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Insulation- including ceiling insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation- is best undertaken when building a house, or during renovations, but at least ceiling insulation can usually be added at whatever stage you decide

 One of the best investments you can make is to effectively insulate your home.To get the job done, call Whyte Construction. We'll help you choose the material best suited for the purpose. We'll make sure you get material in the right thickness,for the right function and at the right price for your insulation needs.

Insulating an existing home starting points

Be clear about what you’re trying to achieve. For example, the major cause of a hot home could be unshaded windows, so installing shading will be just as important as insulation.
Consider where you’re going to insulate — in existing homes, it’s usually the ceiling, but you can insulate under suspended timber floors.
Wall insulation for existing homes may be an option, especially if you're renovating.
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What materials are available?

Mineral fibres
Glass Wool (often called fibreglass) is made from spun fibres of molten glass. It’s available as batts and blankets that can be used to insulate ceilings and walls.
Rock Wool is made mainly from spun fibres of molten volcanic rock. It’s available in batts and blankets, as well as in loose-fill form. It’s usually denser than glass wool, so when installed to the same thickness, it offers better insulation.
Pros and cons
They’re easy to install.
They’re resistant to fire and insect attack.

Cellulose
Made from shredded waste paper, and sold as a loose-fill product that’s blown into your ceiling space.
A mixture of borax and boric acid is added to make the material fire-retardant. These chemicals also deter cockroaches and silverfish.
Pros and cons
Particularly good for homes where access to roof space is difficult.
No health concerns regarding cellulose insulation. However, it may produce a lot of dust.

Polyester
Polyester comes in batts and blankets. Polyester products don’t burn, but in a fire they melt and give off dense smoke.
Pros and cons
There are no known health issues, but they’re generally more expensive than similar glass wool products.

Sheep’s Wool
Sheep’s Wool insulation is made from new and waste wool. It’s sold in batts and blankets (often in combination with polyester) and as loose-fill ceiling insulation.
Pros and cons
Experts say the quality and fire resistance of pure wool products can vary considerably.
Moisture control,Toxin and pollution control,Sound Control


Other materials
These include polyurethane and polystyrene foam boards, mineral loose-fill granulates (Perlite, Vermiculite), reflective foils, multi-cell, multi-layer laminated foil batts ('concertina batts' or 'air-cell insulation') and combinations of different materials, such as glass wool batts with reflective foil on one side.

At Whyte Construction we have the expertise and experience to ensure your insulation is properly specified and installed, resulting in a comfortable, energy-efficient home.