Hello everyone,
I am first time building in Canberra, ACT. I am looking for advise on the wall sarking. Is it a basic building Standard or an extra inclusion?. As our build asking to pay separately for sarking.
Please help
Thanks in advance.
Insulation in new house
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What is your construction system?
What is your construction system?
Lightweight.
Thx
Reflective insulation is highly important for lightweight construction.
It not only provides a (minor though) thermal break for your studs but also creates a vapour permeable moisture barrier as your stud insulation should never be wet.
The ideal construction from inside to outside:
1) battened cladding or brick veneer on ties;
2) air space (at least 25 mm but better 50 mm);
3) reflective insulation/moisture barrier;
4) OSB board;
5) studs filled with insulation batts;
6) plasterboard/gyprock;
Good example here:
https://www.kingspan.com/au/en-au/produ ... rmicav-xv#
For Canberra it is certainly a must-to-have option. In addition, passive solar orientation (with good shading for summer) as well as additional thermal mass will be a significant plus as lightweight construction is not perfectly suitable for your climate zone no matter how insulated your house is.
It not only provides a (minor though) thermal break for your studs but also creates a vapour permeable moisture barrier as your stud insulation should never be wet.
The ideal construction from inside to outside:
1) battened cladding or brick veneer on ties;
2) air space (at least 25 mm but better 50 mm);
3) reflective insulation/moisture barrier;
4) OSB board;
5) studs filled with insulation batts;
6) plasterboard/gyprock;
Good example here:
https://www.kingspan.com/au/en-au/produ ... rmicav-xv#
For Canberra it is certainly a must-to-have option. In addition, passive solar orientation (with good shading for summer) as well as additional thermal mass will be a significant plus as lightweight construction is not perfectly suitable for your climate zone no matter how insulated your house is.
Reflective insulation is highly important for lightweight construction.
It not only provides a (minor though) thermal break for your studs but also creates a vapour permeable moisture barrier as your stud insulation should never be wet.
The ideal construction from inside to outside:
1) battened cladding or brick veneer on ties;
2) air space (at least 25 mm but better 50 mm);
3) reflective insulation/moisture barrier;
4) OSB board;
5) studs filled with insulation batts;
6) plasterboard/gyprock;
Good example here:
https://www.kingspan.com/au/en-au/produ ... rmicav-xv#
For Canberra it is certainly a must-to-have option. In addition, passive solar orientation (with good shading for summer) as well as additional thermal mass will be a significant plus as lightweight construction is not perfectly suitable for your climate zone no matter how insulated your house is.
It not only provides a (minor though) thermal break for your studs but also creates a vapour permeable moisture barrier as your stud insulation should never be wet.
The ideal construction from inside to outside:
1) battened cladding or brick veneer on ties;
2) air space (at least 25 mm but better 50 mm);
3) reflective insulation/moisture barrier;
4) OSB board;
5) studs filled with insulation batts;
6) plasterboard/gyprock;
Good example here:
https://www.kingspan.com/au/en-au/produ ... rmicav-xv#
For Canberra it is certainly a must-to-have option. In addition, passive solar orientation (with good shading for summer) as well as additional thermal mass will be a significant plus as lightweight construction is not perfectly suitable for your climate zone no matter how insulated your house is.
Thx for your help.
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