Insulation

 

There’s nothing better than coming home to a house that’s warm in winter and cool in summer. Popping in some insulation is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your home comfortable year round and cut your energy bill.

Insulation%20wall%20batts.jpgInsulating your roof makes a surprisingly big difference to the temperature in your house. If you can put it the external walls, and under the floors if your place is above ground, that’s even better. There’s rebates available at the moment too - the state government will pay half the cost of installing your insulation, up to $300. For more info see http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates

The insulating effect of different materials is measured in ‘R values.’ In Wollongong, you want to have a minimum ‘R value’ of 2.5 for the ceiling, and 1.5 for the walls and under the floors. From our research, we found the best option for us was Bradford Gold Batts, because they’re:

  • Low allergenic and bio-soluble
  • Made from predominantly recycled glass
  • Easy to install yourself
  • Economical
  • Guaranteed for the lifetime of the property

For more info, check out:

http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/yourhome/technical
http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au
http://www.insulationsolutions.com.au
http://www.air-cell.com.au