When we started Havelock Wool we were adamant about offering the two main types of insulation, batts and blown-in (loose fill). There are advantages to…
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Batts v. Blown-in Round 2: Where to use Havelock Wool products?
We wrote a piece back in the middle of the summer outlining the difference between blown-in and batt insulation. A copy can be found…
A Conversation about Healthy Building…Non-Toxic Insulation and Other Important Topics
As a company trying to improve the health of our built environment, we field many questions about non-toxic insulation and how to build a non-toxic…
DIY Blown-In Attic Insulation
We field questions every day from homeowners about how to improve the efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills with insulation. Obviously, there…
The Truth about Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity is an extremely important measurement when it comes to insulation. In the US an R-value, or resistance value, is assigned and, simplistically, the…
The Global Supply Chain: A Havelock Perspective
Global Supply Chain Though we are small we are indeed a global manufacturer. Our raw material comes from New Zealand; we make our products in…
Unvented and Vented Roof Assemblies
As our following in the residential insulation space grows, we receive more and more questions about general building practices. One topic that is particularly popular…
Wool is for Walls – Vans and Homes
The attributes that make wool insulation good for your van are the same ones that make it good for your home. Indeed, we began Havelock…