Even though our beautiful Taranaki Mounga looks stunning covered in snow this winter, the cold creeping into our homes is no joke. Without proper insulation, it’s hard to stay warm, dry, and energy-efficient, especially in older houses. That’s where underfloor insulation comes in. It’s one of the most important steps you can take toward creating healthy homes in Taranaki, reducing heat loss and keeping your living spaces more comfortable all year round.
What Is Underfloor Insulation, and Why Does It Matter?
Underfloor insulation acts as a protective barrier beneath your home. It reduces heat loss, blocks draughts, and helps keep moisture from rising into your living space. Without it, you’re losing precious warmth, up to 10% of your home’s heat can escape through an uninsulated floor.
That’s energy (and money) slipping away every day.
Did you know that up to 10% of your home’s heat can be lost through an uninsulated underfloor?
That’s energy (and money) literally disappearing through the cracks.
The Winter Difference: Why You Need It Now
New Zealand winters can be breathtaking, but they also come with freezing temperatures and damp conditions. Retrofitting underfloor insulation:
- Keeps you warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
- Reduces draughts and cold feet.
- Helps stop moisture rising up into your home.
- Can significantly cut heating costs.
If your house was built before 2000, chances are your insulation isn’t up to today’s standards, or you might not have any at all. Some homes still have old-school foil insulation, which no longer meets NZ standards. At WISE, we can remove outdated foil and replace it with safe, effective insulation.
Signs Your Underfloor Needs an Upgrade
- You feel constant cold even with the heater on.
- Floors feel noticeably cold to the touch
- You have an older home and aren’t sure what’s under there.
- You spot mould or dampness indoors.
Can My Home Be Retrofitted?
Yes—in most cases! If your underfloor space is accessible, insulation can be easily installed. And if it’s not? With your permission, our team can create or widen an access point to get the job done.
WISE Tip: Check Before You Heat
Before cranking up the heat this winter, check what’s going on underneath. Insulating your underfloor is often the missing link in a warm, healthy home.
Winter-Proof Your Home: Tips from WISE
Book a Healthy Homes Assessment – Our team will assess your current insulation and advise if an upgrade is needed.
Remove Outdated Foil Insulation – It’s no longer compliant, and we’ll safely replace it.
Seal Draughts and Gaps – Underfloor insulation helps with this, but we can guide you on extra measures too.
Combine with Ceiling Insulation – The more insulation, the better your home will retain warmth.
Look into Subsidies – You may qualify for support through the Warmer Kiwi Homes program.
Let’s Make Your Home Warmer – the WISE Way
Winter in Taranaki doesn’t have to mean icy toes and skyrocketing power bills. Let us help you make your home warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient, starting from the ground up.
Contact WISE today for a free insulation assessment or to learn more about your options.
