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You've sketched your favorite layout, decided on your choice
of wall finishes, and even called furniture dealers to fill your granny flat with beautifully crafted
fixtures. But have you thought about setting up enough insulation to make your
flat a comfortable place to live in? Here, we help you draw some important
information about how insulation works and how you could discuss such feature
with your granny flat builders even before
laying the building’s foundations.
What Insulation Does
Behind Those Walls
Yes, heat energy may be invisible, but stay in a poorly
insulated flat and you’d begin to appreciate the importance of insulation to
avoid such unwelcoming conditions inside your granny’s home.
There are two things to consider when choosing the right
material: reflective insulation and bulk insulation.
Reflective insulation works by bouncing back incoming
radiant energy from the sun. Materials with good reflective properties are
aluminum foil sheets and light-colored paints. You can buy reflective foil
laminates (RFLs) in any home improvement stores and set them up on any parts of
the flat that need more insulation.
On the other hand, other materials, though not shiny and
highly reflective, effectively delay heat transfer as the energy flows through
them. They work either by convection, as when hollow spaces inside the material
allow air to delay thermal transfer; or by conduction, as when a piece of
timber, wool or natural fibers poorly conduct heat energy.
Manufacturers use materials that offer good reflective and
bulk insulation. When in doubt as to what material to choose, look around or
call your granny flat builders to
know your available options.
The Roof
Effectively insulating your walls doesn't guarantee 100%
energy-efficiency. The entire surface area of your roof must also be
strategically installed to keep your living room cool during warmer months, yet
warm during the colder months. Some shapes like the gable style allow enough
room for heat from within the interior space to rise, therefore keeping the
lower portion of the flat cooler. The roof’s coating should also come in light
colors to reflect radiant heat away from the surface of the roofing material.
Always remember that installation of these insulating
materials is easier to pull off during the construction of the granny flats perth. You can cover a wide area to
include the floor. So when you discuss your options with your granny flats perth, ask about how
energy-efficient you want your flat to be to give you enough savings and
comfort in the long run.
For more Information
Phone: (08) 9397 0963
Address: 630 Armadale Road Forrestdale WA 6112
Fax: (08) 9397 0956
ABN: 51 079 433 471
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