Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 2May 09, 2018 8:52 am Coral build- Modified Bronte 42 - We're in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82234&p=1513775&hilit=coral+modified+bronte#p1513775 Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 4May 09, 2018 8:55 am Coral build- Modified Bronte 42 - We're in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82234&p=1513775&hilit=coral+modified+bronte#p1513775 Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 12May 10, 2018 10:50 am Wrapping should be standard. If not, you should no question. Batts, usually standard in ceiling and external walls.If building a two story definitely put batts in floor. AND if you have a media room, highly recommend sound batts in ceiling and walls to deaden the noise. Coral build- Modified Bronte 42 - We're in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=82234&p=1513775&hilit=coral+modified+bronte#p1513775 Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 13May 10, 2018 11:10 am Batts and wall wraps have different purposes, and it should never be one or the other, but both. Wrapping protects your frame from water ingress and reduces air leakage (improving energy efficiency and help keeping out dust and pollen), but only provides a minimal thermal barrier. Batts are straightforward thermal insulation. The two work well together. Batts (both wall and ceiling) are one of the cheapest and most effective ways you can improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Putting in wall batts is simple and cheap to do in construction, and much more painful (and expensive) to retrofit later. You'll make back the cost of batts in reduced energy bills within a few years, and your house will be more comfortable to live in. Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 14May 11, 2018 12:33 pm I've not had experience with sarking in my previous homes, but have been curious about it as it seems that there are some advantages to potentially be had. With sarking installed, it seems to me that it will put more emphasis on the convenience of accessing your roof cavity via an internal manhole in the ceiling. Is this something that should also be a consideration when choosing to sark or not? In the past, when I've had to get in to my roof, I've kicked back some roof tiles and gone in that way. Am I right to say that sarking would completely stop you from being able to do this? Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 15May 14, 2018 6:58 pm Definitely sarking and wall wrap!!! Houses should not be built with out these!!! Especially tiled roofs!! Batts in the ceiling and external walls also, you'll struggle achieve energy efficiency compliance without. ^^^Man hole best for roof access, much easier and safer than removing tiles and getting up on the roof. Yes sarking will be in the way if you access your roof through the tiles but it beats getting a water leak. Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 16May 17, 2018 8:34 am Thanks everyone! We decided to go with sarking and our builder said the costing would be $2300. I hope they aren't taking us for a ride knowing we need to do it during construction... Does that price seem reasonable? We are building a single level home with an area of about 200m2. Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 17May 17, 2018 8:47 am lys245 Thanks everyone! We decided to go with sarking and our builder said the costing would be $2300. I hope they aren't taking us for a ride knowing we need to do it during construction... Does that price seem reasonable? We are building a single level home with an area of about 200m2. I checked a quote from Metricon for similar size - $2445. Sarking also comes in varying quality so check on that too. Re: Sarking - to sark or not to sark? 19May 17, 2018 10:07 am lys245 Thank you iamsam - I think we are getting heavy duty sarking. Is that what you mean by quality? For example.... https://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/h ... -roof-type Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi all I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found not fit for purpose. Insurance company saying the guttering and flashing to be fixed… 0 11680 The gap can be adjusted so it's tighter. You can definitely set up corner cabinets to have the same gap as standard doors. 2 13457 The HIA contract, in the term & conditions section states that "Commencment" is deemed when the drainage is started or the piers are dug or the slab is formed up (incase… 2 6109 |