Browse Forums Safer Living 1 Jan 08, 2023 10:03 am Good morning everyone, I am just wondering if anyone here could shine some light on what this material that is on the roof of my parents house is? My initial thought is that it was a large build up of dust but my dad thinks it’s some sort of insulation. Mainly just double checking it’s not asbestos of some sort. Any sort of help will be greatly appreciated. (The house was built in 1998 and is located in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria) Thanks so much for your time. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Anybody know what this material in the roof is? 2Jan 08, 2023 4:13 pm dilan123 Good morning everyone, I am just wondering if anyone here could shine some light on what this material that is on the roof of my parents house is? My initial thought is that it was a large build up of dust but my dad thinks it’s some sort of insulation. Mainly just double checking it’s not asbestos of some sort. Any sort of help will be greatly appreciated. (The house was built in 1998 and is located in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria) Thanks so much for your time. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ It is cellulose fibre blow in insulation. Basically shredded news paper that is blown into the roof space. It was very popular in the late 90's. It's messy stuff and has been replaced by batts that are easier to work with and have a better R value Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Different to what others have said but thanks for that insight. 2 5311 Not recommended! The image presented is for a sublevel area. The footings are down deep with a load bearing wall supporting the upper floor level. If you did that drain… 8 10849 Always get multiple quotes, no matter how reasonable/cheap you think it is. I remember getting a few quotes for a pool fence, roughly around the same price, thinking the… 5 9870 |