Insulation

When you’re renovating or building, one thing every homeowner wants is a peaceful, comfy space. That’s where good soundproofing and insulation step in—they block out unwanted noise, keep your place cosy, and help with energy efficiency.

There are all kinds of options when it comes to thermal insulation. Find out what sorts of insulation are available, and what's likely to...

Find out what sort of insulation is required in different parts of your home, and why. Learn more about roof, wall, under-floor, door and...

There's a bit more to insulating a home well than just sticking some batts in your wall cavities. Find out what else affects how...

Find out how to soundproof different parts of your home, and what sorts of techniques and materials will be most effective. Keeping sound in or...

Feeling a chill in your home? Think your heater's being overworked? It could be that you need a top up on your insulation, but...

Depending on what the climate's like where you live in Australia, different regulations apply to the amount and type of insulation that needs to...

Having the right insulation can make a huge difference to the amount of energy your home needs to stay at a comfortable temperature, and...

Many different materials can be used for insulation, including rock wool, glass wool, sheep's wool, cellulose, polystyrene and straw bales, among others. Find out...

Glass wool is made from fibreglass, and is available either as rolls of insulation, or as batts or blanketing. Glass wool is relatively inexpensive,...