How does insulation work?
Different types of insulation work in different ways to help control the way heat and sound travel through your home.
Thermal insulation prevents the flow...
Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...
Acoustic underlay
Acoustic underlays sit underneath floor coverings to prevent sound from being carried through to the floor below. They also help to reduce heat transmission,...
Plasterboard walls and soundproofing
Purpose-built plasterboard products allow for a far greater amount of soundproofing and noise reduction than conventional plasterboard. Soundproofing plasterboard is also relatively inexpensive, and...
Barrier board
Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...
BCA requirements for insulation
The Building Code of Australia sets out specific rules about how houses need to be insulated. Find out more about what's required for your...
DIY vs. professional insulation
What sort of insulation can you install yourself - and when might you need to hire a professional do the job properly? Find out...
How to improve your home’s insulation
Is your house not keeping out the neighbour's noisy parties? Perhaps you're intending on setting up a home theatre? Find out more about how...
Recycled insulation materials
Recycling plays a big role in the way that lots of insulation materials are produced. Find out what sorts of insulation are made from...
Insulating for energy efficiency
Insulation can make a massive difference to how energy efficient your home is, but it isn't always as simple as stacking up layers of...