SA Affordable Housing September / October 2017 // Issue: 66 | Page 22

ENERGY EFFICIENCY LEGISLATION FOR NEW BUILDINGS (NBR-XA)
The National Building Regulation (NBR) was updated in November 2011 to include Part X, which addresses environmental sustainability
and Part XA which establishes requirements for energy efficiency in new buildings and renovations (which require plans). The
application of this new legislation is good news for the environment and will help you save electricity.
FEEL THE REAL DIFFERENCE WITH INSULATION THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS
Buildings typically account for 40% of all energy consumed in countries and by insulating with Glasswool it is possible to significantly
improve the energy efficiency and comfort of buildings. Isover`s insulation can save 100 times the energy consumed and CO 2 emitted
in their manufacture, transport and disposal.
Glasswool is made from a combination of naturally occurring silica sand, fluxing agents and up to 80% recycled glass. Glasswool has
Zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) and no CFC`s or HCFC`s are produced in the production process. Glasswool can be compressed by
a factor of up to 5 which saves on storage and reduces transport costs.
CEILING INSULATION
A typical un-insulated home loses and gains up to 35% of its energy through the ceiling and this can be dramatically reduced by
installing insulation of the correct thickness.
Think Pink Aerolite is Isover’s thermal and acoustic ceiling insulation solution that reduces the amount of energy required to maintain
a comfortable living environment, offering a payback in less than 2 years with continued savings thereafter.
Isover Insulation 130 is a non-combustible Glasswool blanket that has been specifically developed to meet the Department of Human
Settlements ceiling insulation requirements for 40m 2 housing developments became effective in April 2014.
Our insulation is environmentally friendly, non-combustible, offers excellent sound absorption properties and is easy to install in your
home.
Feel the real difference with Aerolite or Isover Insulation keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer.
For more information log onto www.isover.co.za or download our Isover SA app in the app stores.