building a new home or extension When looking at building a new home or extension, there are a million and one things that you should consider, in particular design, size, materials - not to mention all the furnishings and accessories. One major element you now need to consider is making your home Energy Efficient. These changes have been introduced to help curb the growth of greenhouse gas emissions to protect our environment and safeguard Australia’s future. Installing appropriate insulation is the most cost effective way to increase a home’s energy efficiency while also improving the comfort and control noise levels in your home. At the time of construction is also the most cost effective time for you to install the optimum level of insulation for your home as materials can be installed as you build. your next decision… Do you want more than the minimum levels of thermal and/or acoustic insulation installed? As you are the person who will benefit from the long term cost savings and comfort, peace and quiet it will create, you should take time to consider these options carefully. complete guide to home insulation We’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide so it’s easy for you to understand what you need and where you need it, to make your new home or extension the sanctuary you desire. step 1: insulco insulation for ceilings Products available: Fat Batts, Polyester Batts or Acousti-Therm Batts Purpose: Minimise loss of warmth during winter and heat gain in summer. Also insulates against outside noise. step 2: insulco insulation for roofing Products available: Sarking, Vapa-Chek Purpose: Barrier to dirt, dust, draughts and moisture, thermal insulation, Vapa-Chek also aids with dampening rain and hail noise on metal roofing and helps control condensation. step 3: insulco insulation for walls Products available: Fat Batts, Polyester Batts or Acousti-Therm Batts, Tuffstuff wall wrap Purpose: Minimise loss of warmth during winter and heat in summer, batts help insulate against outside noise, Acousti-Therm is also effective at controlling transfer of noise through internal walls. step 4: insulco insulation for floors Products available: Cosyfloor Purpose: Reduce the transfer of noise (batts) and loss of heat. Click on the product name above or select an item from the menu bar on the left to find out more.   Changes introduced via the Building Code of Australia (BCA) have been developed to ensure all new homes achieve a minimum standard of energy efficiency. For more information on the BCA requirements for your new home, please click here.

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