Comments on: Free Ceiling Insulation for Australians http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/ A home improvement blog about renovating our Queenslander house in Townsville, Australia Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:30:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: How Safe is the Foil Insulation in your Roof? | Renovate Australia http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-43688 How Safe is the Foil Insulation in your Roof? | Renovate Australia Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:56:46 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-43688 [...] the Australian Federal Government’s roof and ceiling insulation rebate program there have been four recorded deaths of insulation installers because of foil insulation coming [...] [...] the Australian Federal Government’s roof and ceiling insulation rebate program there have been four recorded deaths of insulation installers because of foil insulation coming [...]

]]> By: Armil of Roof Insulation http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-42885 Armil of Roof Insulation Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:45:11 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-42885 I love to hear the high rebates offered to landlord. $1000 dollars is a big amount of savings. There's no reason they won't run in hoards to avail this roof insulation rebate program. I love to hear the high rebates offered to landlord. $1000 dollars is a big amount of savings. There’s no reason they won’t run in hoards to avail this roof insulation rebate program.

]]> By: Bill Hutchison http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-36335 Bill Hutchison Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:57:30 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-36335 Thanks Paige for that extra information about the insulation rebate in Australia. Good to see we can do it on-line now, that certainly makes it easier and more convenient. Thanks Paige for that extra information about the insulation rebate in Australia. Good to see we can do it on-line now, that certainly makes it easier and more convenient.

]]> By: Paige Green http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-36204 Paige Green Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:28:09 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-36204 Big update, starting today the rebate's easier than ever because you can do it all online and there are no upfront costs and you can find an installer really easy now through the online register. Find more information http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/Environmental-News/insulation_rebates_ins_outs Big update, starting today the rebate’s easier than ever because you can do it all online and there are no upfront costs and you can find an installer really easy now through the online register.

Find more information
http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/Environmental-News/insulation_rebates_ins_outs

]]> By: Lisa http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-34808 Lisa Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:20:33 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-34808 I have had many Insulation quotes, some are Pink Batts others wool Batts however I a looking very serious at Eco-Cell from Coastal Home Insulation (http://coastalhomeinsulation.com.au), I am not too keen on Fibre Glass Batts, i may as well spend abit more and get the best there is since there is a $1600 insulation Government Rebate. Cheers, Lisa I have had many Insulation quotes, some are Pink Batts others wool Batts however I a looking very serious at Eco-Cell from Coastal Home Insulation (http://coastalhomeinsulation.com.au), I am not too keen on Fibre Glass Batts, i may as well spend abit more and get the best there is since there is a $1600 insulation Government Rebate.

Cheers,
Lisa

]]> By: Bill Hutchison http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-32272 Bill Hutchison Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:01:19 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-32272 They pay up to $1600 on the installation of the insulation. The catch is that you have to use a registered business to do the installation, it is not valid for a DIY job. In July they are reviewing the plan, so maybe they will include a DIY option then for installation. I can understand why they want it done by a certified installer as it would help them to guarantee the quality of job and the increase in energy rating. The government site for it is here: <a href="http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation-homeowner.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation-homeowner.html</a> Our roof surface spray insulation and a whirly bird made a huge difference in the heat in our attic. On our first house it made the difference between the old air conditioner being effective or not, and on this house it helped to cut down on our electricity bill in the summer. The insulating paint made the difference between the roof being too hot to touch on a hot day, to being the same temperature as the ambient air after the paint was installed. It made a huge difference. They pay up to $1600 on the installation of the insulation. The catch is that you have to use a registered business to do the installation, it is not valid for a DIY job.

In July they are reviewing the plan, so maybe they will include a DIY option then for installation. I can understand why they want it done by a certified installer as it would help them to guarantee the quality of job and the increase in energy rating.

The government site for it is here: http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation-homeowner.html

Our roof surface spray insulation and a whirly bird made a huge difference in the heat in our attic. On our first house it made the difference between the old air conditioner being effective or not, and on this house it helped to cut down on our electricity bill in the summer.

The insulating paint made the difference between the roof being too hot to touch on a hot day, to being the same temperature as the ambient air after the paint was installed. It made a huge difference.

]]> By: Fred http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/comment-page-1/#comment-32193 Fred Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:26:16 +0000 http://www.renovateaustralia.com/2009/04/24/free-ceiling-insulation-for-australians/#comment-32193 Wow! So is this a credit of the percentage of the job or just a straight-out gift? That's pretty awesome for you if its the latter. We're going to spray in additional insulation in our attic this summer, and likely install an attic fan. Not sure what your climate is down there but that combination seems to do wonders here in the states. In our area, Summer days can get up into the high 90s F (about 37 C) - this makes our attic get up to 130-150 F.... I've read that insulation and an attic fan can reduce this to around 110 F, which greatly improves the feel in the house. Wow! So is this a credit of the percentage of the job or just a straight-out gift? That’s pretty awesome for you if its the latter.

We’re going to spray in additional insulation in our attic this summer, and likely install an attic fan. Not sure what your climate is down there but that combination seems to do wonders here in the states. In our area, Summer days can get up into the high 90s F (about 37 C) – this makes our attic get up to 130-150 F….

I’ve read that insulation and an attic fan can reduce this to around 110 F, which greatly improves the feel in the house.

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