Browse Forums Old Home Restoration / Renovation 1 Apr 23, 2020 10:41 pm Hi all, just wondering if it is possible to upgrade wall and ceiling insulation of an existing late 60s double brick house? If so, is it exorbitantly expensive? Re: Possible to retrofit insulation 2Apr 24, 2020 9:25 am Insulguard Cavity Shield https://insulguardinsulation.com.au/cavity-shield/ looks to be the easiest in terms of a retrofit. I was intending to get this done however COVID-19 got in the way. Re: Possible to retrofit insulation 3Apr 24, 2020 9:28 am Ah yes, I've heard of this. Although I think I read somewhere else on here that the air gap in the cavity is really important for insulation, and filling it creates a thermal bridge between the inside and outside, which can be counterintuitive? Have you heard anything about that? yes it is possible but watch for noise transmission, decouple as best you can. Maybe wider top and bottom plates with 70mm studs to allow the cabinet to be recessed fully 1 6633 You can wash over existing pavers with 10% solution of water and hydrochloric acid, then wash off. The acid will provide for required bond key with new concrete. 1 36949 0 9795 |