installation  Installing insulation is quite hot and physical work, and although we have developed lighter 8 piece packs to make it easier on the DIY handyman, please remember that roof cavities can warm up significantly in summer, so do take care. supply & fit It is also useful for you to know that a full supply and fit service is available for most parts of Australia through local Insulco Approved Installers. Each installer has been fully trained in the correct installation techniques to ensure the lasting performance of your Insulco insulation products. To find your nearest installer, go to the Fat Batt Estimator and enter your postcode. do-it-yourself what you need the first step ceilings walls health and safety information 1. what you need  A sharp knife & cutting board Kneeling board (to span at least two ceiling joists) Lighting (if required) Gloves (recommended) A dust mask (recommended) Goggles (recommended if working overhead) Top 2. the first step  Check the distance between studs before installing your batts. Measure from the centre of one timber stud/ceiling joist to the next. For 450mm spacing use 430mm wide batts, for 600mm spacing use 580mm batts. Note: 430mm wide batts for ceilings are perforated and can be torn in half and turned sideways to fit 600mm joist spacings. Top 3. ceilings  Standard Batt packs are designed to fit through 99% of average size manholes. Work out how many packs you need and pass them unopened through the manhole. Spread the packs around inside the ceiling before opening the packs. Never walk on plaster ceilings. Stand on ceiling joists only. Place kneeling board across at least two ceiling joists before kneeling. Lay batts between ceiling joists starting at the furthest point from the manhole. Butt the batts closely together to ensure there are no gaps left at joints. Cut the batts to the required size to fit around vents, exhaust fans and flue pipes, allowing a space of at least 25mm. Continue until the entire ceiling area is covered, and extending a minimum of 50mm onto the external wall top plate. Offcuts may be used to fill small spaces to ensure a complete coverage. Be extremely careful of electrical wiring in the ceiling. Where possible, place the batts underneath electrical wires or use a spacer to create an air gap between electrical wires and insulation. Cathedral / Raked ceilings In the case of cathedral ceilings, the batts should be installed prior to fixing the plasterboard. Batts should be supported by string or twine, running at right angles to the ceiling joists so they remain in place until the plasterboard is installed. Top 4. walls  Brick veneer It is important that the batts are secured so they cannot fall into the cavity or come in contact with the outer brickwork, allowing moisture to pass from the exterior wall to the internal lining. Foil insulation or long lasting string/twine should be fixed across the exterior face of the frame before installing the batts from the inside Where string/twine is used, 2 lengths of twine should be fixed between each set of studs from the top to the bottom, running parallel with the studs and evenly spaced. Butt the batts closely together between studs to ensure there are no gaps left at joints. Fibre cement or weatherboard cladding A breathable foil or building paper must be used so as not to cause moisture build up. Butt the batts closely together between studs to ensure there are no gaps left at joints. Cavity brick walls (double brick) Batts are not recommended for us in cavity brick construction. Top 5. health & safety information fbs-1 glasswool insulation  Ingredients: Bio-soluble glass > 85% Heat cured resin < 15% Solvent refined mineral oil < 2% Risk: FBS-1 glasswool is thoroughly researched and safe to use. The glasswool used in our products is bio-soluble. Tasman Insulation has assessed FBS-1 Glasswool according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC): NOHSC:1008 (1999) and NOHSC:10005 (1999). As a result of the assessment, our glasswool product is not classified as hazardous. It is good practice to avoid exposure to dust. Dust from glasswool may cause discomfort of the eyes and respiratory system and may cause temporary skin itching. Safety: When handling FBS-1 glasswool, particularly overhead or in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, eye contact with dust or fibre can be avoided by wearing eye protection conforming with AS/NZS 1338 (Recommended practices for occupational eye protection). Direct skin contact can be minimised by wearing long sleeved shirts and long trousers, a cap or hat, and standard duty gloves conforming to AS 2161 (Occupational protective gloves). When working in poorly ventilated, dusty or confined spaces, we advise the use of a dust mask conforming to AS/NZS 1715 (Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices) and 1718 (Respiratory protective devices). Take the following precautions to minimise dust: Keep batts as packaged in sealed bags until ready to use. Use hand tools in preference to power tools. Clean up regularly by adequate sweeping or vacuuming. Wash work clothes regularly and separately from other clothes. First Aid: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. In case of skin itching, wash skin with soap and water. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In all cases, seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Disposal: Follow above safety instructions, collect offcuts and dust by adequate sweeping or vacuuming, and place in containers or plastic bags. Dispose of containers and waste material in accordance with local authority guidelines. Top