Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Canadian cold in Australia? (Insulation question) 2Jun 03, 2012 7:48 pm @builderforlife Building inspector and passionate about construction When you need an expert to take a look. Re: Canadian cold in Australia? (Insulation question) 4Jun 03, 2012 8:18 pm Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Canadian cold in Australia? (Insulation question) 7Jun 03, 2012 10:28 pm Settlement 1/2/12 New Shed 23/3/12 Slab poured 27/3/12 Frame complete 4/5/12 Roof complete 1/6/12 LOCKUP 29/6/12 Our new build blog http://kareenhillsownerbuild.blogspot.com/ Re: Canadian cold in Australia? (Insulation question) 11Jun 06, 2012 6:07 am Irrespective of the system of insulation used it largely comes down to workmanship in installation. As property inspector who has inspected thousands of homes I can tell you that the biggest problem is poorly fitted or disturbed ceiling insulation and that is simply because no one checks the installers and the electricians and duct installers who comes after them. I use thermal imaging camera at pre final inspection of a new home or for pre purchase inspection looking for: defective insulation, roof leaks and or dampness in wet areas. Consequently I find most homes are thermal leaking buckets. You can find thermal images of defective ceiling insulation on my website or the blog http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog type insulation in search box on blog page Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Depends how much direct sun it gets. Is there any shading (eaves or trees)? If the sun hits a window directly it doesn't matter too much if it's double or single… 1 12666 Hi guys, I want to butt a concrete vegetable garden bed against a concrete build up of a carport. It will be a 700mm high wall about 120mm thick and I will run a 12mm rio… 0 2608 0 6295 |