Pricewise Insulation sells thermal and acoustic batt insulation for ceilings, walls and underfloors all over Australia. Our brands include Earthwool, Pink Batts, Bradford Gold and GreenStuf. We buy vast quantities of quality batt insulation directly from these manufacturers, and can deliver practically any quantity of insulation direct to your door, practically anywhere in Australia.
Why Buy Insulation Batts?
As the roof tiles heat up, so does the the ceiling cavity, and this in turn heats up the ceiling lining, and it isn’t long before the effects becomes noticeable throughout the house. The obvious answer to this problem is of course ceiling insulation, installed snugly between the ceiling joists. Both glasswool and polyester insulation contains millions of tiny air-pockets, which is what gives these products their excellent insulating properties. Generally speaking, the thicker the insulation, the higher the R-Value – or the better it is at restricting the transfer of heat and cold.
Insulation batts are a type of bulk insulation that are pre-cut insulation fit between, rafters, studs or wall joists. They are generally made from glasswool, rockwool, and polyester insulation. It’s important when installing insulation batts, not to leave any gaps which can reduce the efficiency of the insulation.
Batt Insulation is installed in pieces as appose to insulation rolls that are rolled out. An insulated and well-designed home can cut your energy bills by up to half! This means you can save on energy bills and reduce your impact on the environment. Typical heat losses and gains can occur in the following un-insulated areas:
• Ceiling = 25% to 35%
• Walls = 15% to 25%
• Floor = 10% to 20%
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cheap Insulation Batts – What Should I Insulate?
Priority 1: Ceiling Batt Insulation
Regardless of whether you're building a new home, or have just discovered that ceiling in your current dwelling is un-insulated - roof batts are always priority number 1. A surprising amount of homes have no insulation in the ceiling, a surprising factor considering that roof-spaces account for the most heat transfer all year round. If you have ever tried crawling up into the ceiling space on a hot summers day (this is not recommended) you will realise that it can be a veritable furnace. Ordinary ceiling lining (such as gyprock or other plasterboard) has very poor insulating properties.
A survey in 2009 of Victorian households found that 17% of households were unsure if their home was insulated or not. While this figure is likely to be lower today in the 'post-rebate' days, it is reasonable to assume that many ceilings still have no insulation. If your ceiling feels warm or even hot to touch on a hot sunny day, then you can be almost certain that the ceiling (or at least that section of ceiling) is un-insulated. Visually inspecting through the manhole with a torch should confirm the presence of any insulation and what condition this is in.
Priority 2: Wall Batt Insulation
Wall insulation serves a similar function as ceiling insulation, and when installed in combination, these two provide what is sometimes referred to as a 'thermal envelope' around the home. Insulation batts should always be installed in all the external walls of the homes of new buildings. Wall insulation is about priorities, about what is important to you, either as a person living in the house, or as the person who pays the heating or cooling bills. As builders and home owners become increasingly conscious about cost of living pressures, and also about their future environmental footprint, wall batts are becoming more the norm and less the exception in both domestic and commercial building projects. While the overriding purpose of insulation wall batts is to control temperature transfer between inside and outside, an increasing number of owner builders are realising the benefits of also insulating the internal walls. Internal wall insulation ensures that the air-conditioner, gas heater or even the old fashioned fireplace are not expending their energy heating and cooling rooms which are largely unoccupied during the day or night.
Acoustic wall batts are denser than ordinary insulation, and serves the dual purpose of insulating against both heat and airborne sound. While acoustic insulation is most commonly used in the internal walls of the home, they can also serve a useful purpose in the external walls, in particular in areas prone to excessive road traffic noise.
Priority 3: Underfloor Batt Insulation
The effects of underfloor insulation are highly noticeable in particular during winter. While the majority of heat loss does occur through ceilings, windows and walls, a raised under-floor will also allow heat loss to occur, and the solution to this is of course underfloor insulation batts, installed neatly between the floor joists.
This is the most common type of insulation material used in residential and commercial buildings all over the world. Glasswool is made from up to 80% recycled glass material and is heated to high temperatures and then spun into fine fibers giving the appearance of sheep’s wool. Glasswool insulation is also referred to as fiberglass and earthwool insulation. At Pricewise Insulation, choose from a huge range of products from big brands such as Knauf Earthwool Batts, Fletcher Pink Batts, Bradford HP Gold Batts.
Polyester Batt Insulation
Manufactured from up to 85% recycled PET plastic, polyester insulation batts are environmentally friendly and reduces the amount of plastic entering our landfill. Polyester insulation is soft to handle and contains no dusty particles, which makes it the perfect choice for an asthma friendly, low allergen home. Additionally, it is completely itch-free making it a great choice for a home DIY project.
Acoustic Batt Insulation
Soundproofing insulation is specially designed to absorb and reduce noise transfer from external or internal sounds. Installing acoustic batts between rooms and floors in your home means that sound can be contained in an area and not travel to other rooms in your house. Similarly, external walls that are insulated with acoustic insulation batts act as a barrier from outside noises such as traffic, aircraft or neighbours. By soundproofing your home, you can create a calming and comforting space to relax in.
Yes, we deliver insulation Australia wide. Most customers can order online and pay for delivery at checkout.
You will need to contact us for a quote if you live in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and certain regional areas. Give us a call on 1300 729 639 or send us an email.
At checkout, we’ll calculate a delivery price for your order based on your location. We have a flat delivery rate of $85 in the major cities.
If your location is not listed at checkout, then please contact us for a custom quote. Please let us know the type and quantity of insulation required.
You can select your preferred delivery date at checkout. Standard orders are delivered within 1-3 business days in cities and 2-4 days in regional areas.
Occasionally, items may be out of stock. In this instance we will alert you within 1 business day and provide you with an approximate delivery date.
Specialised products have a longer lead time as indicated on the product page. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Please contact us for the nearest pickup location in your State. Our suppliers typically stock one brand of insulation and require 1-2 days to process the order before it can be collected. We can help you to check stock availability and fast track your order if necessary.
Yes, you can return leftover insulation packs to Pricewise Insulation. Returns must be made within 30 days of ordering and will incur a 15% restocking fee. The packs must be in their original condition without any damage.
You can return the insulation to the warehouse where it was dispatched, or pay for courier to collect it from your home or building site.
The easiest way to work out how much insulation you need is to:
Calculate total area to cover
Deduct the windows and doors
Deduct 10% for wooden framing
If you are installing insulation for the first time, then be prepared for a bit of wastage. Instead of deducting 10% for framing, you might want to deduct 5%.
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