Expol Insulation
About the Manufacturer
Expol Insulation is a New Zealand owned and manufactured company that has established itself as a leading provider of solid insulation and lightweight polystyrene construction solutions. With seven New Zealand-based manufacturing facilities and recycling plants, Expol ensures that customers receive fast, reliable service at competitive prices.
The company specializes in expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) foams, which have been tested by institutions including BRANZ and OPUS WSP to ensure quality and reliability. Expol's products are highly efficient, capable of saving up to 200 times their own resource in thermal energy savings.
Expol maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, operating some of the largest expanded polystyrene recycling plants in New Zealand. This allows them to manufacture highly sustainable polystyrene products while minimizing environmental impact.
What is Expol Made Of?
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Made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) - a cellular matrix that is effectively 98% air captured within a 2% structure
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Various product lines also include extruded polystyrene (XPS) for specific applications
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Many products contain recycled content, supporting Expol's sustainability initiatives
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Products are manufactured to AS 1366 Part 3 1992 standards
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Fire retardant properties included in all products
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Moisture resistant and structurally stable materials
Product Warranties
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Backed by a 50-year product warranty across most product lines
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Maintains performance level from day of installation
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Products remain structurally stable with age - performance does not deteriorate over time
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Non-settling products that retain their thickness and R-value for the life of the building
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Exceptional durability with resistance to water ingress
Types of Expol Products
1. Expol Underfloor Insulation
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Range of products including R1.4, R1.8, R2.5, and R3.1 Black options
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Rigid panels designed to fit between joists under timber floors
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Concertina cut on both sides for compression fit installation
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Moisture resistant and provides no nutritional value for vermin
2. Expol Wall Insulation
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High performance fire retardant solid insulation for timber and steel framed buildings
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ThermaSlab and Platinum Board options available
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Cut to standard widths to fit between wall studs
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Resistant to moisture commonly found in wall cavities
3. Expol Skillion Roof Insulation
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Solid insulation solutions for achieving high R-values in narrow roof spaces
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Premium Platinum Board with superior insulating qualities
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ThermaSlab as a cost-effective alternative
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Cut to suit a variety of purlin/rafter spacings
