Kingspan Insulation Australia

We had a great time at Bowens Expo 26, connecting with builders, trades and industry professionals from across Victoria.

The atmosphere was buzzing all night, and it was fantastic to showcase our residential building solutions while having meaningful conversations about the challenges facing builders today.

A clear theme emerged from the discussions. Builders are looking for practical support to navigate 7-Star compliance, choose the right products, and make confident decisions on site. Many also highlighted the need for simple, accessible training and guidance that fits into their busy schedules.

Thank you to everyone who visited the Kingspan stand, shared their insights and entered our competition. The conversations and feedback were invaluable, and they reinforce the importance of providing practical solutions that help simplify compliance and improve building performance.

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Insulation continuity is only as strong as its weakest junction.

A great start to the new City Event Series in Melbourne with Design Matters National.

Our Sales and Technical Manager, Paul Young, presented at the inaugural Melbourne event, sharing practical insights on insulation performance, building envelope detailing, and the risks that can arise when continuity is overlooked.

One key question stood out:

Where can we least afford to get insulation continuity wrong?
The simple answer is all junctions matter.

However, in practice, severe condensation and mould issues are often found at wall-to-ceiling junctions. This is especially common in homes without eaves overhang, where ceiling insulation may not extend over the top of the wall. The result can be a significant thermal bridge between the exterior and interior.

Moreover, in cooler climate zones, roof ventilation requirements can make this detail even more challenging. A gap must be maintained above the insulation for airflow, but the thermal bridge still needs to be properly addressed to help reduce the risk of ongoing condensation and moisture problems.

Paul will continue the conversation in Perth on 5 August, with the event also available via live stream. To get more gold nuggets like this, make sure you attend the next Design Matters event where Paul will be presenting.

Struggling with questions around insulation performance or application-specific detailing? Get in touch with the Kingspan Insulation technical team. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wRx320