Install Ceiling Insulation

Handy Tips,

Some tips to help you choose the insulation and procedures you may take to help you with protecting your home and installing ceiling insulation.

Were to Start,

1 - Choose the material you want to use for ceiling insulation.

2 - Find out what level of insulation you need.

3 - Make sure you get material in the right thickness for your insulation needs.

What to look for, 

Be clear what you are trying to achieve. For example, simple cause for a hot home could be unshaded windows so installing shading will be just as important as insulation.

Consider were you are going to insulate.

If youre thinking of building, check your states mandatory energy rating regulations for the energy efficiency of new buildings.

Watch out for dodgy ceiling insulation installers, refer to Australian Government web site listed below.

http://australian-government-insulation-rebates.com/Contractors/dodgyinsulationinstallers.html

What materials are available

Recommended R - Value rating 3.5 minimum on insulation.

Most prefered materials available ,  Pink Batts, Polyester and Wool 

(More detail will be provided on the prefered materials shortly)