Roof Insulation in Queensland
Earth Wool Roof Insulation Installation
There are many different kinds of roof insulation out there, but the safest for you and your family is Earth Wool. All natural, with no harmful chemicals like what has traditionally been used in Australia, and is still being used in cheap insulation installs. Earth wool roof insulation replaces old:
- Ceiling Insulation: This is a common type of insulation used to prevent heat transfer through the roof of a house.
- Bulk Insulation: This includes materials such as batts, loose-fill, and rigid foam boards. They work by trapping tiny pockets of air within their structure, reducing heat flow. Earth Wool is a type of bulk insulation, except without all the harmful chemicals.
- Reflective Foil Insulation: This type of insulation reflects radiant heat away from the house, helping to keep it cooler in summer. This kind can be used in conjuction with Earth Wool and is something we do.
- Insulation Batts: These are pre-cut sections of insulation that can be easily fitted between the joists in your roof, Earth Wool is a kind of insulation batt. However it isn't the dangerous pink insulation batt.
- Glasswool (Fiberglass) Insulation: This is one of the most popular choices in Australia due to its effectiveness and affordability. However the Formaldehyde is quite dangerous to children and animals.
- Foam Insulation: This type of insulation is sprayed into place and then expands to fill gaps, however has many harmful chemicals that create the expanding foam.
- Polyester, Natural Wool, Glass Wool, and Rockwool Batts: These are all suitable materials for ceiling insulation, offering different benefits depending on the specific needs of the house.