Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Worth going for light roof tiles over (nicer looking) da 7Mar 15, 2010 12:31 pm StartingOut Excellent, thanks for the clarification. I've asked the builder for more info as to what insulation we are getting as standard, as I'm not too sure if there is sarking under the roof or if it's just in the external walls. If it doesn't come with roof sarking as standard, it's starting to sound like an essential extra to have. Think about which part of the house gets the most sun. The roof cops a big radiant heat load. Foil is mandatory in any place with hot summers. Re: Worth going for light roof tiles over (nicer looking) da 8Mar 15, 2010 2:23 pm Ok, I just heard back from the builder and they quoted $1600 for sisalation under roof tiles, $200 to upgrade ceiling insulation from R2.5 to R3 and approx $280 to install a whirlybird. Sounds like the jury's very much still out on whirlybirds, but the sisalation is definitely something we will need to consider. (is sisalation the same as sarking?) Would an upgrade from R2.5 to R3 for the ceiling insulation make a noticeable difference? Thanks for the continued help. Re: Worth going for light roof tiles over (nicer looking) da 9Mar 15, 2010 2:49 pm StartingOut Ok, I just heard back from the builder and they quoted $1600 for sisalation under roof tiles, $200 to upgrade ceiling insulation from R2.5 to R3 and approx $280 to install a whirlybird. Sounds like the jury's very much still out on whirlybirds, but the sisalation is definitely something we will need to consider. (is sisalation the same as sarking?) Would an upgrade from R2.5 to R3 for the ceiling insulation make a noticeable difference? Thanks for the continued help. I believe sisalation is a brand of sarking Re: Worth going for light roof tiles over (nicer looking) da 10Mar 15, 2010 7:16 pm StartingOut Ok, I just heard back from the builder and they quoted $1600 for sisalation under roof tiles, $200 to upgrade ceiling insulation from R2.5 to R3 and approx $280 to install a whirlybird. Sounds like the jury's very much still out on whirlybirds, but the sisalation is definitely something we will need to consider. (is sisalation the same as sarking?) Would an upgrade from R2.5 to R3 for the ceiling insulation make a noticeable difference? Thanks for the continued help. That R2.5 would be blow-in, i'd go for R4 batts if your going to upgrade. I asked my builder if i could come in and put insulation in the walls before the plaster went on, he then informed me that it comes standard with R1.5 batts in the walls to meet the 5 star rating. I have upgraded that to R2 in the walls for an extra $190, as thats what i was going to put in. Re: Worth going for light roof tiles over (nicer looking) da 11Mar 16, 2010 9:29 am Thanks for the replies. The R2.5 is apparently ceiling batts, not the blow-in stuff. We might consider upgrading to the R3 batts though. Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14775 Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout my living areas for my new build (Ashbury 29 - Henley). My whole colour scheme is on… 0 24492 Coming back to this.... When installing a pressure flashing, what fixings would you use (please give a link) ? Above Pedro said nylon anchors. Anyone have a preferred… 7 10565 |