Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 30, 2011 12:31 am PD offers R2.5 insulation batts to ceiling as standard, but our tender document states R2.5 Cellulose Fibre insulation. Are these the same thing ? Worried cause i've read that Cellulose Fibre can settle and has issue with dust. Re: Insulation - Cellulose Fibre /Batts 2Jan 30, 2011 7:32 am The specification is exactly the same as the offer. If you don't want cellulose then you need to discuss an alternative like polyester and be prepared for the cost difference. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Insulation - Cellulose Fibre /Batts 3Jan 30, 2011 5:50 pm bashworth The specification is exactly the same as the offer. If you don't want cellulose then you need to discuss an alternative like polyester and be prepared for the cost difference. Isn't batts a different type of insulation than cellulose fibre ? Re: Insulation - Cellulose Fibre /Batts 4Jan 30, 2011 6:53 pm Batts is just a description of the blocks that the insulation comes in. If they supply the insulation in batts its the same thing. If its a blow in system then it is different but IMHO just as good. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Found the answer. The recommended distance is .... 1 5951 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair All my inside walls are Fibre Cement & House has Steel frames... Tricky when one wants to hang pictures or do Wainscoating Paneling up the hallway. Those little nail… 0 3125 |