Whether you’re looking to save money on your power bill or make your home more environmentally friendly, installing high quality batt insulation is a great way to achieve both. In fact, there are a whole range of benefits batt insulation offers.
- Pleasant Indoors – Batt insulation’s main purpose is to slow down heat loss and gain to maintain a pleasant indoor temperature so you can feel comfortable inside, no matter what the weather is like outdoors.
- Energy Efficiency – Insulation helps keep your home a nice temperature passively and often leads to less reliance on air conditioning or heaters. That is how batt insulation can make homes more energy efficient.
- Financial Savings – Needless to say, if you’re using the air conditioner and heater less often, you’ll likely be saving money on your power bill.
- Inexpensive – Batt insulation is pre-cut and easy to install, so whether you hire someone or do it yourself, installation is not very expensive.
- Quiet Oasis – By installing acoustic batt insulation, you can create quiet and private indoor spaces.
What is batt insulation used for?
Batt insulation is a type of bulk insulation that can be installed in homes and other buildings to help regulate indoor temperatures. Some batt insulation is specialised acoustic insulation which also provides sound reducing effects.
Batt insulation can be installed almost everywhere throughout a building including the internal and external walls, floors, ceilings and between floors of a multi-storey building. Batt insulation is pre-cut to fit in between the timber framing of most Australian homes, and can be installed a professional or as a DIY project. The best time for installation is during construction or renovation.
What are the best batts for insulation?
There are many types of insulation batts, and deciding which is right for you will depend on a number of factors such as your budget, health and safety concerns and personal preferences. The important thing to remember is to choose a higher R-Value for more effective insulation.
Batt Insulation is typically made out of the following materials:
- Glasswool – Made from recycled glass materials, glasswool is the most common type of insulation material used in homes and commercial buildings. In the past it was known as fibreglass and was notorious for its itch factor. However, thanks to modern technologies, many glasswool products today are much more comfortable to handle.
- Earthwool – Manufactured Knauf, Earthwool is a specialised type of glasswool which is manufactured using advanced ECOSE technology. Thanks to longer fibers and the absence of harsh chemicals, Earthwool is soft to touch and has nearly zero itch factor.
- Polyester – Made from recycled plastic materials, polyester insulation batts are soft to touch and pleasant to handle. They contain no breathable fibres which makes them a great choice for people with asthma or dust allergies.
- Rockwool – Rockwool batts are made from crushed rock materials which are spun into long fibers. The result is an insulation product with superior fire resistance, a long life and excellent sound deadening properties.