Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Jan 29, 2005 2:13 pm I am planning to build a home in Melbourne's south east suburbs and want very efficient isulation levels. Is there anyone out there who could recommend insulation R values for a timber floor, walls,ceiling and roof lining (colorbond roof). Should one differentiate between ceiling and roof lining or can you combine the two. For example does a 2.5 ceiling with a 1.5 roof lining combine to result in a 4.0 R rating? What are the recommended insulation materials? Re: Insulation in Melbourne 2Jul 07, 2005 3:22 pm You will need to get an energy rating done on the proposed dwelling. Regards Janelle I am saying that double brick has similar thermal performance due to thermal mass effect. It will be still very interesting to see the state of your framing after 10-15… 10 23114 Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 8910 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 3662 |