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Plan it
Utilise textiles such as
curtains, soft cushions,
throws and floor rugs to
up the ante on cosiness
SAFETY TIP
Although
today's insulation
products are
relatively low irritant,
it's recommencled to
wear long sleeves
and trousers, gloves,
a dust mask and
safety glasses
while installing
Well padded
"Insulation is a critical
component of a warm, dry
and healthy home," says Chris.
"Once installed, the energy
savings begin to recover the
cost immediately." Using
the right type is crucial for a
well-performing end result
- and the higher the R rating
of a product, the more heat
the home will hold. For ceilings
with no insulation, Chris
recommends insulation
segments between joists with
another layer cross-laid over
the top; over existing ceiling
insulation, use a polyester
ceiling blanket to cover timber
joists and reduce heat loss
through timber. "Aim for
at least R3.6 insulation in
the ceiling," says Chris. For
underfloors, use at least R1.8
insulation between joists,
and choose a material such as
Your DIY toolkit
polyester that can withstand
damp conditions. "But in high
wind open environments where
the underfloor is exposed,
EARTHWOOL QUILTED
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GLASSWOOL
EARTHWOOL QULTED
GLASSWOOL NRDO
semi-rigid segment products
work best as they reduce
windwash through the
insulation," says Chris. Some
bulk insulation products can
be retrofitted and, with good
access, this can be a relatively
straightforward DIY job.
Bre Sein
EARTHWOOK GLASSOO
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Mammoth
1 Mammoth R2.9 870mm polyester ceiling insulation blanket, $257/15sqm, I/N: 0125303. 2 Earthwool 'Glasswool R4.1' 1160mm
x 430mm x 195mm ceiling insulation, $72.95/pack of 18 (8.98sqm), I/N: 0224592. 3 Earthwool 'Glasswool R1.5' 2700mm x
470mm x 70mm quilted underfloor insulation, $95.20/pack of 15 (19.04sqm), 1/N: 8911017. 4 3M 'Tartan' 50.2m x 47.7mm
utility duct tape in Black, $10.50, 1/N: 0178777. 5 3M 'Securefit' clear safety glasses, $14.95, I/N: 0119726. Some products are not
available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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