Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Mar 27, 2009 8:32 pm --- I don't have a signature - just this sentence saying that I don't have one - that'll do! Re: Insulation Requirement .. R ? & Sarking ? 3Mar 28, 2009 9:47 am --- I don't have a signature - just this sentence saying that I don't have one - that'll do! Re: Insulation Requirement .. R ? & Sarking ? 12May 10, 2009 11:17 pm I am assuming it is a new house and you are located in adelaide ... it is pretty easy, I would just use any reflective foil sarking (www.bradfordinsulation.com.au, www.air-cell.com.au) under the tiles, ensuring its 'sags' ie has an airspace between it and the tiles and then use well installed (no gaps) bulk insulation (batts) directly on the ceiling between the joists. This should give you the right balance. Sarking improtant under metal roofs for condensation less so under tiles, but essential because of its reflective properties - ie keeping out summer heat. Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a… 3 16446 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi all Iām in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found not fit for purpose. Insurance company saying the guttering and flashing to be fixed… 0 14768 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 7021 |