Insulation

Good quality, well-installed insulation in the ceiling, underfloor and external walls will make your house easier and cheaper to heat.

Insulation works by slowing down the passage of heat through ceilings and walls. Insulation such as fibreglass, cellulose, polyester or wool fibre traps air in small pockets that warm air cannot easily pass through.

Building code standards specify the insulation standards required for renovations and building of new homes. If possible, try to over-insulate your home – install more than the recommended amount to increase the benefits of insulation.

Check the ENERGYWISE_TM website’s insulation information and the Department of Building and Housing publication “Your Guide to $marter Insulation” (PDF 2.9 MB) for more information on how best to insulate your home.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority provide grants to improve insulation in low income houses around the country. For more information on whether you are eligible for the grant see the ENERGYWISE_TM Home grant webpages.