

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