O’Hara & Dean are the Agents for the superior cladding system – INSULCRETE.

New Zealand does have a superior cladding that will truly protect your family and your home.  Your home will be a stronger, safer, quieter and warmer place to live. 

Insulcrete is compatible with any building structure.  It is made up of continuous high insulation, continuous high strength concrete and finished with a four coat plaster and paint system.

Notice the word “continuous”, it is what makes Insulcrete different – it is what makes Insulcrete superior.  Continuous means no joins, breaks or interruptions.  For insulation this means no air-infiltration and no thermal-bridging, providing an additional waterproofing barrier and great energy efficiencies.  With no joins or weak points continuous concrete becomes the “holy grail” of substrates to plaster and paint over. 

•  Noise pollution is reduced because airborne noise can no longer seep through walls
• Creates an airtight seal.  An airtight seal means that dust, dirt and germs have nowhere to go, so indoor air quality is healthier and cleaner than the outside air
• Prevents moisture intrusion, energy loss and mould growth
• Better insulation value
• Provides more thermal resistance with less material than any other type of insulation
• Eliminates thermal bridging
• Contains no ozone-depleting chemicals, CFCs, HCFCs, fibers, formaldehyde or asbestos.  No toxins are emitted during preparation and installation
• Never decomposes or deteriorates due to time, temperature or usage, and therefore no harmful fibres or gases escaping into the air in the future
• Leak free monolithic seal around the entire wall
• Eliminates air infiltration increasing energy efficiency
• Prevents condensation and ingress of wind-blown snow, rain and debris

Safer, More Durable, Healthier, Low Maintenance

Insulcrete cladding forms an integral exterior – solid, continuous and airtight.  Homes using Insulcrete are healtier and safer to live in.  Unlike traditional timber-frame insulated homes, there are no cavities for water, draughts, rodents, insects or any other unwanted material to penetrate or inhabit.  Insulcrete constructed homes therefore require less maintenance. 

Superior Strength

Insulcrete cladding has a continuous structural steel and concrete shell.  Fibre-reinforced high strength concrete encases high grade steel and runs uninterrupted along all walls and around every corner.  This means there are no construction joints to hide and no joining of walls at corners.  This security means you are better protected in the event of an earthquake or other natural disasters.

Quiet & Comfortable Living

Land is becoming increasingly scarce and as a result homes are being built closer together and closer to highways, railways and airports.  Insulcrete homes provide the necessary sound reducing qualities to provide the kind of quiet comfort needed for peace and serenity.  Insulcrete can reduce sound transmission penetration by over 80% when compared to standard timber-frame construction.

Earthquake & Extreme Weather

It’s no accident that concrete and steel are the materials of choice for modern day fortresses and disaster shelters.  Today’s strongest buildings are made of concrete.  When disaster threatens in the form of cyclones, storms, earthquakes or flooding, your family can trust the strength and integrity of an Insulcrete home.

Exceptional “R” Ratings

Insulcrete cladding has a continuous layer of ridged high-density insulation boasting exceptional “R” values.  Unlike typical timber framed insulation there are no breaks for wall studs or corners and no sagging or reduced performance over time.  With Insulcrete insulation your thermal barrier is continuous along all walls, around every corner or even into the floor slab.  Insulcrete is more than 300% more efficient and gives exceptional energy ratings.

Cost Effective & Affordable

Other than the additional benefits gained over traditional cladding systems, your investment in Insulcrete will provide additional peace of mind.  Ongoing substantial energy savings and reduced maintenance costs will save you thousands of dollars over the years.  Due to the durability of concrete, the lack of cavities and the systems weather-tightness – these savings alone make Insulcrete a logical choice from a cost perspective.

Plaster & Paint

Insulcrete offers a comprehensive range of architectural textures and coatings.  The plaster and paint is applied over steel reinforced concrete, it is continuous and therefore there are no joins or weak points.  Insulcrete comes with a 10 year warranty.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you…