Providing Innovative Solutions for Australians for Over 25 Years
Our best-selling insulation products are suitable for both commercial and residential building.
Leading Insulation Experts For Over 25 Years
Find a Tailored Insulation Solution
- Australian-Owned Manufacturing Company
- 25+ Years Experience
- Providing Leading-edge environmentally-friendly insulation
Made for Aussies.
By Aussies
At GI Building Sciences™ (GIBS), we use cutting-edge technology to produce environmentally friendly and fibre free insulation for all types of construction. Our Reflecta-Range insulation is energy efficient and fast to install, providing a safe and cost-effective solution. We are a family business, an Australian-owned manufacturing company designing products for the Australian climate and beyond.
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Why You Should Consider VPM for Insulation?
- Prevents condensation / water vapour
- Durable against external weather conditions
- Improves energy efficiency
- Lowers moisture for better indoor air quality
- Increases thermal performance
We are leaders in VPM (Vapour Permeable Membrane) Insulation
- Building a new home?
6 month warranty
Weather-Proof and Worry-Proof
With a 6 month warranty for exposure to the elements during your home build, our VPM products are developed to suit the unique requirements of the Australian climate.
6 month warranty
Worry Less about the Elements while Building
Proudly
Australian-Owned
Our Story
Starting as a small family business, we deliver efficiency services to ensure you have the best long-term plan for your energy running and repair costs. We view ourselves as an extended member of the design team, looking to plan, work, think and build with you.
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In the Business for 25+ Years
Our Product Benefits
Our innovative solutions provide comprehensive benefits that go beyond traditional insulation, ensuring your building meets high standards in energy efficiency, sound protection, fire safety, and condensation control.
Energy
Efficiency
We offer leading-edge environmentally-friendly insulation solutions, and ensure they meet your target energy efficiency star rating.
Sound
Protection
All our insulation products also offer sound protection by creating not only a thermal barrier, but an acoustic barrier too.
Lower Power
Costs
All our insulation products help reduce power costs by keeping buildings cooler in Summer and warmer in Winter.
Fire Safe
Insulation
All our insulation products (except for our Shed Insulation Range) is 100% fire safe for your protection.
Condensation
Control
Our vapour membrane products prevent the entry of liquid water and reduces air flow to minimise the transfer of moisture.
Reflecta-Guard Plus™
Thermal Break & Sound Insulation
Reflecta-Guard Plus™ and Reflecta-Guard V2™ insulation continues to be used by the building industry for over 20 years.
- Amongst the highest performing R-value Reflective product on the market
- Able to be cut to length for major projects
- Made with up to 10% recycled materials
- 15 year warranty
- Tested Fall Arrest suitable for low rise construction
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GIBS Reflective Insulation installed?
With the Green side up, GIBS Reflective Insulation is rolled out over the steel purlins or timber roof structures. Allow a 40mm sag between the GIBS Reflective Insulation and roof sheeting. The metal roof sheets are installed by screwing through the GIBS Reflective Insulation into purlins.
Can GIBS Reflective Insulation be cut to length?
Yes. We will manufacture and custom cut to length for most projects. However, there is a recommended minimum & maximum length for safety.
Do you have to tape the joins?
Where overlapping is less than 150mm, but not less than 50mm, use 72 mm wide (or greater) reinforced aluminium tape to join.
Can I use GIBS Reflective Insulation on an outdoor project?
All GIBS Reflective Insulation should be kept dry, however used in an undercover area where the Insulation will be dry, the strength of GIBS Reflective Insulation will provide a robust thermal shelter.
Can GIBS Reflective Insulation be used in a corrosive environment?
Yes, the fabric of the insulation is suitable for most corrosive environments.
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