Acoustic Gold

Frequently asked questions

These are some of the common questions asked about acoustic insulation. If your question is not answered here, please get in touch with us.

What is acoustic insulation?

Acoustic insulation is used in residential homes to reduce noise transmission between rooms. Acoustic Gold is typically used in internal walls, mid floors or even external walls to create a quieter and more comfortable home. Acoustic Gold is ideal to use around home theatres, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundries, home offices, kids rooms, games rooms or any where you want to isolate noise within your home.

How does it work?

Bradford Acoustic Gold is high density insulation that absorbs sound waves, reducing the sound power travelling from one room to the next. It won't soundproof a room but will significantly reduce the effect of noise, creating a more peaceful home.

Bradford Acoustic Gold also has thermal properties. Each Acoustic Gold product has an R-value printed on the label which is particularly important when using in external walls or ceilings to comply with energy efficiency requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation properties, increasing the energy efficiency of your home.

What is it made from?

Acoustic Gold is a mineral wool acoustic insulation product made from around 65% recycled glass, sand and various other raw materials, and spun using world-class fiberising technology. It is manufactured wholly in Australia.

Is Acoustic Gold safe for my family?

Bradford Acoustic Gold is made from inert raw materials that resist fire and pose no health risk to you or your family. Bradford is the only approved insulation partner of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ.

Bradford Acoustic Gold is suitable for use in the homes of asthma and allergy sufferers. Acoustic Gold insulation does not provide a food source for insects or vermin.

How can I install Acoustic Gold?

As Acoustic Gold is used in walls and mid-floors, the best time to install Acoustic Gold is at the time of construction or during a home renovation. For a minimal investment Acoustic Gold will have a long lasting effect on the liveability of the home over its lifetime.

It is possible to retrofit Acoustic Gold into existing internal and external walls but this requires the replacement of your plasterboard, which should only be done by a professional tradesman.

I have noisy neighbours. Can I use Acoustic Gold on external fencing?

Unfortunately Acoustic Gold is not suitable for this application. However, you can create more privacy for your home and reduce external noise by using Hebel PowerFence around your home. It’s easy to install and can be rendered or painted to enhance your home design.