High-Performance NZ Foam Insulation for Pool Heat Retention
The insulation helped create a more comfortable indoor environment by improving temperature control and reducing unwanted heat transfer.
Located on Centennial Marine Drive opposite Midway Beach in Gisborne, Kiwa Pools is a large, modern aquatic facility providing year-round swimming, recreation, fitness, hydrotherapy and family activities for the local community. The facility includes a range of temperature-controlled indoor pools, creating a demanding environment where effective thermal performance and heat retention are important to the overall operation of the building.
For the Kiwa Pools project, NZ Foam insulation was selected as a high-performance insulation solution for the pool structures. The project required an insulation system that could work effectively across large commercial areas while also adapting to the unique shapes and surfaces around the pools. NZ Foam insulation provided a continuous thermal barrier around the pool structures, helping support heat retention and the overall energy efficiency and performance of the facility.
The project highlights the versatility of NZ Foam insulation in large-scale commercial and specialist applications, particularly where a high-performance insulation system is required to work around complex structures while meeting demanding construction timeframes.
R2.2 NZ Foam Wall Insulation and R3.1 NZ Foam Wall Insulation
Questions about this project
This is a large commercial swimming-pool facility, with NZ Foam insulation installed around the pool structures. The project required a specialist insulation solution capable of handling the scale and requirements of a commercial aquatic environment.
The main goal was to retain heat within the pools and reduce heat loss through the surrounding pool structure. Effective insulation was important for maintaining thermal efficiency and supporting consistent pool temperatures.
NZ Foam insulation was chosen for its high thermal properties, which provide an effective barrier against heat transfer and help improve the overall thermal performance of the pool structure.
The spray foam was installed around the sides of the pool. The stainless-steel sides were first primed before the spray foam was applied, creating a seamless thermal barrier around the pool structure.
The project achieved insulation thicknesses of approximately 50–70 mm, providing R-values ranging from R2.2 to R3.1, depending on the area and required level of insulation.
A key advantage was the ability of spray foam to mould and conform to virtually any shape or surface. This made it particularly suitable for the complex contours and requirements around the pool, allowing the insulation to provide continuous coverage where traditional insulation products may have been more difficult to install.
As a large commercial project, meeting construction timelines was a major consideration. NZ Foam was able to work efficiently and complete the insulation installation within the required timeframe, helping the wider project stay on schedule without compromising the quality of the insulation system.
The project demonstrates the value of selecting an insulation system based on the specific shape, environment and performance requirements of a building. Spray foam can provide a seamless thermal barrier, conform to complex surfaces and be installed efficiently, making it a useful option for projects where thermal performance, coverage and tight construction deadlines are important.