insulation tag
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Under floor insulation I have wooden floors. I need to put insulation under the floor. It is easy to get access to as there is a garage/workshop underneath. I intend to do it myself (famous last words!). I would appreciate any opinions of what product to use to get the best ins... |
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Best underfloor insulation for DIY Howdy, Im looking at putting underfloor insulation in my home. Just after a bit of feedback on what a good insulation to go with for DIY purposes. Cost, ease of insulation and effectiveness. Thanks |
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Expol underfloor insulation Has anyone put this in? is it as good as it is advertised to be? |
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Insulation in loft - Help Think about topping up insulation in loft. Couple of different kinds in local DIY store. But big difference in Price, some only cover 4.2 m2 and the other one covers 10.5m2 for $23 less. But they have the same thickness and estimated "R" value. So if the ... |
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Insulation and reno costs? If you were renovating a 120sqm 1910 villa and needed to take off the exterior to repair and replace weatherboards would you do the wall insulation and rewire at the same time? Does that require one building consent or three? Or is it easier f |
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Insulation in walls I have an older house, 1930's. It has insulation in the roof, but I dont think any in the walls etc. (below is also mostly on a flat slab due to an extension etc) If i do go downt he insulation track, is it only outside walls I do (which would |
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Water pipe insulation i want to put some of that foam insulating tube over my water pipes both to minimize the chance of them freezing and also to save water heating energy. my bathroom was recently renovated, with new water piping (that flexible grey pipe they use |
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Insulation.advice wanted Have been reading about insulation on and off all day but cant decide what product is best to use or who to get to install it. Any advice and/or recommendations gratefully received. We live in central Auckland and have an old wooden bungalow with bare woo... |
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Ceiling insulation for tight crawl space Hi, Has anyone suggestions for ceiling insulation for a house with a low pitched roof? We can't crawl round up there and have had a couple of insulation companies come around and they have just said it is against OSH regulations for anyone to go in there.... |
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One piece of batts insulation Anyone with a spare piece of wall or ceiling insulation in Dunedin ? I need one piece to wrap around a small hot-water tank; thanks |
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Restoring ceiling insulation - "Batts" type. A few years ago we got the ceiling insulation checked and new batts put in. Since then, for various reasons - roof leak, electrical work etc - some of the batts were hauled out of place and not put back. It's not by any means the whole ceiling, just isola... |
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Underfloor insulation? What sort of underfloor insulation is recommended for a 1940s weather board house. I have been looking at R 1.8 polyester between the joists and plastic vapour barrier on the ground. Is this a good option? |
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What wall and ceiling insulation for shed? A friend and I have just finished putting up the shell of my new workroom (shed). I need to insulate it as I'm going to be working out there in Summer and Winter. What insulation will be effective, inexpensive and easy to fit (I don't ask for much!) in th... |
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What type of underfloor insulation is this? Someone said there is an insulation product that looks like bubble wrap with foil laminated both sides. It is stapled to the underside of the floor joists. Is there such a thing? Or have I been misinformed? cheers. |
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Polystrine insulation Am in a house that has poltstrine insulation under the floor,was wondering if there should also be a covering of some type of building paper over it If so what type. |
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Underfloor Insulation Anybody had it done, are you satisfied with the results!Would carpet be a better option! |
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Quick update to ceiling damage done by insulation Whoa ! They replaced lots of the ceilings ! |
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Under floor insulation recommendations please? 1950s home. Want to insulate house under floors. What are the considerations please? Any recommendations. Thinking I dont want Batts though.Thank you in advance. |
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Retrofitting wall insulation planning to do this at home - as i understand it you now need a consent for this , and a 20mm cavity is required between underlay and back of the cladding just wondering if anyone out there in the trade can tell me this *how did you hold build |
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Spray foam insulation in a new house. Anyone have this product? The walls are no issue. Just sprayed on against the RAB . Ceilings they want to spray it on the underside of the roofing underlay. Not sure if thats a good idea or not. |
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Installing ceiling insulation bats Is it a good idea to lay the cut open plastic bags they came in on top of the laid insulation as it will stop air movement |
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Recessed down lights and insulation I was about to add more insulation in the sleep out and the room has 4 down lights is it possible to change the lights for ones that don’t need the heat clearance and use the same holes ? |
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House insulation question/opinions needed Just after opinions please. we have a 50s stucco house with a 9 foot stud. When we bought the house 2 1/2 years ago we put insulation in the ceiling and underfloor. We only have a heatpump (which I hate) the house is still bitterly cold in winter. We have... |
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Ceiling Insulation For you insulation experts. If I posted a photo of a section of Mammoth ceiling blanket, would you be able to tell me if it is r1.8 or r2.9? |
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Insulmax Insulation. Who has this in their home or do you know if it is effective and keeps the warmth in. Thanks. |
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Underfloor Insulation Im looking at putting some underfloor insulation in my house. What would be the best product out there? Would it be expol or batts? Which one would be more time consuming? I’m more than capable of doing it myself and have heaps of room |
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Sound proofing/insulation Hi all. I am in the process of giving our basement studio unit which is located under our lounge/kitchen an overhaul. The plan is to frame out the exterior block walls, insulate and line with ply and white wash. Have ripped the ceiling out so can ru |
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Underfloor insulation & help checking measurements Hi guys, My wife and I have decided we?? |
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