Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 18, 2023 7:51 pm Hi - The individual that did our insulation installment chose not to place insulation in the joist cavity between ground and first floor. My thinking is that insulation should be everywhere external facing for maximum effect. Any thoughts on what is "standard" practice on this one? Not sure whether I have a basis to complain, so welcome any advice. I am striving to have an energy efficient house. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Insulation missing around joists between ground and firs 2Feb 18, 2023 8:25 pm Yes, this is a huge thermal bridge which will be more or less undermining the insulation already installed in the walls. Cold air will be travelling down from your under ceiling space. 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 11599 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi all, I’m in a house built 7 yrs ago. One bedroom wall faces East and gets strong morning sun. It’s a gyprock wall with hebel exterior. One section of the wall,… 0 2496 |