How to Install Ceiling Insulation Batts in a New House - Before Plaster

[@leosurname6993]

Summary: cut where you need then put there u want. Done! Super informative video!

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks Leo! I'm glad that you found it helpful.

[@MARLIELEPPO]

:D

[@conman20000]

does it matter what kind of strapping I use?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question! It doesn't really matter what type of strapping you used, since it is mostly there to support the ceiling insulation until the plaster is installed. We prefer polyweave strapping in small rolls because they don't get tangled and they are easy to staple: pricewiseinsulation.com.au/product/polyweave-insulation-strapping/

[@cmello151]

Can you put the insulation directly on top of recessed lights?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question! Insulation can be installed directly over downlights if the downlights have a IC-F or IC-4 rating. If the lights do not have this rating, a clearance of 50mm for LED's and 100mm for Halogens, should be left around the light. Any transformers connected to the lights should be placed on top of the insulation. Cheers!

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Our recommendations are in line with the building codes of Australia, but it can differ from country to country.

[@LuzPerez-zv3pt]

Thanks

[@pricewiseinsulation]

You're welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@marilynzanca7712]

If your going to insulate 2 rooms side by side, the front of the house and the back of the house is a very low roof and cant be insulated? my lounge room half the room can be insulated but the lounge room at the front house is low so there would only be half the room insulated. would it be worth insulating if only half the room can be insulated?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Marilyn, Thanks for reaching out. It's important that the entire ceiling of the room gets covered for the insulation to work properly. If you have a low roof then you might want to look at the possibility of getting a roof plumber to take off the roof sheets temporarily so that you can insulate the whole ceiling.

[@sunwolf8290]

But then does the electrician mess up the batts when he later installs lights, fans, exhausts etc?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your comment. For the best results we recommend insulating the corners and other hard-to-reach areas before the plaster is installed (as shown in this video), and then installing the remaining insulation after the plaster has been installed and the electricians have finished their work. You can watch our video on how to install roof insulation after plaster here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4K2nHZqh6-dnqM. Please feel free to give us a call on 1300 729 639 if you have any further questions.

[@RATMdrumer]

What product do you use for the strapping?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi there! We use polyweave strapping for all our installs, as this product is inexpensive and easy to handle. Feel free to give our team a call on 1300 729 639 if you would like to order some rolls. You can also order them online here: pricewiseinsulation.com.au/product/polyweave-insulation-strapping/

[@victorscasas1193]

My arms are itching just watching this

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your comment. Earthwool Insulation is actually a low-itch product, thanks to its ECOSE Technology binder.

[@Andoseroby]

why do you put the bags on the roof?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Andranik, thank you for your question. The reason we evenly distribute the bags in the roof space is to make it easier to install the ceiling insulation (once the plaster has been installed). This method is far quicker and easier than pushing the bags through a small manhole and carrying them to different parts of the roof space after the plaster has been installed. Cheers! Pricewise Insulation

[@drew3030]

@@pricewiseinsulation The confusion is that you have already done the ceiling insulation. What more is there that you're leaving extra bags of insulation in the roof cavity? It's not like we have attics in Australia.

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Drew and Adranik, We might not have made it clear enough in the film, but we recommend installing insulation around the perimeter of the roof, as well as in tight corners and sections that may be hard to access later. We then load the rest of the bags into the roof space. Once the plasterboard has been installed and the other trades have come through and fitted all their lighting, appliances, etc., we go into the roof space, open the insulation bags, and install the batts in the middle sections of the roof.

[@bleee1]

Australia's house in winter is still cold.

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Bob, You're right, many homes in Australia lack proper insulation. However, we have noticed that Australian home owners are becoming more aware about the importance of high quality insulation. Feel free to check out our recommendations for wall insulation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIG8ZJxjrdObjJI and roof insulation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLGZXainqmogtE. Cheers! Pricewise Insulation

[@marilynzanca7712]

Will send a diagram if you don't know what im talking about do you have email?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Marilyn, our email address is [e-mail]

[@IsReal111]

no face mask?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question. We recommend using a face mask in small confined spaces such as underfloor areas and inside the roof. Our full time installers who work with insulation every day often wear masks for jobs like this as well.

[@matthewbentley3122]

why are they called "Batts"?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Matt, the word "batt" simply means "a piece of felted material used for lining or insulating items" or "a piece of fibreglass used to insulate buildings". We hope this helps.

[@matthewbentley3122]

@@pricewiseinsulation Really helpful, thank you. What type of batt / material would you recommend for a residential ceiling? South east Qld climate

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Hi Matt, R4.0 ceiling insulation is sufficient in south east Queensland, however upgrading to R5.0 or R6.0 ceiling insulation will achieve better thermal results. We've been closed in Queensland for several months due to the major stock shortages, however we will be re-opening within the next couple of weeks. If you would like a custom quote before then, please send an email to [e-mail] and we'll do our best to assist you. Cheers!

[@pi3ladbd417]

Bats ,there called slabbs

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your comment. Insulation terms vary from country to country. In Australia, they are widely referred to as 'insulation batts'. Cheers!

[@rayjames57332]

But where's his mask for insulating the ceiling?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question. We recommend using a face mask in small confined spaces such as underfloor areas and inside the roof. Our full time installers who work with insulation every day often wear masks for jobs like this as well.

[@amancalledlimey]

no masks needed?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question. We recommend using a face mask in small confined spaces such as underfloor areas and inside the roof. Our full time installers who work with insulation every day often wear masks for jobs like this as well.

[@RaphaManduca]

where's the mask?

[@pricewiseinsulation]

Thanks for your question. We recommend wearing a face mask in confined spaces like under floors and in the roof. Our full-time installers, who work with insulation daily, often use masks for these types of jobs as well.