Climate Control Insulation Batts: Enhancing Your Indoor Comfort

What are Insulation Batts?

Insulation made from either glasswool, polyester or rockwool, and contain countless air pockets, which provide excellent Insulation. Manufacturers make insulation in rolls and cut it into rectangles to fit between rafters, studs, or wall joists.

When the roof tiles get hot, they heat the ceiling cavity and lining, making the whole house warmer. The best solution to this issue is to add insulation in the walls and ceiling between the joists. Manufacturers usually cut batts into 430mm or 580mm widths to suit timber-framed houses.

At Climate Control Insulation, we have many types of insulation for ceilings, walls, and underfloors in Melbourne. We use brands like Fletchers Pinks Batts, Bradford Gold Batts, and Knauf Earthwool.

Why use Batts?

  1. They are easy to install
  2. They are non-combustible
  3. Decrease Energy bills, as they enhance energy efficiency
  4. Manufacturers make most batts from recycled materials, reducing their environmental impact.
  5. They have a lifetime warranty

Best Ceiling Insulation batts

When choosing insulation for your ceiling, make sure to follow the building code of Australia. You can find this information in your energy report. Then you need to establish your Roof space, and consider what insulating properties are important to you. Most of the time, it comes down to R-Value and costs.

In Melbourne, the minimum R-Value for ceilings is typically R3.5. At Climate Control, we offer insulation batts with thermal resistance ratings of R4.1, R5.0, and R6.0. You can also stack R3.5 batts on top of each other to achieve an R7.0 value.

Best Wall Insulation Batts

Insulation Batts fit easily between wall joists. We recommend using R2.5 High Density batts for improved insulation. Pink Batts insulation have their acoustic range which is also an excellent choice to help with noise reduction.

Can you install insulation batts DIY?

Yes, you can use insulation to save money, but it can be difficult to handle. A professional should install it to ensure they do it correctly and it works effectively.