Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Choice of insulation product 4Sep 18, 2009 4:40 pm Hi h8dk97, Hope this helps: Advantages of Fibreglass Insulation: -Has great acoustic properties -Resistant to Fire -Resistant to Insects -Does Not Shrink -Cheaper than polyester Disadvantages of Fibereglass Insulation: -Loses effectiveness if Insulation becomes wet or damp -Irritation during installation Advantages of Polyester Insulation -Made from recycled plastic - reducing landfill -Safe to install - no irritation -Provides cleaner air and lower irritation for asthma suffers -Has great acoustic properties -Not affected by water or moisture -Fire Resistant -Very durable Disadvantages of Polyester Insulation -More expensive than fibreglass insulation Re: Choice of insulation product 5Oct 02, 2009 1:54 pm We are getting a foil one in our new house. R4.0 (whatever that means ) - Fibre-free, clean & safe, non irritant insulation - Insulation that acts as a water barrier - Highly durable, hail resistant with anti-tear surface - Quick & easy to install, reducing labour costs - Anti-fungal & anti-bacterial - Resists rodent & insect nesting unlike conventional bulk insulations - Greatly assists in achieving a 5 star home energy rating Re: Choice of insulation product 6Oct 02, 2009 4:38 pm EKT We are getting a foil one in our new house. R4.0 (whatever that means ) It means your insulation will let through the equivalent of 0.25 (1 ÷ 4) Watts per square metre, per degree Celsius. R 3.0 would allow 0.33 (1 ÷ 3) Watts. "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 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 11277 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 6207 |