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What does a roof insulation service include?

Roof insulation may seem like a simple process - measure, cut, and install. But effective insulation installation requires a professional to consider a number of issues, like the building frame, ventilation, air gaps, and vapour barriers. Your installers will then choose the best type of insulation for your climate and home and organise installation for you. Here are some common types of insulation service and what you can expect from each:

Bulk insulation

Bulk insulation is the most common type of insulation because of its availability and effectiveness. It works by trapping millions of air pockets that resist heat. This type of insulation can come in batts, boards, or loose-fill, and can be produced from a variety of materials. Your installer will climb into your roof cavity to access the ceiling and measure the required dimensions. Next, they’ll cut the material to the right size and install your insulation. They’ll be careful to avoid compressing the bulk insulation, as the compression can reduce air pockets and compromise the material’s insulation ability.

Batts insulation

Many consider batts insulation as the best format for bulk insulation. This type of insulation often comes in rolls and is easy to transport and carry. Ceiling batts insulation can be made from a range of materials, including natural wool, polyester, fibreglass, and rockwool. Your installer will help you choose the best option based on your budget, environmental concerns, the potential for fire hazards, and other factors. They’ll install your insulation batts, ensuring no gaps between insulation. When they’re finished, they’ll clean up the area and any tools used.

Board insulation

Board insulation has a high insulating value for a relatively small thickness. This type of insulation is useful in buildings where there is very little space between the ceiling and the roof. It’s most popular for commercial buildings. Board insulation usually comes in polystyrene or polyisocyanurate (PIR). Polyisocyanurate is a thermoset, rigid foam, typically with reflective foil laminate on one or both sides, and has excellent fire and moisture absorption properties. Polystyrene is generally used for buildings where thermal performance is required because of its exceptional compressive strength. Your installer will recommend the most suitable materials for your building.

Loose-fill insulation

Loose-fill can be used in ceilings, however, it can settle over time and lose effectiveness. Loose-fill is best used for adding insulation to the nooks and crannies around irregularly shaped areas and obstructions. The most common materials for this type of insulation include cellulose, fibreglass, and mineral wool (rock or slag). Your installer will recommend the best type of loose-fill depending on the weather conditions and temperature ranges in your home.

Reflective foil insulation

Reflective foil works by reducing the heat transfer across enclosed spaces. This material works most effectively when the shiny surface faces inwards towards an enclosed space - like in most roofs. Your installer may use reflective foil on its own or with bulk insulation for an effective ‘hybrid insulation’. The roof insulation installation process is similar to the ceiling insulation installation, however, the installer will use a staple gun to apply the material to the roof. The most commonly used materials for this type of insulation include wall wrap, aluminium foil adhered to paper or plastic substrate, concertina batts, foiled cardboard, and/or foiled bubble wrap.

Recent Insulation tasks in Hobart

Insulation installation in ceiling

$100

Glenorchy TAS, Australia

12th Apr 2023

Ceiling insulation installation, I will supply the insulation. Around 80- 90 square meters area . Plenty of room to move around in roof cavity. - Due date: Flexible

Re-Install existing insulation batts under house

$1,111

Taroona TAS, Australia

18th Jan 2023

Hi, we need insulation batts re-installed tightly under the floor of our house. There is space to move around under the floor on the ground beneath. Dry area to work in. Most of the batts are already in place but need permanent securing between joists. Please advise us how you intend to charge for your help, hourly or the job quote. Thank you. - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Install Ceiling/Roof Insulation

$150

Risdon Vale TAS, Australia

14th Aug 2022

We have no insulation in our ceiling. We've bought some EcoWool insulation but need some help installing it. - Due date: Before Saturday, 20 August 2022

Installing Insulation bats under floor

$500

West Moonah TAS, Australia

7th Aug 2022

Installing insulation bats under the floor - labour chargers only bats will be supplied - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Install insulation under skillion (flat) roof of house

$1,111

Taroona TAS, Australia

7th Aug 2022

Hi, we need an Experienced Qualified Roofer to help with the lifting of the metal Colourbond Cliplock roofing sheets and flashings on our Skillion roof and lay insulation rolls under and replacing the sheets properly. All materials and silicone ect., will be onsite and paid for by us. Please advise when quoting onsite how you intend to charge for this job, hourly or by the firm job quote. Thank you. - Due date: Flexible

Fixing new insulation bats under the floors

$800

West Moonah TAS, Australia

5th Aug 2022

Fixing bats under floors where required as there are some already done. Has to be done between 8 am and 3 in th afternoon - Due date: Flexible

Install underfloor insulation, materials provided

$20

Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia

30th Jul 2022

I am buying underfloor bit by bit as it becomes available as excess. Currently have around 12m2 ready to go. Batts and clips provided, will need own equipment Hourly rate $20 - Due date: Flexible

Reflective foil insulation under my floor

$150

North Hobart TAS, Australia

5th Jan 2022

I have a small weatherboard house around 90 square meters and have already put earthwool insulation under the floor. As there are many gaps I would like to add a layer of reflective insulation foil to seal it. - Due date: Flexible

Underfloor Insulation

$500

Howrah TAS, Australia

1st Jan 2022

Need underfloor insulation installed under the house. Have the insulation and strapping already. 130m2 house with plenty of room underneath. - Due date: Flexible

Nice guy and juggled his other jobs to fit ours in

Help install underfloor insulation.

$180

Geilston Bay TAS, Australia

4th Oct 2021

We need someone to assist us as to install underfloor insulation. Working with one of us in the crawl space under the house. Crawl space ranges from 100 cm - 30 cm in some areas. We have done some areas, probably about 2-3 hours work.

This is the second time we used Brydon for jobs we needed help with. Again he was great to work with. Highly recommend.

Install ceiling insulation

$50

Hobart TAS, Australia

3rd Aug 2021

I need someone reliable to put ceiling insulation in two bedrooms? Will pay for the insulation so just fitting is required.

Insulation installed

$400

Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia

7th Jan 2021

Installing insulation under two bedroom weatherboard unit