Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Jul 19, 2019 12:27 am Hi all,Could you please let me know a way to check whether the builder has upgraded the insulation as required by us.So far what I can see is a silver colour insulation wrap around the house and just below the roof. Is there anything extra they should add.We upgraded walls to 2.5 and ceiling to 5. Thanks Re: Wall and Ceiling Insulation 3Jul 19, 2019 6:30 pm Mashee Is there anything extra they should add.We upgraded walls to 2.5 and ceiling to 5. Thanks For that R-value, they should install batts (or similar). However, they do that just before or while the plaster board goes on, otherwise, the insulation will just fall out. Re: Wall and Ceiling Insulation 4Jul 19, 2019 7:24 pm For that R-value, they should install batts (or similar). However, they do that just before or while the plaster board goes on, otherwise, the insulation will just fall out.[/quote] Thanks for the information. Found the answer. The recommended distance is .... 1 5937 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 29636 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on installing/replacing wall insulation on an external wall which doesn't have wrap, our miners cottage being constructed… 0 4929 |