Higgins Insulation

Higgins Insulation was born from more than just a driving ambition to create a successful business. It was conceived out of a deep-seated social consciousness about the future of today's environment. In doing so, it took courage and vision to take a commercial venture to places it had never been before, to test limits and to break through the many barriers and become the independent, Australian owned manufacturer of quality, environmentally friendly, high performance, thermal &acoustic insulation products it is today.

With key personnel experience and brand history in excess of 15years, Higgins has a proven track record of supplying superior insulation products & services for projects as diverse as single home renovations, multi story apartment buildings and larger commercial undertakings such as the Sydney 2000 Olympic Village and other government projects.

Higgins continues research and development to discover other uses for Wool - a fibre with unmatched properties and unfulfilled potential. As Australia takes on the responsibility for global warming, the company is committed to its focus on saving energy and using safe, soft natural fibres.

Higgins Insulation major objective is to provide our customer withs afe insulation products, manufactured to the highest Australian Standards, fully tested to ensure optimum performance in your home.

Why choose Higgins Insulation?

Choosing a safe product is important - that's why all Higgins productsare made from only the safest materials - real wool and regenerated polyester. These materials have NONE of the health or fire risks associated with other forms of insulation.

Do It Yourself Insulation

Higgins Wool or Polyester Insulation is:

• Totally Safe
• Easy to Install
• Fully Guaranteed

Today more and more Australians are becoming aware of saving energy. Up to 45% of your heating or cooling is lost without insulation. Today Higgins is extremely proud to have developed a product, which is completely safe for you and your family, it is cost effective and is able to be installed by yourself, your builder or handyman.

No gloves, masks or goggles are required when installing Higgins Wool or Polyester Insulation. Not only will you be cooler in summer and warmer in winter, insulation actually adds value to your home. Being energy wise today means not only comfort, it means protecting the environment while reducing global warming, saving you money annually on heating and cooling costs.

Firstly consider what type of Insulation you require. Then consider the "R" value you require. Higgins proudly uses all Australian Wool, it  is totally safe, a premium insulator, and the perfect solution for theuse of natural products in your home. Higgins Wool has been fully treated, the treatment was developed to meet the stringent and internationally recognized British Fire Standard. This provides peace of mind for you and your family. Natural salts and minerals have been added to the wool to make Higgins Wool insulation:

• Fire Resistant
• Insect Proof

Polyester batts have been tested in accordance with AS 1530.3 and resulted in an ignitability and spread of flame index of 0. Polyester is an ideal fibre to help reduce the incidence of dust mite and is known not to irritate the skin. Polyester is more cost effective than wool providing you with an option to consider the benefits of both.

Insulation. Do-It-Yourself

Higgins Insulation Batts are safe and easy to install. Lay the batts between ceiling joists, and ensure there are no gaps between joints. Being safe and soft, Higgins Insulation Batts are easily torn or cut with a pair of industrial scissors. Our standard widths of 430mm and 580mm suit 90% of spaces. Safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves are NOT normally required, however "Work Safety" practices are best followed. Note: a 50mm gap (approximately) should be allowed around flue pipes, exhaust fans, recess lights etc. Off-cuts may be used to fill small spaces. Higgins insulation is non-allergenic with no known associated physical or health hazards. These batts can be handled without any special safety requirements or protective clothing.

Wool or Polyester - The choice is yours

Higgins offers a natural wool insulation and a totally safe man made polyester insulation. Both products achieve the same optimum "R" value, are fully guaranteed, easy to install, and completely safe for you and your family.

Install yourself or use Trade Connect to one our professionals measure, quote and install for you.